National Women's Law Center · 22 hours ago
Senior Manager, Partnership Development
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$99K/yr - $132K/yr
5+ years expThe National Women’s Law Center (NWLC) seeks a strategic and versatile Senior Manager, Partnership Development to serve as a frontline fundraiser and cross-functional partner across NWLC’s growing development efforts. This role will manage a $2M+ portfolio of donors and strengthen NWLC’s relationships across the legal community, supporting major engagement efforts including the annual Gala.
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Responsibilities
Serve as a frontline fundraiser, managing a portfolio of major donors, corporate partners, law firms and prospects, overseeing all stages of moves management from prospect identification and cultivation to solicitation and stewardship including donor communications, 1:1 meetings, and engagement of NWLC leadership as appropriate
Serve as the primary staff liaison to NWLC’s Leadership Advisory Committee (LAC), coordinating communications, meeting planning, and strategic engagement
Oversee and grow a portfolio of $2M+ in revenue generated through law firms and LAC engagement
Working with key Programs colleagues, manage law firm relationships and develop strategies for deeper engagement across fundraising, advocacy, and legal collaboration
Plan and execute quarterly LAC meetings in partnership with senior staff and LAC leadership
Identify opportunities for LAC members to support NWLC’s pro bono legal and fundraising goals through donor engagement or visibility initiatives
Manage volunteer recognition efforts internally and externally, including impact reporting
Represent NWLC in donor- and partner-facing settings to grow brand, networks, and influence, and contribute to special projects as needed
Coordinate with Development, Communications, and Program teams to align messaging and strategies for engaging donor audience, specifically those in the legal field
Stay on top of fundraising and philanthropy trends to foster a culture of innovation and creativity
Participate in institutional initiatives that advance NWLC’s legal engagement, development, and advocacy priorities
Other relevant duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
At minimum 5 years of fundraising experience at a nonprofit or legal services organization
Excellent relationship management, communication, and project coordination skills
Ability to collaborate across teams and levels of leadership, and to synthesize complex legal or organizational needs into clear partnership opportunities
Experience supporting external engagement and fundraising-related activities
Sound judgment and discretion when managing sensitive or confidential information
Preferred
Familiarity with NWLC's issue areas, such as reproductive rights, workplace justice, and economic security
Experience supporting external engagement and fundraising-related activities within a legal context
Experience engaging legal volunteers, board committees, or advisory councils
Comfort using donor databases (e.g., Raiser's Edge) or CRM systems
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Four weeks of annual vacation
Company
National Women's Law Center
The National Women's Law Center is a non-profit organization that has been working since 1972 to advance and protect women's legal rights.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-01-01Grant
Leadership Team
Fatima Graves
President and CEO
Emily Martin
Vice President for Education & Workplace Justice
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