Senior Lead, Strategic Partnerships

November 20

🤠 Texas – Remote

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International Justice Mission

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International Justice Mission(IJM) is a global organization that protects people in poverty from violence. We have an expansive network of partners and work with local authorities in 18 countries to combat slavery, violence against women and children, and police abuse of power. IJM works to rescue and restore victims, hold perpetrators accountable, strengthen public justice systems and scale the demand for sustainable protection.

1001 - 5000 employees

📋 Description

• Develop, implement and evaluate strategies to significantly broaden and deepen the base of support from major donors in the region. • Manage a portfolio of approximately 150 major donors and foundations. • Cultivate, solicit, and steward existing donors to increase funding levels. • Identify and build relationships with new individuals and foundations, including onboarding major donors transitioning from mid-level portfolios. • Coordinate with IJM leaders globally to design engagement opportunities aligned with donor passions and field needs. • Collaborate with HQ events team to plan and implement regional events that deepen relationships and attract new supporters. • Partner with Mobilization teams to identify and cultivate major donor leads from church and workplace engagement efforts. • Develop and execute strategies to expand the donor base through networks, events, and media-driven opportunities. • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage high-potential donors clearly, intelligently, and with compelling passion for the mission. • Ability to communicate consistently in the donor’s preferred style, delivering clear, mission-aligned messages that resonate and inspire action. • Proactively communicate with the Sr. Manager regarding pressing needs, priorities, and strategic opportunities, while collaborating closely with Sr. Associates to ensure seamless execution and alignment across the team. • Leverage Salesforce to maintain accurate donor records and track engagement; regularly update projections, contact reports, and giving history to drive strategic fundraising decisions and donor stewardship. • Facilitate international vision trips that allow donors to experience IJM’s global impact firsthand, ensuring seamless planning and exceptional donor experience. • Lead and host high-impact donor events, including the IJM Justice Gathering—our signature regional event drawing 500+ guests annually—to deepen engagement and inspire generosity. • Proactively invite and engage donors in virtual and in-person experiences, such as the President’s Weekend and Advocacy Summit, to strengthen relationships and advance mission alignment. • Coordinate meetings between the CEO’s office, field leaders, and key stakeholders to ensure timely and effective engagement. • Schedule and manage donor and stakeholder meetings, ensuring seamless logistics and follow-up. • Collaborate with the Marketing team to review seasonal messaging and ensure donor communications and mailings are accurate and delivered on time. • Complete timesheets and expense reports promptly and in compliance with organizational standards.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required. • 5+ years of fundraising experience or equivalent sales experience required. • Proven track record of securing $1M+ annually from major donors and foundations, including successful solicitation of principal-level gifts ($1M+), or equivalent in high-value sales. • Proven track record of effectiveness as an influencer and collaborator on cross-functional teams. • A proven track record of emotionally compelling public speaking and presentation that moves people to action. • Experience managing, tracking, and reporting on the financial efforts of a donor portfolio. • Extensive experience with donor cultivation, donor portfolio, and moves management. • Salesforce experience a plus. • Proven ability to effectively develop, nurture, and maintain individual relationships and the skill to lead those individuals to make joyful financial investments. • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills. • Experience speaking to high-potential donors effectively, intelligently, and passionately. • Highly developed capacity to accurately and objectively evaluate the effectiveness and outcomes of donor strategies and to make appropriate adjustments.

🏖️ Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision benefits • Monthly commuter and parking benefits in the DC metro area • Retirement benefit options • Paid leave starting at 23 days • 12 holidays (plus early release the day prior) • Daily, quarterly, and annual community spiritual formation • Robust staff care resources