Vice President of Development and Partnerships

Position Summary

World Monuments Fund (WMF) is seeking a proven nonprofit
fundraising professional for the role of Vice President of
Development and Partnerships. As a member of the Executive Team,
reporting to the President and CEO, the VP of Development and
Partnerships will oversee a staff of 12, as well as several
consultants, and be responsible for annual revenues in excess of
$25 million including $6 million in annual unrestricted giving, as
well as delivering on major long-term fundraising campaigns,
including an ongoing endowment initiative, and play a major role in
designing and executing events to celebrate WMF’s upcoming 60th
anniversary. The Vice President will manage all aspects of
fundraising and partner across the organization to identify
opportunities for funding a broad portfolio of cultural heritage
preservation projects, global priorities, and strategic
initiatives.

This is a full-time, exempt position based at WMF’s
global headquarters in New York.

 

About World Monuments Fund

World Monuments Fund (WMF) is the leading independent
organization devoted to safeguarding the world’s most treasured
places to enrich people’s lives and build mutual understanding
across cultures and communities. The organization is headquartered
in New York City with offices and affiliates in Cambodia, France,
India, Peru, Portugal, Spain, and the UK. Since 1965, our global
team of experts has preserved the world’s diverse cultural heritage
using the highest international standards at more than 700 sites in
112 countries. Partnering with local communities, funders, and
governments, WMF draws on heritage to address some of today’s most
pressing challenges: climate change, underrepresentation,
imbalanced tourism, and post-crisis recovery. With a commitment to
the people who bring places to life, WMF embraces the potential of
the past to create a more resilient and inclusive society.

 

Responsibilities

• Serve as a member of the Executive Team; work collaboratively
  across the organization to advance the mission of WMF and build a
  culture of inclusiveness and excellence
• Deliver on the annual fundraising targets and establish
  ambitious targets that support the achievement of the strategic
  goals of the organization
• Plan and lead special campaigns (general operating,
  programmatic, endowment)
• Work with the senior leadership team to identify major
  programmatic funding opportunities and match those needs with donor
  interests
• Work with the CEO as a lead fundraising partner while
  personally expanding the constituency for major gifts and deepening
  existing relationships
• Coordinate outreach work of international affiliates, regional
  offices, and donor councils to strengthen WMF’s network and build a
  cohesive global cultivation effort
• Ensure that WMF is tapping into the entire range of prospective
  donor pools—from individuals (major and planned gifts) to
  foundations, corporate partnerships, special events, and
  membership
• Direct all aspects of the annual gala and other donor events,
  collaborating with the CEO and leadership team to conceptualize the
  event program strategy with innovative programming
• Develop highly customized travel opportunities for supporters
  in partnership with professional travel providers that showcase the
  organization’s field projects and build loyalty and support for its
  mission
• Collaborate with Board committees to maximize their involvement
  in fundraising and other initiatives including to identify and
  build relationships with a network of potential major funders and
  additional board members
• Partner with the CEO on board development
• Work with the Finance department on the preparation of the
  annual operating budget and to monitor performance throughout the
  year and proactively address areas of risk
• Oversee day-to-day management of the Development department to
  motivate and support their work to achieve annual fundraising
  goals, enhance donor engagement, and expand our base of donors
• Manage the Development department processes, and technology to
  optimize the performance of fundraising and donor stewardship

 

Qualifications

• Strong work tenure: minimum of 10 years of progressively
  responsible management positions in nonprofit fundraising
• Strong working knowledge of the principles and best practices
  of fundraising, marketing, and communications. Experience with
  international fundraising is preferred
• An entrepreneurial mindset to capture the many funding
  opportunities – nationally and internationally – available for
  cultural heritage preservation
• A strategic thinker with a focus on experimenting new
  initiatives while improving systems and coordinating efforts to
  reach strategic fundraising goals
• An energetic, collaborative leader and strong manager capable
  of overseeing and training a strong and diverse team, comfortable
  leading through influence and working across different stakeholders
  to reach agreement on important decisions
• Solid knowledge of the digital landscape and fundraising
  systems and analytics
• The ability to foster a creative, professional, “open door”
  management culture; to empower team members to fulfill their
  potential; and to encourage staff to challenge assumptions
• Motivation and passion to work in a dynamic, fast-paced
  environment
• Willingness to travel internationally and work evenings and
  weekends
• Fluency in English required; facility with multiple other
  languages preferred
• Bachelor’s degree required (MBA or graduate degree in a related
  field preferred)

 

EEO Statement

World Monuments Fund is an equal opportunity employer and
considers applicants for all positions regardless of race, color,
religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital
or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally
protected status.

 

Compensation and Benefits

The World Monuments Fund offers a comprehensive and highly
competitive compensation and benefits package, including paid time
off, wellness and sick time off, holiday time off, and a multitude
of other insurance benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life
insurance, and a fully comprehensive retirement plan.

The annual salary for the role is anticipated to range from
$220,000 to $240,000, commensurate with experience and
accomplishments.

 

Application Procedure

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample (up to
10 pages) to jobs@wmf.org by 5 pm
(Eastern Time) on July 19, 2024.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

Only those whose applications are being considered will be
contacted. No Phone Calls.