Funders for LGBTQ Issues

Director

• The Deputy Director of Advancement will serve a crucial role in setting and implementing the organization’s internal and external fundraising strategy by engaging long-time funders of LGBTQ issues, and building new programs to engage high-net-worth donors and donor advisors.
• Responsible for overseeing organizational development across the goals outlined in our 2024 - 2027 Strategic Plan.
• Lead the organization’s fundraising, including the development and implementation of an annual organization-wide fundraising strategy that includes identifying and cultivating prospects as well as relationship management with current funders.
• Monitor and analyze revenue, develop projections to anticipate future income, and identify potential gaps or challenges.
• Work proactively to recommend and implement strategies to ensure the continued financial stability of the organization.
• Partner with the Director of External Affairs to equip staff and board with the knowledge and tools they need to advance the fundraising strategy.
• Collaborate with the Senior Team (President and Deputy Director) to provide insights for budgeting and strategic decision-making.
• Develop and oversee the implementation of the organization's external communications strategy.
• Build and implement an engagement strategy to attract donor advisors and high-net-worth individuals to the Funder for LGBTQ Issues’ membership network.
• Launch and direct a working group for donor advisors and HNWI seeking to mobilize new dollars for US-based LGBTQ movements.
• Supervise and lead a team that includes the Director of External Affairs and Communications & Storytelling Officer.