[Hiring] Deputy Director of Advancement @Lgbtfunders

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description The Deputy Director of Advancement is a new role at Funders for LGBTQ Issues and 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. The Deputy Director of Advancement is 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. • 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. • Supervise and lead a team that includes the Director of External Affairs and Communications & Storytelling Officer. • Serve as a member of the executive leadership team. Qualifications • Demonstrable success in organizing with donor advisor networks and high net worth donors. • Outstanding communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills. • Exceptional mastery of both big-picture communications and branding strategy. • A strong commitment to social justice combined with a pragmatic, problem-solving approach. • Broad understanding and commitment to LGBTQ issues. • A skilled people manager and leader with a minimum of seven years of experience in supervising staff. • 12+ years of progressive experience in fundraising and non-profit experience preferred. Requirements • Proven ability to secure major gifts (six figures or more). • Experience with CRM systems and the ability to motivate teams to keep systems up-to-date. Benefits • Salary of $160,000, non-negotiable. • Fully employer-paid health insurance for employees and 75% coverage for dependents. • Employer-funded health reimbursement account. • Reproductive justice fund and gender identity wellness fund. • Flexible spending accounts and retirement plan contributions. • Generous vacation and PTO. • Flexible work hours for balancing work and personal obligations. Application Instructions To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume in Word or PDF format via this Bamboo portal. The deadline to apply is December 4, 2025. We anticipate holding interviews in January and February 2026. Due to the expected high volume of applications, we are unable to accept phone inquiries.