Deputy Director of Advancement

Deputy Director of Advancement

Reports to : President

FLSA Status : Exempt (Full Time)

Location : Virtual, must be based in and authorized to work in the U.S.

Industry : Philanthropy

Salary : $160,000 per year (non-negotiable)

Supervision : This role supervises 2 staff members, the Director of External Affairs and the Communications and Storytelling Officer

Travel Requirement : This role is required to travel approximately 10-12 times per year

About Funders for LGBTQ Issues

Funders for LGBTQ Issues works to increase the scale and impact of philanthropic resources aimed at enhancing the well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) communities, promoting equity, and advancing racial, economic, and gender justice. We are a network of funders committed to advancing equity and well-being for LGBTQ communities in the United States.

We provide three essential services :

• Organize convenings and forums for LGBTQ funders to connect, coordinate their efforts, learn from each other, and maximize their impact.
• Provide training and support services for foundations to help them increase their LGBTQ inclusiveness in grantmaking and internal practices.
• Provide up-to-the-minute information, research, and resources on LGBTQ grantmaking to benefit funders and the broader LGBTQ movement.

Funders for LGBTQ Issues is unique in that the organization not only raises funds to support its work but also works to increase resources for the LGBTQ movement, particularly the most under-served communities within the LGBTQ movement, such as LGBTQ people of color, transgender communities, and lesbians and queer women.

Position Overview

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.

The five key areas of responsibility are :

Core Responsibilities

Build Relationships and Raise Funds (approximately 35% of the role)

Philanthropic Outreach

Oversee Implementation of Organizational Communications Strategy (approximately 20% of the role)

Build and implement engagement strategy to attract donor advisors and high net worth individuals to the Funders for LGBTQ Issues' network (approximately 35% of the role)

Serve as a member of the Senior Team (approximately 10% of the role)

Qualifications