National Women's Law Center

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The Position The National Women’s Law Center (NWLC) seeks a strategic and versatile Senior Manager, Partnership Development to serve as a frontline fundraiser and cross-functional partner across NWLC’s growing development efforts. This role will manage a $2M+ portfolio of donors that are heavily weighted on strategic partnerships, law firm relationships, and engagement with and from our Leadership Advisory Committee (LAC). The Senior Manager plays a central role in strengthening NWLC’s relationships across the legal community, including law firms and in-house counsel, and supports NWLC’s major engagement efforts, including the annual Gala. The ideal candidate has experience working in business development, fundraising, sales or a related field, and will work closely with senior leadership, program staff, and colleagues in Development, Communications, and Finance to ensure coordination and alignment across all fundraising efforts. This is a full-time exempt position of 37.5 hours per week. The Organization The National Women’s Law Center fights for gender justice — in the courts, in public policy, and in our society — working across the issues that are central to the lives of women and girls. We use the law in all its forms to change culture and drive solutions to the gender inequity that shapes our society and to break down the barriers that harm all of us — especially women of color, LGBTQ people, and low-income women and families. For more than 50 years, we have been on the leading edge of every major legal and policy victory for women. Find out more at NWLC.org Responsibilities Serve as a frontline fundraiser, managing a portfolio of major donors, corporate partners, law firms and prospects, overseeing all stages of moves management from prospect identification and cultivation to solicitation and stewardship including donor communications, 1:1 meetings, and engagement of NWLC leadership as appropriate. Serve as the primary staff liaison to NWLC’s Leadership Advisory Committee (LAC), coordinating communications, meeting planning, and strategic engagement. Oversee and grow a portfolio of $2M+ in revenue generated through law firms and LAC engagement. Working with key Programs colleagues, manage law firm relationships and develop strategies for deeper engagement across fundraising, advocacy, and legal collaboration. Plan and execute quarterly LAC meetings in partnership with senior staff and LAC leadership. Identify opportunities for LAC members to support NWLC’s pro bono legal and fundraising goals through donor engagement or visibility initiatives. Manage volunteer recognition efforts internally and externally, including impact reporting. Represent NWLC in donor- and partner-facing settings to grow brand, networks, and influence, and contribute to special projects as needed. Coordinate with Development, Communications, and Program teams to align messaging and strategies for engaging donor audience, specifically those in the legal field. Stay on top of fundraising and philanthropy trends to foster a culture of innovation and creativity. Participate in institutional initiatives that advance NWLC’s legal engagement, development, and advocacy priorities. Other relevant duties as assigned. Qualifications The ideal candidate will possess: At minimum 5 years of fundraising experience at a nonprofit or legal services organization. Excellent relationship management, communication, and project coordination skills. Ability to collaborate across teams and levels of leadership, and to synthesize complex legal or organizational needs into clear partnership opportunities. Experience supporting external engagement and fundraising-related activities Sound judgment and discretion when managing sensitive or confidential information. Additional Preferred Skills and Knowledge Familiarity with NWLC’s issue areas, such as reproductive rights, workplace justice, and economic security. Experience supporting external engagement and fundraising-related activities within a legal context. Experience engaging legal volunteers, board committees, or advisory councils. Comfort using donor databases (e.g., Raiser’s Edge) or CRM systems. Key Relations The Senior Manager reports to the Senior Director of Development and works closely with the Development, Legal, Programs, and Communications teams. The role collaborates with the Chief Program Officer, President & CEO, Chief of External Affairs, and external legal partners. Compensation & Benefits A salary within the range of $99,438-131,564 will be provided to the successful candidate with at least 5 years of experience, consistent with the National Women’s Law Center’s compensation framework. The successful candidate’s salary within this range will be determined by the number years of relevant experience they bring to the role. The Center offers a comprehensive benefits package, and four weeks of annual vacation. NWLC is a non-profit organization whose headquarters and staff are based in Washington, D.C. at our new office at 1350 Eye Street N.W. This role is based in D.C. and will be eligible for some telework while also being expected to work in person on a regular basis. The successful candidate will need to live in or relocate to the DMV (broadly defined as DC, Maryland, or Virginia). The first 90 days of employment will be considered a probationary period. Classification NWLC recognizes a staff bargaining unit, NWLC United, affiliated with the Nonprofit Professional Employees Union/IFPTE Local 70, a union for non-profit workers. This position is included in NWLC’s bargaining unit. Specific employment terms are subject to collective bargaining. How to Apply To apply, please submit a resume and a cover letter outlining how your professional background is a good fit for this position. Resumes should include exact start and end dates (month and year) of employment, as well as the average number of hours worked per week in each job. Applications accepted until position is filled. Applicants will be contacted if selected for an interview. We kindly request that interested parties refrain from calling, emailing, or visiting NWLC’s offices to express interest or check on the status of their application. The National Women’s Law Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek applications from people with disabilities; people of all genders, gender identities and sexual orientations; people of color; and veterans. At NWLC, our diversity is our strength, and the variety of lived experiences that connect our teammates to the mission of gender justice is our superpower. We know that members of marginalized groups tend to apply for positions only if they believe they are a 100% match for the role. If you are passionate about NWLC’s mission and think you can be successful in this role, please apply. We’d appreciate the opportunity to consider your application. Reasonable Accommodations If you require reasonable accommodations during any part of the hiring process, please email NWLCHR@nwlc.org.