Chief of Partnerships
Position description
Position: The World Justice Project (WJP) is seeking a creative and proven leader with experience securing, growing, and stewarding gifts from corporations, individual philanthropists, and foundations.
WJP is a nonpartisan, nonprofit, non-governmental organization that creates knowledge, builds awareness, and stimulates action to advance the rule of law worldwide. WJP is the leading source of original rule of law data, widely used by international organizations, bilateral aid agencies, private sector businesses and investors, the media, and civil society. It is a global convener of diverse stakeholders committed to identifying and advancing best practices in strengthening the rule of law. Individuals, corporations, and foundations committed to improving the rule of law around the world are important stakeholders and partners in WJP’s work. The Chief of Partnerships will be responsible for engaging with and stewarding these key constituencies.
Responsibilities: The Chief of Partnerships (CP) will provide strategic leadership to significantly grow and diversify WJP’s philanthropic revenue, strengthen donor relationships, and secure long-term financial support for the organization’s mission. At a pivotal moment for WJP, this is a critical leadership position and an exciting opportunity to shape and execute an ambitious fundraising strategy, expand the organization’s donor base, and build lasting partnerships with individuals, foundations, and corporations.
The CP will bring a strong track record of fundraising success, a commitment to WJP’s mission of advancing the rule of law worldwide, and the ability to inspire confidence and support among donors, partners, and staff.
The CP will report directly to the Executive Director and serve on WJP’s senior leadership team. The ideal candidate will be a strategic, results-oriented leader with proven experience securing major gifts, building lasting donor relationships, and driving fundraising growth across diverse philanthropic sectors and geographies. The main responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Fundraising Strategy: Develop and execute a comprehensive, multi-year fundraising strategy to significantly grow and diversify WJP’s revenue, with clear goals and performance metrics.
- Individual Giving: Lead efforts to expand individual philanthropy at all levels with a particular emphasis on cultivating, soliciting, and securing major and transformational gifts from high-net-worth individuals and families.
- Foundation and Corporate Giving: Strengthen existing relationships and secure new funding partnerships with philanthropic foundations and corporations, including multi-year commitments.
- Donor Engagement: Personally cultivate and steward key donors and prospects, working closely with the Executive Director and Board of Directors to advance fundraising opportunities.
- Financial Sustainability: Increase unrestricted and flexible funding to support WJP’s strategic priorities and long-term sustainability.
- Leadership and Collaboration: Lead WJP’s fundraising and partnerships function and collaborate with program, research, communications, and finance teams to align fundraising with organizational priorities.
- Performance Management: Oversee fundraising budgets, revenue projections, donor pipelines, and performance metrics, ensuring accountability and results.
- External Representation: Represent WJP at philanthropic, corporate, and international forums to build relationships, strengthen the organization's visibility, and identify funding opportunities.
Qualifications: This position is open to graduates (B.A./B.S. and above) with a minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible fundraising experience, including senior leadership roles. Advanced degree in relevant field is a plus. The successful candidate will demonstrate the following skills and qualifications:
- A deep commitment to WJP's mission of advancing the rule of law worldwide, and the ability to communicate about its work with passion and conviction;
- Proven track record of developing and implementing successful fundraising strategies and achieving significant revenue growth.
- Demonstrated success personally cultivating, soliciting, and closing major and transformational gifts from individuals, foundations, and corporations.
- Experience working with executive leadership and boards of directors to advance fundraising objectives.
- Strong leadership, management, and strategic planning skills, with a results-oriented and data-driven approach.
- Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills, with the ability to engage high-level donors and philanthropic leaders.
- Global perspective and cultural competency to build relationships across diverse geographies and cultures.
- Excellent written and spoken English; additional languages are a plus.
- Willingness to travel 20- 40% of the time.
Location:
The position is based at WJP’s Washington, DC office, although candidates based in other locations may be considered under certain circumstances. WJP maintains a hybrid work schedule, with DC-based staff expected to work from the office at least three days per week.
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