Philanthropy Program Manager, Venture Council

Who We Are   International   Justice Mission (IJM) is the global leader in protecting vulnerable people from violence around the world. Our team of over 1,200 professionals are at work worldwide in over 30 offices. Together we are on a mission to rescue millions, protect half a billion, and make justice unstoppable.   We are a global community that cares for one another. We believe that the way we work is as important as the results we achieve. We provide professional excellence with joy and celebration to all those we serve.       The Need   For over 25 years, IJM has pioneered the work to protect vulnerable people from violence.   9 out of 9 times in the last decade, IJM’s Justice System Strengthening Projects have reduced slavery and violence between 50 and 85% for   very large   populations of people in poverty. As we grow to expand our impact to protect 500 million people from violence, we are seeking a   Philanthropy   Program Manager, Venture Council   to   spearhead the strategic direction of IJM's flagship principal donor engagement program. This role will shape the creation and management of the program's initiatives and key priorities, in partnership with the Senior Vice President of Strategic Partnerships, and in direct support of the team’s revenue goals through our Capital Campaign .   This position is hybrid (onsite Tuesdays & Thursdays) if   located   in the Washington, DC area or remote for non-local candidates. It reports to   Senior Vice President of Strategic Partnerships   and is only available for candidates with the right to work in the US.   Responsibilities Drive strategic program decisions amongst multiple stakeholders;   Lead end-to-end program management, ensuring excellence in recruitment, onboarding, and engagement experiences such as quarterly calls, working groups, and in-person events;   Organized and professional oversight of all elements of program administration;   Develop and execute a two-way engagement journey that provides highest quality, executive level offerings and   leverages   the skills, industry experiences, and networks of sophisticated investors;   Establishing and managing the program budget;   Establish and   maintain   strategic relationships with senior leaders to ensure consistent program quality, including effective collaboration with the Executive Office;   Foster cross-departmental collaboration to ensure high-quality engagements and deliverables;   Collaborate with fundraisers on recruitment and engagement to create a pipeline and a community that attracts sophisticated philanthropists, well-connected investors, and hospitable and generous community-builders.;   Proactively incorporate revenue growth strategies into Venture Council strategies;   Partner with and inform stakeholders such as fundraisers and senior leaders on the purposes, goals, and strategies for each Venture Council engagement;   Guide the preparation of communications to the Venture Council, including drafting communications on behalf of senior leaders;   Engage in direct relationships with Venture Council members with consistently warm, professional, and elevated communication and approach;   Facilitate project team meetings, including communication of decisions, action   items   and ensuring follow-up;   Manage internal communications to appropriate audiences;   Prepare &   facilitate   stakeholder briefings, including speaker and   leadership briefi ngs;   Ensure key program activities and information is visible to all stakeholders through the management of the Venture Council website, internal SharePoint and other team-oriented tools, Campaign reporting mechanisms, and other reporting channels;   Inputting and management of Venture Council information in Salesforce;   Management of Venture Council and Campaign Cabinet KPIs across internal systems; and   Participation in IJM’s community of spiritual formation .     Qualifications:    Minimum of 7 years of experience in major donor fundraising, donor engagement strategies, program management or qualifying internal knowledge and experienc e;     Proven ability to work with executive level leaders and investors ;   Proven excellence in   facilitating   bespoke experiences and strategic donor communication ;   Superb written and communication skills ;   Microsoft Suite of tools, especially Outlook, Forms, PowerPoint,   Excel, and Word ;   Expertly using Zoom, WhatsApp, Teams, and other global communication platforms ;   Basic product management competencies ;    Salesforce and SharePoint  proficiency   preferred; and   Mature orthodox Christian faith as defined by the Apostles’ Creed.   Critical Qualities:   Eager commitment to IJM's Core Values: Christian, Professional and Bridge-Building;   Self-starter with strong initiative;    Disciplined with priorities;   Strong interpersonal skills and self-awareness;   Exceptional verbal and written communication;   Flexible,   collaborative   and eager to support others;   Effective team player who fosters collaborative environment;    Adept at creative problem solving ;   Cross cultural awareness and sensitivity ;   Strong relational skills, a strategic collaborator who can build leadership trust and rapport, and an ability to nimbly support executive level leadership and vision ;   Exceptional collaborator with a natural inclination towards proactivity ;   Ability to oscillate between big-picture goals/strategy and project details ;   Highly adaptive and able to reprioritize ; and   Self-accountable   and   able to   meet deadlines with little supervision .   Application Process:      Upload Resume, Cover   Letter   & Statement of Faith* in   one PDF document .   *What is a statement of faith?   A statement of faith should describe your Christian faith and how you see it as relevant to your involvement with IJM. 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