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. The statement can either be incorporated into the cover letter or submitted as a separate document and should include, at a minimum, a description of your spiritual disciplines (prayer, study, etc.) and your current fellowship or place of worship. What does IJM have to offer? Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision benefits Monthly commuter and parking benefits in the DC metro area Retirement benefit options Paid leave starting at 23 days 12 holidays (plus early release the day prior) Daily, quarterly, and annual community spiritual formation Robust staff care resources IJM holds strict safeguarding principles and a zero tolerance to violations of the Safeguarding Policy, Protection against Sexual Exploitation , Abuse and Harassment Policy, and Code of Ethics. Candidate selection is based on technical competence, recruitment, selection and hiring criteria subject to assessing the candidate’s value congruence and thorough background, police clearance, and reference check processes. At IJM, we’re committed to building a diverse workforce through fair and equitable employment practices. IJM encourages people of any race, color, age, sex, marital status or political ideology to apply for employment. While we welcome everyone into this work, we truly believe that the work we are doing is God’s work, not our own, and practice spiritual disciplines together daily. That’s why we legally require under SEC. 2000e-1 [Section702] of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 that all employees practice a mature orthodox Christian faith, as defined by the Apostles’ Creed. IJM requires a background check, police clearance and thorough review of references with an employment offer and/or employment contract.