Direct Response Vice President
Quick answer
Wounded Warrior Project is hiring a senior Direct Response Vice President (Chicago, NY, DC) with a hybrid work schedule, offering a competitive base salary and performance incentives.
- Role
- Direct Response Vice President
- Organization
- Wounded Warrior Project
- Location
- Chicago, IL, New York, NY, Washington, D.C.
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- $200,000 annual base salary, subject to a candidate’s combination of experience, qualifications, and credentials. This position may also be eligible for an annual performance incentive.
- Category
- Development & Fundraising
The role
The Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) is seeking a Direct Response Vice President to lead direct response fundraising strategies, including direct mail, monthly giving, and digital fundraising. This role involves setting ambitious fundraising goals, managing vendor partners, and ensuring alignment with the overall strategic plan.
What you'll do
- Lead direct response strategy to identify, cultivate, solicit, recognize, steward, and retain individual donors
- Work with the Chief Development Officer to set and achieve ambitious fundraising goals
- Develop revenue and expense projections for direct response channels
- Onboard, provide strategic direction to, and manage direct response vendor partners
- Collaborate with all Resource Development teams to ensure alignment and optimal revenue generation
- Define and analyze key performance indicators for all direct response revenue channels
What it takes
- Ten years of experience in fundraising, sales management, or business development
- Six years of staff management experience
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, business, or related field
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Proficiency in CRM systems
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Medical/Prescription drug, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k)-retirement plan, PTO package, Sick Leave, Family Care Leave, Paid Holidays, Education Assistance, Teammate Wellness Program, Bereavement Leave
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Chicago, IL, New York, NY, or Washington, D.C.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is $200,000 annual base salary, subject to a candidate’s combination of experience, qualifications, and credentials. This position may also be eligible for an annual performance incentive.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include ten years of experience in fundraising, six years of staff management experience, and a bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, business, or related field.
How can I apply?
Please apply through the Wounded Warrior Project’s official application process.
How to apply
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