The Role
At MissionWired, we help our partners create revolutionary fundraising strategies that advance their mission, change our country, and have a positive impact on the world.
MissionWired is the only wholly integrated direct marketing agency for nonprofits and Democratic organizations. We help our partners tell big, ambitious stories that invite their supporters into communities to raise mission-changing revenue. Our results are unrivaled, having converted more than $3.1 billion in donations to the world’s most trusted philanthropies and groundbreaking campaigns. We do it over email and SMS, in the mail, across social media, everywhere. We don’t think in terms of channels; we’re single-minded in pursuit of your success.
We’re innovative, progress-obsessed, do-gooders who care deeply about social change and continuing to push the limits on what we can accomplish together. We’ve brought strategies to life for nonprofit organizations working around the world, including Sandy Hook Promise, Human Rights Watch, The Humane Society of the U.S., Save the Children, and Friends of the Earth. Over the years, we have worked with various progressive political organizations and believe that each election cycle is an opportunity for us to support organizations across the country and elect Democrats to legislative bodies up and down the ballot.
We’re an equal-opportunity employer and take seriously our commitment to equality and equity. Our efforts to be inclusive and create opportunity don’t end when someone joins us – they begin.
We’ve set our sights on changing the world through our work and with our clients, and representation is at the foundation of what we do. We know that diversity of thought and background makes us stronger. That’s why we’re committed to building and maintaining a diverse community.
Every new team member broadens our perspective and allows us to think bigger. We’ll be at our best when people from underrepresented communities and people with a range of perspectives and lived experiences want to come, stay, and push the boundaries of what’s possible.
Overview: This role is a key leadership position within the agency, responsible for driving business growth, expanding client relationships, and developing strategic partnerships in the nonprofit sector. The Senior Vice President is a strategic, action-oriented, and entrepreneurial leader who will focus on identifying new opportunities, securing new clients, and leveraging MissionWired’s innovative solutions to optimize integrated fundraising and advocacy efforts. Additionally, this role contributes to the evolution of department structures, processes, and team development to ensure business expansion and an exceptional experience for both clients and employees.
Successful candidates will be responsible for:
- Business Development, Sales, and Networking
- Identifying and cultivating relationships with prospective nonprofit and political clients in need of digital and direct response fundraising services;
- Driving new business acquisition through proactive outreach, networking, and industry engagement;
- Developing analysis to identify and define new clients in MissionWire’s addressable market;
- Activating and enhancing sector-specific business expansion strategies;
- Representing MissionWired at conferences, industry events, and networking opportunities to expand our influence and attract potential clients;
- Serving as a public-facing representative of MissionWired, presenting at industry conferences, panel discussions, and thought leadership events;
- Generating and managing Digital Co-Op and related product sales relationships with both nonprofit and political organizations;
- Working with senior leadership to develop and refine sales strategies, ensuring alignment with industry trends and organizational goals;
- Developing compelling proposals and lead pitch engagements to secure new partnerships;
- Monitoring key trends in the nonprofit fundraising space and associated market dynamics;
- Fostering relationships with industry influencers, partners, and stakeholders to increase visibility and credibility in the market.
- Client Strategy and Services
- Partnering with clients to develop innovative, high-impact digital and direct response fundraising, advocacy, and communications strategies;
- Leading cross-functional teams to execute campaigns across digital channels, including email, web, social media, SMS, search, and direct mail;
- Providing clients with strategic marketing planning, revenue forecasting, and industry best practices;
- Assessing client KPIs to ensure maximum ROI and impact of campaigns;
- Working closely with internal teams—including creative and technology—to align personnel and technical resources with client needs;
- Ensuring outstanding customer service through regular reporting and proactive client communication.
- Internal Leadership and Team Development
- Collaborating with the accounts leadership team to structure the department around business growth, client needs, and team development;
- Driving initiatives that refine and advance agency culture, DEIB goals, and staff experience;
- Aligning agency resources with business priorities to ensure optimal efficiency and effectiveness.
Must-have qualifications:
- 8+ years of experience in direct response fundraising, communications, and/or marketing for nonprofit organizations or aligned agencies, with a strong focus on business development and sales;
- Proven ability to identify, develop, and close new business opportunities;
- Experience leading client relationships with a strategic, results-driven mindset;
- Strong track record of managing cross-functional project teams and high-profile client accounts;
- Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills, with the ability to engage and persuade senior stakeholders;
- Passion for mission-driven work and the ability to connect organizations with solutions that maximize impact.
The salary floor for this role starts at $160,000 per year, commensurate with experience.
Benefits
100% employer-paid premiums for platinum-level medical plan on a national health care network
100% employer-paid life insurance and short term disability
50% employer-paid vision and dental insurance
401(k) with 3% employer contribution
17 vacation days in addition to 12 paid holidays, sick days, bereavement leave, and a volunteer day off.
Paid parental leave at 100% of your salary
Financial support for reproductive and transgender care
Flexible telecommute and remote work policies
Company issued Mac products for home offices
Cell phone service reimbursement, meal and ride-share reimbursement, and other perks available
*Supporting your team on some nights and weekends as we approach high-volume times such as elections may be required.
If you feel you can do the job and are excited about this opportunity but are not sure if you meet all the qualifications, consider applying anyway. We’d love to hear from you!
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The Company
What We Do
At MissionWired, we harness the power of digital storytelling and connectivity. We’ve deployed millions of emails, motivated countless Facebook likes and shares and generated untold tweets and retweets. We’ve crafted strategic communications for dozens of members of both houses of Congress, large national nonprofit organizations and even The White House. We were at the vanguard of digital advocacy, inventing the tactics in wide use today. We are a full-service agency that can tackle any challenge thrown our way. From online fundraising, acquisition advertising and analytics to coding, graphic design and writing, we have top-flight talent who’ve been recognized as the best in their fields. Our clients include the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the USO, Sandy Hook Promise, Democratic political committees and members of the U.S. Senate.
