Vice President, Institutional Giving

Great benefits. Competitive pay. We know these are some of the things people look for in a job . If you’re the kind of person who believes that honoring and empowering our nation’s veterans is more than just a cause — that it’s a calling — then we’re ready to meet you. When you join Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP), you’re committing to making a difference. We make a commitment to you, too – helping you to find that spark, ignite your passion to serve, and embark on a career with meaning and purpose.   At WWP™, we recognize our mission cannot be accomplished without our talented teammates, which is why we’re proud to offer benefits such as: ·        A flexible hybrid work schedule (three days in the office, two days’ work from home) ·        Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for both teammates AND family members ·        Competitive pay and performance incentives ·        A fun, mission-focused, and collaborative team environment A mission that matters is just the beginning, so if you’re ready to get started, we’re ready for you. The Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) Vice President of Institutional Giving is a senior fundraising leader responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive strategy to grow and diversify institutional revenue through corporate partnerships, foundation giving, workplace giving, sponsorships, peer-to-peer events, and other strategic funding opportunities. This position leads a nationally distributed team and oversees fundraising strategy, revenue performance, budget management, team development, and innovation. The VP collaborates with senior leaders, internal partners, and external stakeholders to secure transformational funding opportunities, strengthen WWP’s position as a premier philanthropic partner, and drive sustainable revenue growth and long-term mission impact.   DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Develop and implement a multi-year strategy focused on increasing revenue from corporations, foundations, and the peer-to-peer sector. Establish annual and long-range fundraising goals and performance metrics aligned with organizational priorities. Identify and pursue new funding opportunities, partnerships, sponsorships, and innovative revenue streams. Create and execute strategies that increase acquisition, retention, renewal, and upgrade opportunities across teams. Monitor emerging trends in philanthropy, corporate social responsibility, and foundation giving to identify opportunities for growth and innovation. Collaborate with the Major Giving team, specifically as it relates to the cultivation and stewardship of family foundations. Provide leadership for all corporate partnership, peer-to-peer, and foundation fundraising activities. Build, cultivate, and maintain relationships with corporate executives, foundation leaders, board members, and key stakeholders. Lead cultivation, solicitation, negotiation, and stewardship strategies for high-value institutional partnerships…