Account Executive, Development & Fundraising

About the role

Stand Together is a philanthropic community that helps America’s boldest changemakers tackle the root causes of our country’s biggest problems. We provide resources including funding, thought leadership, a network of peers, and a playbook for transforming lives and society.

Responsibilities

• Build and grow win-win partnerships with influential people to achieve ambitious goals.
• Elevate the importance and impact of the donor’s partnership with Stand Together.
• Navigate high-value, complex, and strategic fundraising/sales cycles through structured pipeline management and strong organizational skills.
• Collaborate and drive with cross-functional teams to devise and execute impactful strategic plans.
• Proactively grow and own donor portfolios through successful recruitment of new donor partners.
• Leverage subject matter experts and organizational representatives to further relationships with donor partners and prospects.

Requirements

• Enthusiasm to contribute to Stand Together's vision and principled approach to solving problems.
• Demonstrated experience growing strategic relationships and market share in a complex solution environment (major gift officer, account executive, sales account manager).
• Proven track record of securing 7+ figure financial commitments through strategic, relationship-driven sales cycles or entrepreneurial fundraising campaigns.
• Matured, entrepreneurial, and a high sense of urgency.
• Exceptional communication skills, interpersonal skills, professionalism, and ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders with discretion and confidentiality.
• Strategic thinker with a deep understanding of engaging and prioritizing long-term relationships and value creation with partners.
• Maturity and leadership skills to manage and prioritize plans and activities to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Ability to travel up to 50% within the United States.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of demonstrated experience growing strategic relationships and market share in a complex solution environment.
• Proven track record of securing 7+ figure financial commitments through strategic, relationship-driven sales cycles or entrepreneurial fundraising campaigns.
• Aligned, and personally motivated by the vision and values of Stand Together.
• Matured, entrepreneurial, and a high sense of urgency.
• Exceptional communication skills, interpersonal skills, professionalism, and ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders.
• Strategic thinker with a deep understanding of engaging and prioritizing long-term relationships and value creation with partners.
• Maturity and leadership skills to manage and prioritize plans and activities to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Ability to travel up to 50% within the United States.

Skills

• Enthusiasm to contribute to Stand Together's vision and principled approach to solving problems.
• Strategic thinker with a deep understanding of engaging and prioritizing long-term relationships and value creation with partners.
• Matured, entrepreneurial, and a high sense of urgency.
• Exceptional communication skills, interpersonal skills, professionalism, and ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to travel up to 50% within the United States.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits: 6% 401(k) match with immediate vesting, flexible time off, comprehensive health and dental plans, plus wellness and mental health support through Peloton and Talkspace.
• A meaningful career: Join a passionate community of over 1,300 employees dedicated to improving lives and driving innovative solutions to complex social challenges.
• Commitment to growth: Thrive in a non-hierarchical environment that empowers employees to discover, develop, and apply their unique talents.
• Competitive compensation: Our approach rewards the value you create through competitive salaries and bonus opportunities, allowing you to share in the success you help drive.

Pay

The anticipated base salary range for this role is $150,000 - $200,000 per year. Additional bonus earnings may represent a meaningful portion of total compensation.

Schedule

Our schedule allows for up to 50% travel within the United States.