Associate Vice President, Philanthropy

Associate Vice President, Philanthropy (Leave Cover) – Equality Fund – Ottawa, ON, United States Position: Associate Vice President, Philanthropy (Leave Cover)Status: Full-time, contract, April 15, 2025 - May 29, 2026Team: PhilanthropyLocation: Remote, flexibleLanguage: English required, other languages an assetReports to: Managing DirectorSupervises: Director, Philanthropy, Coordinator (direct)Manager, Major Gifts, Philanthropy Officer (indirect)Salary: CAD 125,000 - 150,000/yearDeadline for Applications: 23 March 2025, 11:59pm ET About the Equality Fund The Equality Fund is transforming the way resources‑and power flow into the hands of women, girls and gender‑expansive people worldwide. Designed by feminists for feminists, it is a model for sustainably resourcing feminist movements everywhere, through global grantmaking, gender‑lens investing, policy advocacy, and feminist philanthropy. Launched in 2019, the Equality Fund has moved $100 million to date which flows to more than 1,000 organizations working across 100 countries. The Opportunity Reporting to the Managing Director, the Equality Fund seeks a visionary and strategic leader to mobilize resources for its mission by creating meaningful and authentic relationships and engagement opportunities with donor partners and leading Equality Fund's Philanthropy team. The AVP, Philanthropy will embody the organization's feminist values while leading the development and execution of a feminist philanthropy strategy, overseeing a comprehensive donor program and collaborating on integrated resource mobilization across the organization’s teams. Scope & Responsibilities Strategic Leadership: Finalize and implement the development of the multi‑year philanthropy strategy, ensuring alignment with EF's feminist values and mission. Collaborate on an integrated resource mobilization (IRM) strategy that leverages EF's unique value proposition. Provide leadership to signature philanthropy and IRM initiatives, such as the launch of the Equality Fund Donor Advised Fund. Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO and leadership team, providing insights on philanthropic trends, EF's brand and visibility, strategy, opportunities and risks. Foster a culture of bold, relationship‑first philanthropy, encouraging innovation, creativity, proactive problem‑solving and adaptive thinking. Build and maintain relationships with relevant external organizations (e.g., donor networks) on behalf of the Equality Fund. Delivery of Donor Program and Engagement: Ensure the effective delivery of EF's diverse donor program, including major giving, corporate giving, planned giving, and annual giving. Build and maintain authentic relationships with EF's donor community by strategically deploying team members. Identify and cultivate relationships with prospective donors, focusing on major giving in EF's priority geographies and secure 6‑ and 7‑figure gifts. Represent the organization at conferences, convenings and other events. Cross Team Collaboration: Act in accordance with our policies around nurturing a safe and respectful work environment. Foster a strong culture of collaboration with teams across EF, including Finance and Communications. Work closely with the Managing Director and other senior leaders to align philanthropy efforts with EF's resource mobilization goals. Team Leadership and Development: Build, mentor, and motivate the philanthropy team, fostering a culture of trust, accountability, inclusion, and continuous learning. Set clear goals and expectations for team members, providing regular feedback and support. Manage the philanthropy budget and relationships with Equality Fund's philanthropy advisors. Qualifications & Competencies Fundraising Expertise: At least 6 years of progressive fund development experience in the philanthropy field. Significant experience designing and leading unique, inspiring major gift programs. CFRE designation is considered an asset. Feminist Leadership, Equity, and EF Values: Values‑driven leader with a strong understanding of feminist issues and the funding environment for women’s rights organizations. Commitment to anti‑racist and anti‑oppressive practices with an intersectional lens. Commitment to the work and values of EF, particularly gender equality and shifting traditional power systems. Storytelling and Communication: Demonstrated ability to communicate the EF story and the impact of philanthropy. Exceptional interpersonal, oral/written communication, and presentation skills. Global Perspective: Engagement Strategies: Donor Relations: Relationship Building: Strategic Thinking: Adaptive Competencies: Team Leadership: Ethical Standards: Bilingual in French/English is an asset; professional working competency in English is a requirement. Requirements Must be legally eligible to work in the country in which you reside. Willing and able to travel 10‑20% of the time. Willing and able to work remotely on mostly computer‑based work. Our Environment of Care We trust our talented team and offer a flexible and virtual work environment. We are driven by our values: anti‑racism, anti‑oppression, intersectionality, feminist leadership, accountability, and radical love. Equality Fund offers a comprehensive total rewards package with no waiting period and includes paid vacation, sick time, birthday off, and more. Equality Fund is committed to providing a safe and respectful workplace. We do not tolerate harassment, coercion, sexual exploitation, or abuse of any form. Equality Fund is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Selection Process Equality Fund does not employ AI technology in the screening, recruitment, or selection process. Initial screening by the hiring manager and People, Equity, and Culture team; takes about 1 week from the application deadline. Phone screening calls (15‑30 minutes) for candidates who pass initial screening. First‑round interviews with the hiring committee; candidates receive interview questions 48 hours in advance. Second‑round interviews may include an assignment. Reference checks and background checks conducted by the People, Equity, and Culture team. Selected candidate receives an Employment Agreement to review and return. Join Us Though we work to respond to all applicants, we may only be able to follow up with those selected for an interview. 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