Manage a portfolio of 6- and 7-figure donors, in collaboration with our Chief Partnerships Officer and Executive Director, representing Protect Democracy in external presentations and one-on-one meetings; Serve as an ecosystem ambassador, speaking confidently about Protect Democracy and also about the needs of the pro-democracy ecosystem at large; Develop tailored strategies to engage new prospective high-capacity donors and upgrade existing key donors; Cultivate, engage, and communicate with the Protect Democracy board, donors, and partner organizations; Manage full cycle of existing donor engagement, including planning and conducting meetings with a portfolio of high-capacity donors and prospects capable of making major gifts of capital investment of $1M+ annually to Protect Democracy; Be a team player, being on-call for emails, seeking opportunities to share resources and learning across the Partnerships team, and building subject matter expertise collaboratively; Contribute to culture-building initiatives across the organization. A nuanced understanding of our country’s political landscape, the authoritarian threat , and the reality that our democracy has never fully represented communities of color; Unfettered enthusiasm for Protect Democracy’s cross-ideological and nonpartisan approach to protecting our democracy; Proven track record of having expanded and cultivated existing donor relationships over time; Facility with CRM databases and donor data management; Exceptional analytical, writing, presentation, and interpersonal skills and experiences cultivating both politically savvy and high level prospective audiences; Growth mindset, collaborative orientation, and enthusiasm for giving and receiving feedback up, down and sideways.