Vice President of Philanthropy

The Company is seeking a Vice President of Philanthropy to lead fundraising strategy and execution, strengthen donor relationships, and guide the launch of a philanthropic foundation. The role includes assessing and expanding development programs across major and planned gifts, grants, events, corporate partnerships, and community giving. The VP will personally cultivate and steward donors, lead and develop the philanthropy team, and partner with executive leadership and the foundation board to align fundraising with organizational priorities. Responsibilities also include overseeing fundraising operations, budgets, performance measurement, donor engagement, and stewardship. Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree and at least 10 years of progressive experience in nonprofit fundraising, advancement, donor development, planned giving, stewardship, or relationship-based sales; a graduate degree or CFRE designation is preferred. Significant senior-level experience leading fundraising strategy, donor relationships, and teams is required, along with a record of meeting fundraising goals and using data to assess performance. Candidates should understand nonprofit foundation governance and operations, ideally with experience establishing or scaling a foundation. Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills, along with a collaborative approach and commitment to mission-driven care, are essential.