Vice President of Development

The Company is seeking a Vice President of Development to lead its fundraising strategy and oversee major gifts, annual giving, membership, donor stewardship, and development staff. The role includes completing a major campaign, planning an endowment campaign, cultivating and soliciting significant gifts, and expanding planned giving. The VP will guide fundraising events and sponsorships, strengthen membership, and coordinate grant priorities and compliance. The position also involves working closely with the board and senior leadership, engaging trustees in fundraising, and building lasting relationships with donors and other stakeholders. Candidates should have at least 10 years of experience leading development and external relations teams at a nonprofit, including capital campaign experience and demonstrated success in major gift fundraising. A bachelor’s degree is required; a related master’s or law degree is preferred. The ideal candidate is a strategic, analytical, and effective communicator who can lead and motivate teams, collaborate across different working styles, and build strong long-term relationships. They should also be organized, attentive to detail, and skilled at prioritizing complex fundraising and stakeholder initiatives.