Vice President of Individual Giving

The Company is seeking a Vice President of Individual Giving to lead the strategy and growth of individual philanthropic revenue. This senior frontline fundraising leader will be responsible for overseeing both the Principal Gifts and Major Gifts programs, managing a high-performing team, and personally cultivating and soliciting a portfolio of the organization's most significant donors and prospects. The successful candidate will be tasked with setting and executing a unified individual giving strategy, securing new transformative philanthropic investments, and increasing donor engagement. A key aspect of the role is to bring strategic discipline and entrepreneurial drive, elevating standards, and partnering closely with organizational leadership to unlock major and principal gifts. Applicants for the Vice President of Individual Giving position at the company should have a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 7-10 years' of leadership fundraising experience, with a proven track record of closing seven- and eight-figure gifts. A deep knowledge of the New York philanthropic landscape and strong existing relationships is preferred. The role requires an individual with an entrepreneurial, growth-oriented mindset, excellent communication skills, and the ability to influence and collaborate across a complex organization. The ideal candidate will have a passion for the mission and global conservation work, and be willing to travel as needed. Responsibilities also include managing a team, setting clear performance metrics, and ensuring disciplined portfolio management and pipeline tracking.