Vice President of Membership & Development Operations

The Company is seeking a Vice President of Membership and Development Operations to lead the organization's membership and annual giving strategy. The successful candidate will be responsible for establishing the development operations infrastructure, standards, and accountability necessary to support fundraising growth. This role involves providing organizational oversight of membership and donor gift processing, supporter services, stewardship, data standards, and reporting. The Vice President will also work closely with the Chief Development Officer and cross-functional partners to strengthen the Development Team's capabilities, guide operational investments, and support the execution of capital campaigns. Applicants must have a strong commitment to the mission of the organization, a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, and at least 7 years' of progressive nonprofit fundraising experience. The role requires a leader with a proven track record in growing membership or annual giving programs, leading gift processing, stewardship, or fundraising operations, and a strong knowledge of CRM systems and data management. The ideal candidate will have the ability to translate data into strategic decisions, establish effective organizational practices, and lead staff training and development. Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills are essential, as is experience in supporting capital campaigns, major gifts, or planned giving. The Vice President will also be responsible for team leadership, including setting the strategy for training and professional development, and managing departmental budgets and operational objectives.