Vice President of Development

The Company is in search of a Vice President of Development to spearhead and expand its fundraising initiatives, with a strong emphasis on ensuring long-term sustainability and impact. The successful candidate will be responsible for shaping and driving the fundraising strategy, managing and inspiring a high-performing development team, and personally leading major gift and strategic partnership efforts. This role is pivotal in harnessing the organization's current momentum and bringing supporters together to realize an ambitious, shared vision for change. The ideal candidate will have the opportunity to build a development function during a period of extraordinary organizational growth, and will work closely with the Executive Director and leadership team to translate fundraising momentum into a sustainable, scalable development operation. Applicants for the Vice President of Development position at the company should be prepared to lead and grow fundraising efforts with a focus on long-term sustainability and impact. The role requires a strategic thinker who can manage a team, inspire them, and lead by example in securing major gifts and partnerships. The company values a depth-over-breadth approach and is looking for a candidate who can help shape the team, systems, strategy, and infrastructure to support the organization's next chapter. The role is supported by a capable, growing team, an engaged board, and a leadership team, and the organization is committed to providing the necessary space, support, and onboarding to ensure the candidate's success.