Chief Growth & Institutional Partnerships

HIAS Inc; Silver Spring (MD); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

HIAS Inc. seeks a visionary Vice President of Business Development to lead institutional revenue growth and long-term financial stability.

You will design and execute strategies to diversify funding from foundations, corporations, governments, and multilateral donors, strengthening HIAS’ competitive position in a dynamic funding landscape. As a member of the executive team, you will drive fundraising targets, expand the donor base, and align investments with strategic priorities.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree required; graduate degree in International Relations, Communications, or other relevant social science preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in institutional development, fundraising or a related field, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership role.
• Demonstrated track record of achieving ambitious fundraising goals, securing transformational institutional investments, and building long-term strategic donor partnerships.
• Experience securing and growing significant institutional revenue from foundations, corporations, and other private philanthropic funders; experience with government, bilateral, or multilateral funding environments.

Responsibilities

• Deliver sustainable growth in institutional revenue aligned with organizational priorities and long-term financial objectives.
• Expand and diversify institutional funding streams to reduce revenue concentration risk and strengthen resilience.
• Position HIAS competitively within humanitarian and development sectors by identifying emerging funding opportunities and strategic partnerships.
• Provide executive leadership with market intelligence and strategic recommendations that inform planning, investment and growth decisions.
• Foster a high-performing business development function that consistently achieves fundraising and pipeline targets.

Job description

HIAS Inc. seeks a visionary Vice President of Business Development to lead institutional revenue growth and long-term financial stability.

You will design and execute strategies to diversify funding from foundations, corporations, governments, and multilateral donors, strengthening HIAS’ competitive position in a dynamic funding landscape. As a member of the executive team, you will drive fundraising targets, expand the donor base, and align investments with strategic priorities.