Senior VP of Advancement & Major Gifts Leadership

RFK Community Alliance; Lancaster (MA); On-site; USD 155,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employer-paid life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

403b plan with employer match

Generous paid time off

Job summary

RFK Community Alliance in Lancaster, MA seeks a Senior Vice President of Advancement to lead major gifts and donor relations. The role partners with the President & CEO and the Board to expand philanthropy and build a sustainable fundraising culture.

This in-person leadership position oversees marketing, annual giving, events, and community engagement to advance organizational growth. You will cultivate relationships with high-net-worth donors and foundations, guiding a comprehensive fundraising

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading major gifts fundraising and donor cultivation.
• Experience partnering with a President/CEO and Board to achieve ambitious goals.
• Proven ability to build sustainable major gift pipelines and secure six-figure gifts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive major gifts strategy with the CEO.
• Personally manage a portfolio of high-capacity donors and prospects.
• Lead a cross-functional advancement team including gifts, grants, events, and communications.
• Strengthen Trustee engagement in fundraising and donor relations.
• Collaborate with leadership to align funding opportunities with priorities.
• Build and sustain relationships with individuals, foundations, and corporations.

Skills

Major gifts leadership

Senior leadership

Donor relationship building

Board engagement

Fundraising strategy

Storytelling & communication

Job description

RFK Community Alliance in Lancaster, MA seeks a Senior Vice President of Advancement to lead major gifts and donor relations. The role partners with the President & CEO and the Board to expand philanthropy and build a sustainable fundraising culture.

This in-person leadership position oversees marketing, annual giving, events, and community engagement to advance organizational growth. You will cultivate relationships with high-net-worth donors and foundations, guiding a comprehensive fundraising