Vice President of Development

TBG | The Bachrach Group; Connecticut; On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nonprofit organization is seeking a Senior Vice President of Development to provide strategic leadership across fundraising and donor relations. This executive will lead a high-performing team to engage donors and strengthen community partnerships. Key responsibilities include designing development strategies, overseeing donor engagement, and ensuring compliance with fundraising standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in philanthropic services and exceptional communication skills.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in fundraising, donor relations, or philanthropic services.
• Expertise in major gifts, donor stewardship, and planned giving.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute comprehensive development strategies aligned with the organization’s mission.
• Lead a multidisciplinary team focused on donor relations, planned giving, and major gifts.
• Serve as a visible leader in the community, representing the organization.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Skills

Strategic Planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree

Tools

Raiser’s Edge

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Position Overview

The Senior Vice President, Development, is responsible for providing strategic leadership and direction across all fundraising, donor relations, and philanthropic service efforts. This senior executive will lead a high-performing team to engage donors, grow charitable assets, and strengthen community partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute comprehensive development strategies aligned with the organization’s mission.
• Lead a multidisciplinary team focused on donor relations, planned giving, and major gifts.
• Partner with the CEO and Board of Directors to cultivate high-impact philanthropic relationships.

Development & Donor Engagement

• Oversee cultivation, stewardship, and retention efforts for donors at all levels.
• Expand support through endowed funds, major gifts, donor-advised funds, and planned giving vehicles.
• Maintain a portfolio of donors and stay actively engaged in frontline fundraising.

Team & Organizational Management

• Supervise and mentor a team of seven development professionals.
• Ensure operational excellence in donor engagement, gift processing, and fund administration.
• Work cross-functionally with finance, programs, and knowledge teams to align fundraising with organizational priorities.

Community & External Relations

• Serve as a visible leader in the community, representing the organization in donor, corporate, and civic settings.
• Build and sustain relationships with individual, corporate, and institutional funders.
• Promote inclusive philanthropy and community-based giving strategies.
• Use donor data and giving trends to inform strategy and track progress.
• Leverage technology to improve donor engagement and internal processes.
• Champion innovative, equity-centered approaches to philanthropy.

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards in fundraising.
• Maintain and enforce development policies and procedures in line with fund agreements and fiduciary responsibilities.
• Provide regular reports and insights to Board and Development Committees.
• Stay abreast of best practices and trends in philanthropic leadership and community foundations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in fundraising, donor relations, or philanthropic services.
• Expertise in major gifts, donor stewardship, and planned giving.
• Prior experience in a community foundation or with CAP (Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy) designation preferred.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong analytical, strategic planning, and data interpretation skills.
• Proficiency in Raiser’s Edge and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

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