Vice President of Development

envisionconsulting; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulfillment Fund seeks a strategic, hands-on Vice President of Development to lead growth and diversification of the organization’s fundraising program. Reporting to the CEO, you will expand philanthropic revenue, foster donor relationships, and build a sustainable pipeline for long-term goals, capitalizing on the 50th anniversary milestone to energize supporters.

You will collaborate with the CEO, Board, and teams across programs, finance, and marketing to broaden foundations, corporate, and

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Create and execute a comprehensive development plan aligned with multi-year growth goals.
• Board & External Relations: Build trusted relationships with Board members and engage them in fundraising strategy.
• Fundraising & Donor Engagement: Lead a diversified fundraising portfolio including major gifts, foundation and corporate partnerships, annual giving, grants, planned giving, and events.
• Communicate impact and future direction with confidence to donors and stakeholders.

Job description

VICE PRESIDENT OF DEVELOPMENT

ABOUT FULFILLMENT FUND

For nearly 50 years, Fulfillment Fund has transformed lives by empowering young people from educationally and economically under-resourced communities to graduate from high school, succeed in college, and launch meaningful careers. Since our founding, we have helped more than 37,000 Los Angeles students build pathways to higher education, economic mobility, and lifelong success through our college access, college success, and career readiness programs.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and serving as a key member of the executive leadership team, the Vice President of Development will lead the growth and diversification of Fulfillment Fund's comprehensive fundraising program. This strategic, results-driven leader will build on current development plans to expand philanthropic revenue, strengthen donor relationships, and create a sustainable pipeline of support for the organization's long-term goals. As Fulfillment Fund approaches its milestone 50th anniversary, this leader will have a unique opportunity to help shape this landmark moment, celebrating the organization's legacy while inspiring investment in its next chapter.

Partnering closely with the CEO, Board of Directors, and program, finance, and marketing teams, the Vice President of Development will expand relationships with foundations, corporations, and individual donors while using the anniversary to reengage longtime supporters and introduce new audiences to the mission. This leader will also strengthen the development department's infrastructure, mentor and develop staff, and establish clear systems for accountability, forecasting, and performance. The ideal candidate is an experienced, hands-on fundraiser and compelling storyteller who brings a builder's strategic mindset, strong executive presence, and the confidence to navigate organizational change with internal and external stakeholders.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Leadership

• Create and execute a comprehensive development plan in close partnership with the CEO, senior leadership, and Board of Directors, aligning fundraising priorities with the organization's multi-year strategic plan and long-term growth goals.
• Develop and execute a diversified fundraising approach that expands unrestricted revenue, strengthens recurring support, deepens engagement and stewardship of existing donors, and cultivates new sources of philanthropic support.
• Strengthen relationships with existing donors, ensuring they feel valued, engaged, informed and inspired to continue supporting Fulfillment Fund.
• Build and maintain a qualified fundraising pipeline, establishing clear performance metrics, realistic revenue forecasts, and transparent reporting on progress and challenges.

Board & External Relations

• Build trusted, collaborative relationships directly with Board members, understanding their individual interests, strengths, and networks, and inspiring meaningful engagement in fundraising strategy, donor cultivation, and philanthropic ambassadorship.
• Equip Board members with the messaging, resources, and guidance needed to leverage their networks, build relationships, and confidently represent Fulfillment Fund to prospective supporters.
• Represent Fulfillment Fund at donor meetings, community gatherings, and philanthropic events to strengthen visibility, credibility, and external partnerships.
• Communicate the organization's vision, impact, and future direction with confidence and transparency, building trust among donors, partners, and other stakeholders.

Fundraising & Donor Engagement

• Lead a diversified fundraising portfolio encompassing major gifts, foundation and corporate partnerships, annual giving, grants, planned giving, and special events.
• Develop and implement a major gifts program, establishing clear prospect identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies, while personally managing a portfolio of high-net-worth donors in partnership with the CEO and Board of Directors.
• Strengthen foundation and corporate partnerships by identifying new funding opportunities, developing compelling proposals, and overseeing grant strategy and funder stewardship to ensure alignment with organizational priorities.
• Expand and diversify the donor base through strategic prospecting, stewardship, and retention efforts, including opportunities for alumni engagement, grassroots giving, and participation from emerging generations of donors.
• Partner with program and marketing teams to translate student experiences, program outcomes, and organizational data into compelling stories and cases for philanthropic investment.
• Provide strategic fundraising leadership for the annual gala and other development initiatives in partnership with internal teams and consultants, while expanding revenue opportunities beyond traditional events.
• Leverage donor data, giving trends, and prospect research to inform fundraising dec