Vice President of Fundraising Solutions

DickersonBakker; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance incentives

Comprehensive health benefits

Unlimited paid time off

Job summary

A leading nonprofit consultancy in the United States is seeking a Vice President of Fundraising Solutions. This executive role involves leading the fundraising division, driving strategic growth initiatives, and maintaining operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising and direct response marketing, with a strong focus on scaling service-based businesses. This position offers a competitive salary, performance incentives, and a collaborative culture focused on mission-driven success.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in nonprofit fundraising or agency management.
• At least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven success scaling a service-based business.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic planning and business development for the division.
• Oversee P&L for the division managing significant budgets.
• Build and maintain relationships with key clients.

Skills

Nonprofit fundraising experience

Direct response marketing

Agency management

Leadership skills

Financial acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

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At DickersonBakker, we are passionate about helping nonprofit organizations fuel their growth, build sustainability, and achieve a greater impact. Our primary services include Fundraising Solutions, Capital Campaigns, Executive Search, Grant Services, Strategic Planning, Coaching & Training. Our team of experts partner closely with clients to provide customized solutions that align with their mission, ensuring they can effectively inspire generosity and achieve long‑term success.

About the Role

The Vice President of Fundraising Solutions is a senior executive responsible for leading, scaling, and optimizing DickersonBakker’s direct response agency. This role is accountable for growth in both revenue and client portfolio while maintaining operational excellence, profitability, and client satisfaction. The Vice President will lead a cross‑functional team spanning account management, creative, production, analytics, and strategy—building the systems, processes, and culture necessary to support sustained year‑over‑year growth.

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Growth

• Drive strategic planning, business development, and growth initiatives for the Fundraising Solutions division to achieve aggressive year‑over‑year revenue and profitability goals.
• Build scalable systems, processes, and infrastructures that increase client capacity while maintaining quality and outcomes.
• Partner with the Chief Growth Officer and Executive Leadership Team to shape long‑term strategy and align service line objectives with the firm’s mission and overall growth plan.

Operational Excellence & Financial Management

• Oversee P&L for the Fundraising Solutions division, managing 7–8‑figure budgets, forecasting, and margin optimization in partnership with the SVP, Operations.
• Develop and implement efficient workflows, systems, and tools that streamline project delivery and resource utilization across multiple concurrent client programs.
• Ensure the right balance of service excellence, staff workload, and client profitability through data‑driven decision making.
• Recruit, train, and develop a high‑performing team of account directors, strategists, and specialists.
• Create a culture of accountability, innovation, and collaboration across the division.
• Provide mentorship and growth pathways that align individual development with organizational goals.

Client Engagement & Relationship Management

• Serve as senior strategic partner to key clients, ensuring delivery of exceptional service and measurable results.
• Build and maintain high‑trust relationships with nonprofit executives and C‑suite leaders.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to strengthen client outcomes and identify cross‑selling opportunities across DickersonBakker’s integrated service lines.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, direct response marketing, or agency management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven success scaling a service‑based business through periods of rapid growth.
• Strong financial acumen and demonstrated P&L ownership of 7–8‑figure budgets.
• Expertise in project management, resource planning, and process optimization across multiple concurrent programs.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and relationship management skills.
• Experience building and maintaining trusted relationships with senior nonprofit leaders and boards.
• Experience in serving the nonprofit or faith‑based sector strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred or equivalent experience.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to shape and scale one of the fastest‑growing divisions in a mission‑driven firm.
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial culture with deep respect for faith, service, and excellence.
• Competitive salary and performance incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits including health, retirement, and unlimited paid time off.

Seniority level

• Executive

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Business Development, Consulting, and Strategy/Planning

Industries

• Philanthropic Fundraising Services and Business Consulting and Services