Vice President, Philanthropy

Cure Alzheimer's Fund; United States; Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Cure Alzheimer's Fund in the United States is seeking a Vice President, Philanthropy to lead strategic fundraising, focusing on high-net-worth individuals and family partners. This role will oversee donor-centric programs and mentoring to the philanthropy team.

The position offers remote or hybrid work options with a preference for East Coast proximity to facilitate donor meetings, events, and visits to the offices.

Qualifications

• Proven fundraising leadership with donor-facing strategy.
• Experience managing high-net-worth donor programs.
• Strong collaboration and team mentorship skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic philanthropy programs across donor portfolios.
• Oversee Institutional Relations, Leadership Gifts, and Community Fundraising.
• Build regional strategies for Boston, the Cape and Islands, New York, Greenwich, and Florida.
• Foster long-term donor relationships and tailor engagements.
• Travel for donor meetings and events as needed.

Skills

Fundraising leadership

High-net-worth engagement

Donor relations

Strategic planning

Job description

The client is seeking a Vice President, Philanthropy to serve as a proactive and strategic fundraising leader. This role will focus on building and managing a portfolio of high-net-worth individuals and family partners, with an emphasis on key regions such as Boston, the Cape and Islands, New York City, Greenwich, and Florida. The Vice President will oversee the strategic planning and management of Institutional Relations, Leadership Gifts, and Community Fundraising programs, contributing significantly to the client's mission of advancing research aimed at preventing, slowing, or reversing Alzheimer's disease.

This position is based in the United States and offers remote or hybrid work options, with a preference for candidates located on the East Coast or near major metropolitan airports to facilitate travel for donor meetings, events, and visits to the client's offices. Candidates residing near Wellesley, MA are expected to spend at least one day per week at the headquarters. The role requires a leader who is collaborative, relationship-oriented, and committed to donor-centric engagement, serving as both a mentor to the philanthropy team and an advocate for donors' philanthropic visions.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a proven track record in fundraising, strategic leadership, and team management within a mission-driven environment. The Vice President, Philanthropy is expected to foster long-term relationships, prioritize strategic initiatives, and support the client's goal of accelerating impactful research. This is a key leadership opportunity for individuals passionate about making a meaningful difference through philanthropy and advancing the client's mission.