VP, Development- Individual Giving, Foundations & Philanthropic Operations

EPIP; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a visionary Vice President for Individual Giving, Foundations, and Philanthropic Operations. This pivotal role involves spearheading a data-driven fundraising strategy aimed at securing significant contributions from high-net-worth individuals and foundations. The VP will collaborate closely with the Chief Development Officer, overseeing a dedicated team and ensuring alignment with broader fundraising initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to make a profound impact on the mission of supporting youth mentorship through strategic partnerships and innovative approaches to donor engagement. If you are passionate about philanthropy and have a proven track record in fundraising leadership, this is your chance to drive meaningful change.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in fundraising with a focus on high-net-worth individuals.
• Strong leadership skills with a track record of managing teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy to secure transformational gifts.
• Cultivate strategic relationships with donors and philanthropic institutions.

Skills

Fundraising Strategy

Data-Driven Decision Making

Relationship Management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree in Nonprofit Management or related field

Job description

VP, Development- Individual Giving, Foundations & Philanthropic Operations

Posted on April 11, 2025

The Vice President (VP), Individual Giving, Foundations, and Philanthropic Operations plays a critical leadership role in advancing Big Brothers Big Sisters of America’s (BBBSA) fundraising strategy, with an emphasis on growing individual giving, foundations, and institutional support. Reporting directly to the Chief Development Officer (CDO), the Vice President will lead and execute a comprehensive, data-driven strategy to secure transformational gifts (7-figure +) from high-net-worth individuals, family foundations, donor-advised funds (DAFs), and leading philanthropic institutions. The VP will directly oversee the Senior Director, Advancement & Major Giving, and a team of fundraising professionals, the Director, Philanthropic Operations, and CRM Administration, along with the full department’s supportive resources within Philanthropic Operations, ensuring data integrity, long-term sustainability, and donor engagement at the highest levels.

This leader will act as a key partner to the CDO, supporting major fundraising initiatives and ensuring alignment with the organization's broader multi-channel fundraising strategy. The VP will cultivate strategic relationships, provide innovative leadership, and collaborate cross-functionally to drive mission impact and revenue growth across BBBSA and its network of more than 230 Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) agencies.