VP, Development & Philanthropy — Fundraising Leader

Vitalant; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 208,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Wellness resources

Hinge Health support

Job summary

Vitalant, a nationwide nonprofit, seeks a strategic Vice President, Development to lead its national philanthropy program and collaborate with Foundation leadership, executives, and volunteers.

You will oversee annual, monthly, employee, major, and planned giving, building a strong donor pipeline and securing transformational gifts while aligning fundraising with healthcare and community-focused missions. Excellent communication and leadership required.

Qualifications

• Ten years of management of development functions.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Marketing, Sales, Business or related field.
• Foundational understanding of “best practices” and commitment to ethical fundraising.
• Fundraising experience in a non-profit setting preferred; or equivalent experience in sales, marketing and communication in the for-profit environment, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute a national fundraising strategy that drives growth across annual giving, monthly giving, employee giving, major gifts, and planned giving programs.
• Cultivate, solicit, and steward individual donors, corporate partners, and philanthropic supporters while building a strong pipeline of prospective donors and transformational gifts.
• Partner with Foundation leadership, executive teams, regional leaders, and board members to identify opportunities and advance organizational fundraising priorities.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to development team members, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and philanthropic excellence.
• Strengthen donor engagement and stewardship efforts through personalized relationship strategies, compelling mission-based storytelling, and data-driven fundraising practices.

Skills

Leadership

Fundraising

Donor engagement

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Marketing, Sales, Business or related field

Job description

Vitalant, a nationwide nonprofit, seeks a strategic Vice President, Development to lead its national philanthropy program and collaborate with Foundation leadership, executives, and volunteers.

You will oversee annual, monthly, employee, major, and planned giving, building a strong donor pipeline and securing transformational gifts while aligning fundraising with healthcare and community-focused missions. Excellent communication and leadership required.