VP, Development & Philanthropy Strategy

Ncmec; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

NCMEC seeks a Vice President, Development in Alexandria, VA, to lead private philanthropy strategy and translate our five-year growth plan into a measurable fundraising program. The role blends enterprise leadership with hands-on donor engagement and requires building a disciplined operation across giving, foundations, corporate partnerships, and events.

The VP will partner across the organization to drive growth, steward major funders, and build leadership capacity while representing NCMEC with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Ten to twelve years of progressively responsible fundraising experience.
• Demonstrated success building or scaling fundraising programs.
• Experience managing six- to seven-figure donor portfolios.
• Strong Salesforce proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-year private philanthropy strategy translating organizational goals into annual priorities and revenue targets.
• Serve as senior philanthropy strategist and business partner to CEO and leaders across the organization.
• Build and manage a high-performing Development team with clear goals and accountability.
• Personally cultivate, solicit, and close significant gifts and partnerships.
• Partner with Communications and Operations to optimize donor journeys and donor retention.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Fundraising leadership

Donor relations

Sales & negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Team development

Education

Bachelor’s degree (required)

Advanced degree preferred

10–12 years fundraising experience

Experience managing six- to seven-figure portfolios

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

NCMEC seeks a Vice President, Development in Alexandria, VA, to lead private philanthropy strategy and translate our five-year growth plan into a measurable fundraising program. The role blends enterprise leadership with hands-on donor engagement and requires building a disciplined operation across giving, foundations, corporate partnerships, and events.

The VP will partner across the organization to drive growth, steward major funders, and build leadership capacity while representing NCMEC with