VP, Institutional Advancement — Growth & Partnerships (GA)

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Inc.; Georgia; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Baptist Children’s Homes and Family Ministries is seeking a Vice President of Institutional Advancement to design and deploy a unified strategy across major gifts, church relations, and brand initiatives. The role reports to the President/CEO and leads two teams from the Palmetto Central Office, with extensive travel across Georgia.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in nonprofit fundraising, executive leadership, and a track record of six- and seven-figure gifts, plus a bachelor’s degree;

Qualifications

• A deep, authentic commitment to GBCHFM’s Christian mission and a willingness to understand and support the Sanctuary Model of trauma-responsive care.
• 8+ years of progressive nonprofit fundraising and executive leadership experience, including a proven, verifiable track record of cultivating and closing six and seven-figure principal gifts.
• Exceptional executive presence, media relations acumen, and the relational skill to build partnerships with donors, churches, and business leaders across the state.
• A collaborative, adaptable, team-first leadership style with a willingness to learn and grow.
• Bachelor’s degree required (business administration, nonprofit management, communications, marketing, public relations, or related field); master’s degree preferred
• Familiarity with traditional Baptist beliefs and a lifestyle that seeks to honor Christ; active membership in a Georgia Baptist church
• Willingness to be based in Georgia full-time and travel frequently across the state, including some evenings and weekends

Responsibilities

• Cultivate, solicit, and steward relationships with principal and major gift donors, foundations, and corporate partners across Georgia
• Provide executive leadership for the institutional advancement program, setting strategic priorities and aligning fundraising, marketing, communications, and church relations around shared goals
• Build and strengthen relationships with churches, Baptist associations, community leaders, and business partners across Georgia to expand the ministry’s visibility and support
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the President/CEO on philanthropy, external relationships, and organizational reputation
• Ensure donor relationships and advancement activities are stewarded with integrity, compliance, and financial accountability

Skills

Fundraising

Executive leadership

Donor relations

Strategic planning

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Raiser's Edge NXT

Job description

Georgia Baptist Children’s Homes and Family Ministries is seeking a Vice President of Institutional Advancement to design and deploy a unified strategy across major gifts, church relations, and brand initiatives. The role reports to the President/CEO and leads two teams from the Palmetto Central Office, with extensive travel across Georgia.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in nonprofit fundraising, executive leadership, and a track record of six- and seven-figure gifts, plus a bachelor’s degree;