VP, Institutional Growth & Fundraising (Remote)

HIAS; Village of Silver Springs (NY); Remote; USD 165,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

HIAS is seeking a Vice President of Business Development to lead and grow the organization's institutional fundraising and partnerships. This executive will align revenue strategy with HIAS priorities, expand donor bases, and guide cross-functional teams to sustain long-term financial resilience.

The role demands strategic leadership, data-driven planning, and a proven track record securing major investments from foundations, corporations, governments, and multilateral donors.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree required; graduate degree preferred in International Relations, Communications, or related social science.
• 10+ years of experience in institutional development or fundraising, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership role.
• Demonstrated track record securing transformational institutional investments.
• Experience with foundations, corporations, governments, and multilateral donors.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver sustainable growth in institutional revenue aligned with organizational priorities and long-term financial objectives.
• Expand and diversify institutional funding streams to reduce revenue concentration risk.
• Position HIAS competitively within humanitarian and development sectors by identifying emerging funding opportunities.
• Provide executive leadership with market intelligence and strategic recommendations.
• Foster a high-performing, accountable business development function that achieves fundraising and pipeline targets.

Skills

Leadership

Fundraising strategy

Donor relationship building

CRM experience

Strategic thinking

Financial budgeting

Communication skills

Team development

Education

Undergraduate degree

Graduate degree in International Relations, Communications, or related social science

Job description

HIAS is seeking a Vice President of Business Development to lead and grow the organization's institutional fundraising and partnerships. This executive will align revenue strategy with HIAS priorities, expand donor bases, and guide cross-functional teams to sustain long-term financial resilience.

The role demands strategic leadership, data-driven planning, and a proven track record securing major investments from foundations, corporations, governments, and multilateral donors.