VP, Major Gifts & Advancement Strategy

Make-A-Wish Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 122,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Make-A-Wish Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana seeks a strategic Vice President of Major Gifts to lead the chapter’s advancement program, accelerate principal gifts, and grow revenue with the President & CEO. You will supervise the Major Gifts team, steward donors, and drive transformational funding opportunities.

As a senior fundraiser and leader, you’ll partner with the CEO, boards, volunteers, and senior staff to shape strategic priorities, manage a robust donor pipeline, and ensure excellent

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, with 10+ years of successful development/marketing or equivalent work experience.
• Experience leading major gifts and fundraising programs is expected.
• Ability to partner with senior leadership, boards, and volunteers to drive fundraising priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Major Gifts team through coaching, performance management, and professional development.
• Maintain a portfolio of major gift prospects and develop personalized engagement and solicitation plans.
• Partner with the President & CEO, Executive Leadership Team, and boards to advance fundraising priorities.

Skills

Leadership

Fundraising

Strategic planning

Donor relations

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

10+ years of development/fundraising experience

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Make-A-Wish Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana seeks a strategic Vice President of Major Gifts to lead the chapter’s advancement program, accelerate principal gifts, and grow revenue with the President & CEO. You will supervise the Major Gifts team, steward donors, and drive transformational funding opportunities.

As a senior fundraiser and leader, you’ll partner with the CEO, boards, volunteers, and senior staff to shape strategic priorities, manage a robust donor pipeline, and ensure excellent