VP of Advancement & Philanthropy (Hybrid)

Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence (BBBSI) is seeking a Vice President of Advancement to lead fundraising strategy, donor development, and engagement across major gifts, foundations, and corporate giving. The role partners with the CEO, board, and staff to ensure sustainable funding for BBBSI’s mission.

The VP of Advancement will drive a culture of philanthropy, manage a donor portfolio, and oversee annual advancement plans, budgets, and events while ensuring ethical and compliant fundraising

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; minimum of 10 years fundraising experience.
• Proven leadership, project-management, and people-management skills.
• CRM experience; Salesforce experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define BBBSI’s mission, vision, and strategic direction with the leadership team.
• Oversee all fundraising activities including annual fund and major gifts.
• Lead a high-performing fundraising and marketing team with coaching and accountability.
• Represent BBBSI to donors, prospects, and external stakeholders.
• Design cost-effective fundraising programs with strong ROI and campaigns.
• Maintain data integrity and compliance with policies across campaigns.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

People management

Multitasking

Communication

Strategic thinking

CRM experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Job description

Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence (BBBSI) is seeking a Vice President of Advancement to lead fundraising strategy, donor development, and engagement across major gifts, foundations, and corporate giving. The role partners with the CEO, board, and staff to ensure sustainable funding for BBBSI’s mission.

The VP of Advancement will drive a culture of philanthropy, manage a donor portfolio, and oversee annual advancement plans, budgets, and events while ensuring ethical and compliant fundraising