VP of Development & Major Gifts Strategy

Feeding America

Honolulu (HI)

Hybrid

USD 150,000 - 210,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Hawaiʻi Foodbank is seeking a dynamic Vice President of Development to lead fundraising strategy, donor engagement, communications, and development operations during a pivotal period of growth. Reporting to the President & CEO, this executive will build scalable programs and personally cultivate major gifts to advance the mission across Hawaiʻi.

In a hybrid role, you will direct a growing team, partner with the board and volunteers, and drive a major capital campaign while expanding annual

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Minimum 10 years of progressive fundraising leadership experience.
Demonstrated success leading major gifts, annual giving, institutional giving, and campaign fundraising programs.
Experience securing or supporting six- and seven-figure philanthropic gifts.
Proven experience managing and developing high-performing teams.
Experience working closely with executive leadership and boards of directors.
Strong communication, relationship-building, and strategic planning skills.
Capital campaign leadership experience strongly preferred.
Experience within nonprofit, healthcare, education, human services, or other mission-driven organizations preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute comprehensive fundraising strategies that support annual and long-term organizational goals.
Lead and mentor a growing team of fundraising, donor engagement, communications, and development operations professionals.
Personally cultivate, solicit, and steward major and principal gift donors.
Partner with executive leadership, board members, and volunteers to advance fundraising initiatives and donor relationships.
Provide leadership for a large-scale capital campaign and other strategic fundraising initiatives.
Oversee donor engagement, corporate and foundation partnerships, planned giving, and annual giving programs.
Establish fundraising goals, performance metrics, and reporting processes to drive growth and accountability.
Serve as a visible ambassador for the organization within the community and among key stakeholders.