VP of Institutional Advancement & Brand Strategy

Georgia Baptist Mission Board; Macon (GA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Baptist Children's Homes and Family Ministries (GBCHFM) seeks a Vice President of Institutional Advancement, reporting to the President/CEO and joining the Executive Leadership Team. The role unifies two teams—Resource Development and Brand & Marketing—under a shared strategy and drives our gospel-centered mission.

The position is largely remote but must be based in Georgia, with leadership over senior directors at the Central Office in Palmetto.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive nonprofit fundraising and executive leadership experience.
• Bachelor's degree required (business, nonprofit management, communications, marketing, public relations, or related field). Master's degree preferred.
• Based in Georgia and travel frequently across the state; largely remote work.
• Familiarity with Baptist beliefs and membership in a Georgia Baptist church.

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 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

Executive presence

Fundraising

Donor relations

Strategic leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Raiser's Edge NXT

Job description

Georgia Baptist Children's Homes and Family Ministries (GBCHFM) seeks a Vice President of Institutional Advancement, reporting to the President/CEO and joining the Executive Leadership Team. The role unifies two teams—Resource Development and Brand & Marketing—under a shared strategy and drives our gospel-centered mission.

The position is largely remote but must be based in Georgia, with leadership over senior directors at the Central Office in Palmetto.