VP of Midwest Development & Major Gifts

City Year; Midwest (WY); Hybrid; USD 153,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

City Year is seeking a VP, Development - Midwest to lead regional fundraising, major gifts, and donor engagement, driving a multi-year growth plan and strengthening the City Year Midwest presence.

The role partners with national teams, executives, boards, and local leaders to expand philanthropic investment, manage a high-net-worth portfolio, and shape regional strategy; travel required, with strong collaboration across the national office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 8+ years fundraising/advancement experience.
• Proven success securing $100k+ major gifts.
• Strong communication, strategy, relationship skills.
• Willingness to travel; regional familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional major gifts strategy and donor management.
• Partner with directors to develop fundraising plans for growth.
• Cultivate new donors and expand regional visibility.
• Oversee systems, dashboards, and forecasting in Salesforce.

Skills

Fundraising

Major gifts

Donor cultivation

Strategic leadership

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

City Year is seeking a VP, Development - Midwest to lead regional fundraising, major gifts, and donor engagement, driving a multi-year growth plan and strengthening the City Year Midwest presence.

The role partners with national teams, executives, boards, and local leaders to expand philanthropic investment, manage a high-net-worth portfolio, and shape regional strategy; travel required, with strong collaboration across the national office.