Vice President, Development & Donor Engagement
Confidential, Mountain View, CA, United States
Vice President, Development & Donor Engagement
About the Company
Premier donor-advised community foundation
Industry
Philanthropy
Type
Non Profit
Founded
2007
Employees
51-200
Categories
Non-Profit & Philanthropy
Silicon Valley Community Foundation
Svcf
Charity
Communities
Non Profit
Specialties philanthropy charitable giving grantmaking community convening corporate responsibility research and public policy
About the Role The Company is in search of a Vice President for Development and Donor Engagement. The successful candidate will be a seasoned fundraising leader with a strong background in principal, major gifts, annual fund, and donor-advised fund/special initiatives fundraising. This role is pivotal in enabling a world-class donor experience, and the VP will be responsible for the strategic design and execution of sophisticated cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies. Key priorities include establishing new gifts, stewarding current and prospective donors, and implementing planned giving initiatives. The VP will also manage a team of fundraising professionals, philanthropic advisors, and administrative staff, ensuring the team meets its fundraising goals and upholds the company's customer service standards.
Applicants for the Vice President position at the company should have a minimum of 15 years' of experience in senior-level fundraising and gift planning, with a proven track record of securing significant gifts. The role requires a deep understanding of issues facing underserved communities and the ability to articulate these to a diverse set of donors. The ideal candidate will have excellent leadership, management, and supervisory skills, as well as a strong commitment to the power of community philanthropy and the common good. A Bachelor's degree is required, and a J.D. or extensive wealth management advising experience is a plus. The company is dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and the successful candidate will be expected to contribute to this commitment. Hiring Manager Title Executive Vice President, Philanthropic Partnerships Travel Percent Less than 10% Functions Non-Profit Management
Specialties philanthropy charitable giving grantmaking community convening corporate responsibility research and public policy
About the Role The Company is in search of a Vice President for Development and Donor Engagement. The successful candidate will be a seasoned fundraising leader with a strong background in principal, major gifts, annual fund, and donor-advised fund/special initiatives fundraising. This role is pivotal in enabling a world-class donor experience, and the VP will be responsible for the strategic design and execution of sophisticated cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies. Key priorities include establishing new gifts, stewarding current and prospective donors, and implementing planned giving initiatives. The VP will also manage a team of fundraising professionals, philanthropic advisors, and administrative staff, ensuring the team meets its fundraising goals and upholds the company's customer service standards.
Applicants for the Vice President position at the company should have a minimum of 15 years' of experience in senior-level fundraising and gift planning, with a proven track record of securing significant gifts. The role requires a deep understanding of issues facing underserved communities and the ability to articulate these to a diverse set of donors. The ideal candidate will have excellent leadership, management, and supervisory skills, as well as a strong commitment to the power of community philanthropy and the common good. A Bachelor's degree is required, and a J.D. or extensive wealth management advising experience is a plus. The company is dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and the successful candidate will be expected to contribute to this commitment. Hiring Manager Title Executive Vice President, Philanthropic Partnerships Travel Percent Less than 10% Functions Non-Profit Management