Vice President of Development

The role

The Vice President of Development will lead the growth and diversification of the fundraising program. This leader will expand philanthropic revenue, strengthen donor relationships, and manage the development team.

What you will do

• Create and execute a comprehensive development plan with the CEO and Board.
• Develop a diversified fundraising approach to expand revenue and donor engagement.
• Strengthen relationships with existing donors.
• Build and maintain a qualified fundraising pipeline with performance metrics.
• Build collaborative relationships with Board members.
• Equip Board members to leverage their networks for fundraising.
• Represent Fulfillment Fund at donor meetings and philanthropic events.
• Lead a portfolio including major gifts, foundations, corporations, and special events.
• Lead, develop, and grow the development team.
• Strengthen development operations and donor tracking.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in nonprofit fundraising or development
• At least 5 years in a senior leadership role
• Proven success leading multimillion-dollar fundraising efforts
• Demonstrated success developing a major gifts program
• Proven experience building, leading, and developing fundraising teams
• Strong financial acumen
• Proficiency with donor management systems, prospect tracking, and fundraising analytics

Nice to have

• Master's degree in Nonprofit Management, Business Administration, or a related field
• Experience in education-focused fundraising, including relationships with educational foundations or alumni giving programs
• Experience with Raiser's Edge

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with match
• Generous paid time off, including holidays, vacation, sick leave, and the week between Christmas and New Year’s
• Professional development support

About the company

Fulfillment Fund has helped more than 37,000 Los Angeles students build pathways to higher education and economic mobility through college access and career readiness programs.