Vice President of Development
7 days ago
Philadelphia
Job DescriptionPosition Summary The Vice President of Development is the organization's lead fundraising strategist and relationship-builder, responsible for designing, leading, and executing a comprehensive development program that strengthens community support and advances the mission and long-term sustainability of the organization. This role oversees and manages a six-person Development team, providing strategic direction, mentorship, and accountability across all fundraising functions. Reporting directly to the CEO and serving on the Leadership Team, the VP oversees all philanthropic revenue streams-including major gifts, annual giving, institutional support, planned giving, and events-and plays a key leadership role in planning and executing an upcoming major fundraising campaign. The Vice President partners closely with the CEO, Chief of Staff, Board of Directors, Development Committee, and cross-functional colleagues, including the Director of Public Relations & Marketing, to align fundraising strategy, communications, and engagement efforts. Key ResponsibilitiesOrganizational & Strategic Leadership * Serve as a member of the Leadership Team, contributing to organizational strategy, planning, and decision-making. * Partner closely with the CEO to advance fundraising priorities, donor relationships, and campaign leadership. * Act as a visible and credible ambassador with donors, institutional partners, and community stakeholders. * Collaborate with and support the Board of Directors and Development Committee in fulfilling their fundraising and ambassadorial roles. Fundraising Strategy & Execution * Design, implement, and refine a comprehensive fundraising strategy aligned with organizational priorities and growth goals. * Provide leadership for all development functions, including: * Major and principal gifts * Annual fund and mid-level giving * Foundation and corporate philanthropy * Planned and legacy giving * Special events and campaigns * Development operations * Set annual and multi-year revenue goals; monitor performance, analyze results, and adapt strategies as needed. * Stay current on emerging trends and best practices in philanthropy, donor engagement, and campaign fundraising. Major Gifts & Campaign Leadership * In concert with the CEO and Chief of Staff, lead strategy and execution for a major fundraising campaign, including planning, donor strategy, solicitation sequencing, and stewardship. * Personally manage and solicit a portfolio of high-capacity donors and prospects. * Partner with the CEO, Board members, and senior leaders on donor cultivation and solicitation. * Advance a culture of relationship-based fundraising focused on long-term partnerships and multi-year commitments. Team Leadership & Management * Lead, mentor, and support a high-performing Development team; set clear goals, expectations, and accountability measures. * Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and growth-oriented team culture. * Ensure effective systems, processes, and workflows aligned with best practices and cross-departmental collaboration. * Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion in fundraising strategy, team leadership, and donor engagement. Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or industry certifications preferred. 10+ years of progressive fundraising experience, including significant leadership responsibility. 5+ years managing and leading development teams. Demonstrated experience planning and executing major or capital campaigns. Proven success in major gift fundraising and donor relationship management. Strong strategic, analytical, and organizational skills, with the ability to translate vision into execution. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills; comfortable engaging diverse stakeholders at all levels. Deep alignment with and passion for the organization's mission and animal welfare. Ability to travel locally between organizational sites; reliable transportation required. Company DescriptionW3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more. We’re proud of the investments we’ve made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies. Our Services W3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization’s staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates. We specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, and temporary positions for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding. We are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software. Our Expertise W3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company’s unique needs. As a W3Global client, you’ll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.W3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more.\r\n\r\nWe’re proud of the investments we’ve made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.\r\n\r\nOur Services\r\nW3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization’s staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.\r\n\r\nWe specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, and temporary positions for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.\r\n\r\nWe are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.\r\n\r\nOur Expertise\r\nW3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company’s unique needs.\r\n\r\nAs a W3Global client, you’ll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.