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Vice President, Development

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Location

United States

Posted

114 days ago

Salary

$132.5K - $160K / year

Bachelor Degree10 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

• The Vice President, Development is the primary driver of the planning and execution of UnboundEd's fundraising efforts • Collaborate with SVP, CEO, and President to develop and sustain a fundraising strategy that will support the achievement of UnboundEd’s mission and vision and organizational goals • Play a senior leadership role in driving organizational development strategy • Advise SVP, CEO, and President on strategy, trends, and opportunities • Lead UnboundEd in FY26 goal of securing $6.7M in philanthropic fundraising • Stay abreast of trends and emerging priorities in the education and philanthropy sectors • Prepare briefs, memos, presentations, and supporting materials • Collaborate in funder meetings for new/existing grants • Drive next steps during the prospecting process • Collaborate with colleagues to develop and oversee detailed cross-functional project plans and workflows • Monitor grant timelines, and collaborate with grant stakeholders • Prepare and/or supervise the development of timely, accurate grant reports • Strengthen relationships with existing donors through consistent engagement • Collaborate with leadership to align fundraising initiatives with organizational goals • Create comprehensive reports on fundraising progress, donor engagement, and revenue forecasts

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience in a relevant field (e.g., education, public administration, nonprofit management) required
At least 10 years of demonstrated expertise in nonprofit fundraising with a proven track record of securing major gifts and meeting revenue targets
Strong understanding of fundraising principles, cultivation, proposal development, and grant management
Very strong track record of developing funder relationships, and generating new funding sources
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling narratives that resonate with diverse audiences of funders
Strong analytical skills, with experience managing donor data and leveraging CRM systems to inform strategic decisions
Demonstrated proficiency in CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce), project management systems (Asana), and collaboration tools such as Google Workspace
Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize deadlines and deliver high-quality outputs
Commitment to UnboundEd’s organizational values and a deep learning orientation toward diversity, equity, and inclusion
Collaborative and team-oriented, with a history of working effectively across functions and contributing to organizational goals

Benefits

UnboundEd offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience and education
generous benefits package that includes take-as-you-need vacation time
group medical, dental, and vision plans
disability and life insurance plans
employer-sponsored 401K retirement plan with a 5% employer contribution and no vesting period