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Vice President, Development

Vice PresidentVice PresidentFull TimeRemoteTeam 11-50Since 1992H1B No SponsorCompany Site LinkedIn

Location

New York

Posted

152 days ago

Salary

$220K - $225K / year

Bachelor Degree10 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

• For 37 years, Echoing Green has been on the front lines of solving the world’s biggest problems, raising up the transformational leaders willing to speak truth to power and challenge the status quo. • The Vice President, Development will be a transformative leader responsible for designing, executing, and scaling Echoing Green's fundraising strategy. • This role will drive growth across individual, institutional, and corporate giving raising $20M annually. • The successful candidate will expand and diversify Echoing Green's pipeline, foster a culture of philanthropy across the organization, and empower our Development team to lead with creativity and bold innovation. • By combining strategic vision with hands-on execution, the VP will ensure Echoing Green has the continued resources to fuel our mission of 'a movement of leaders innovating today to transform tomorrow.'

Job Requirements

Minimum of 10 years’ experience in fundraising, development, or revenue-generating leadership roles within social impact, philanthropy, or adjacent sectors
Demonstrated track record of raising $10M–$30M annually, including personally closing six- and seven-figure gifts
Strategic Fundraising Leadership: Ability to set and deliver on ambitious revenue goals, evaluate ROI of fundraising activities, and translate vision into actionable fundraising plans
Team Empowerment: Demonstrated ability to inspire, mentor, and equip a development team to confidently lead pitches, foster creativity, and take ownership of revenue outcomes
Stakeholder Engagement: Executive presence and interpersonal skills to partner effectively with the CEO, President, Board, and top-level donors and funders
Pipeline Development: Strong prospecting and cultivation skills, with an entrepreneurial, “hunter” mindset to expand and diversify revenue streams
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Experience breaking down silos and aligning fundraising strategies with organizational priorities
Equity & Values Alignment: Deep commitment to equity and social justice, positioning fundraising as a values-driven partnership that shifts power and resources
Communication: Exceptional written and verbal skills, able to craft compelling cases for support and inspire diverse audiences
Resilience & Ingenuity: Creative, scrappy, and outcomes-driven approach; able to overcome obstacles and deliver results in dynamic, resource-conscious environments.

Benefits

Up to 27 days of paid time off each year, plus 9 paid holidays and a 10-day winter break
Comprehensive health coverage for medical, dental, and vision needs
16 weeks of paid parental leave and 12 weeks of paid personal sick leave
A monthly well-being stipend ($100/month) to use in ways that best support you
A monthly wireless stipend ($100/month)
An annual professional development fund ($1,350/year)
A 403(b) retirement savings plan with an employer match of up to 7% of your salary, which begins after you complete your first year at Echoing Green.