Vice President of Development

Job Summary

Seeking an entrepreneurial fundraising leader, the full-time Vice President of Development will design and implement fundraising strategies, cultivate relationships with individual philanthropists and institutions, and lead a newly established development office in a remote environment.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of Tides' development strategy to establish a sustainable donor pipeline and revenue stream
• Build and manage relationships with major and principal gift donors, focusing on diverse donor communities
• Mentor and develop the development team, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability while achieving ambitious fundraising targets

Required qualifications

• A minimum of 10 years of leadership experience in philanthropy or major gifts fundraising
• Proven track record of cultivating and soliciting high-net-worth individuals and institutional funders
• Experience engaging donors of color and understanding their unique philanthropic behaviors
• Strong interpersonal skills with a natural ability to build rapport and navigate complexity
• Proficiency with CRM platforms like Salesforce and familiarity with MS Office Suite