Development Guild · 1 day ago
Vice President of Fundraising
NYC Metro Area
Part-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$82/hr - $89/hr
10+ years expDevelopment Guild is a national consulting firm that provides Executive Search, BIG Question services, and Fundraising Counsel to nonprofit organizations. The Vice President of Fundraising will lead fundraising projects, manage a sales portfolio, and expand the firm’s network among nonprofit leaders, particularly in the NYC metro region.
ConsultingProfessional ServicesService Industry
Responsibilities
Lead or partner in the management of Fundraising Assessments and Campaign Counsel, including Feasibility Studies, for client engagements in the NYC metro area and nationally
Expand the firm’s network in the NYC metro area
Manage a sales portfolio, attend weekly sales meetings
Provide Interim Management services (both remotely and onsite at client locations)
Initiate and maintain strong relationships with clients and a broad network of sector leaders
Gather data, analyze, and present findings in reports
Interact with Development Guild’s AI product team and engage in Strategy projects
Serve as a Moderator for BIG Question strategy services, facilitating engaging productive events publicly or for client engagements
Speak on behalf of the firm at conferences and webinars as requested
Contribute to and/or lead executive search work as needed; foster positive relationships with candidates
Embrace an environment that respects staff’s experience and potential, asks them to do their best work, and supports them in achieving it
Qualification
Required
10+ years of professional and progressive fundraising experience are required
Success with various aspects of fundraising including Capital Campaign planning and management, and major gifts cultivation and solicitation (6-7 figure gifts)
Experience working closely with senior management, boards and/or volunteer leadership
Experience working in multiple non-profit sectors (Human Service, Education, Healthcare, etc.)
Experience managing a team
Interest in building a consulting sales portfolio, ability to leverage professional network to generate new consulting opportunities for the firm
Recent public speaking experience including conferences, webinars and/or podcasts
Experienced adapting to new technology, including AI; picks up new programs and applications quickly
Analytic ability, a demonstrated ability to develop and communicate data-based recommendations
Excellent communication and writing skills
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and follow through
Ability to travel for meetings and conferences, and the ability to provide interim onsite counsel (up to two days per week in person) will be expected
Candidates must reside in the NYC metropolitan area and have a professional network of non-profit leaders in that region
Preferred
Consulting experience (including Campaign Counsel, Campaign Feasibility Studies, Interim Management, Case writing) a plus
Benefits
Benefits, including health benefits, are available based on number of hours worked.
Company
Development Guild
We partner with nonprofit leaders to drive their missions forward with fresh perspectives and high-impact solutions through our experience in fundraising, strategy, and executive search services.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Deborah Brown
Chief Operating Officer
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