DickersonBakker · 3 days ago
Vice President of Fundraising Solutions
DickersonBakker is dedicated to supporting nonprofit organizations in their growth and sustainability efforts. The Vice President of Fundraising Solutions will lead the agency's growth initiatives, oversee operational excellence, and manage a cross-functional team to enhance client satisfaction and profitability.
Responsibilities
Drive strategic planning, business development, and growth initiatives for the Fundraising Solutions division to achieve aggressive year-over-year revenue and profitability goals
Build scalable systems, processes, and infrastructures that increase client capacity while maintaining quality and outcomes
Partner with the Chief Growth Officer and Executive Leadership Team to shape long-term strategy and align service line objectives with the firm’s mission and overall growth plan
Oversee P&L for the Fundraising Solutions division, managing 7–8 figure budgets, forecasting, and margin optimization in partnership with the SVP, Operations
Develop and implement efficient workflows, systems, and tools that streamline project delivery and resource utilization across multiple concurrent client programs
Ensure the right balance of service excellence, staff workload, and client profitability through data-driven decision making
Recruit, train, and develop a high-performing team of account directors, strategists, and specialists
Create a culture of accountability, innovation, and collaboration across the division
Provide mentorship and growth pathways that align individual development with organizational goals
Serve as senior strategic partner to key clients, ensuring delivery of exceptional service and measurable results
Build and maintain high-trust relationships with nonprofit executives and C-suite leaders
Collaborate with internal and external partners to strengthen client outcomes and identify cross-selling opportunities across DickersonBakker’s integrated service lines
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, direct response marketing, or agency management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role
Proven success scaling a service-based business through periods of rapid growth
Strong financial acumen and demonstrated P&L ownership of 7–8 figure budgets
Expertise in project management, resource planning, and process optimization across multiple concurrent programs
Exceptional leadership, communication, and relationship management skills
Experience building and maintaining trusted relationships with senior nonprofit leaders and boards
Bachelor's degree required
Preferred
Experience in serving the nonprofit or faith-based sector strongly preferred
Master's degree preferred or equivalent experience
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits including health, retirement, and unlimited paid time off.
Company
DickersonBakker
From small grassroots startups to some of the largest multi-national nonprofits, we customize solutions to serve all types and sizes of organizations.