The Children's Institute of Pittsburgh · 1 month ago
Vice President of Advancement
Pittsburgh, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
15+ years expThe Children's Institute of Pittsburgh is dedicated to providing high-quality care and service to children and their families. They are seeking a Vice President of Advancement who will develop and lead the organization's Institutional Advancement strategy, focusing on philanthropy and external advocacy to support growth and engagement with constituencies.
CharityChild CareHealth CareHospitalNon Profit
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Own the comprehensive advancement plan across annual giving, major gifts, principal gifts, planned/legacy giving, corporate partnerships, foundation grants, and special campaigns (capital/comprehensive/endowment)
Build and manage a diversified revenue portfolio with clear targets, timelines, and KPIs; ensure disciplined moves management and donor lifecycle strategies (acquisition, retention, upgrade, and reactivation)
Direct prospect research, wealth screening, portfolio assignment, and pipeline analytics; maintain healthy distribution and coverage across staff portfolios
Ensure robust stewardship and recognition (impact reporting, thank‑you cadence, donor journeys, and engagement events) that deepen loyalty and lifetime value
Champion a gratitude culture: equip staff and volunteers with training, messaging, and tools to authentically thank and engage donors
Serve alongside the President & CEO as liaison to lobbyists and federal/state/local elected officials; track and communicate legislative issues impacting healthcare, education, and social services
Represent The Children’s Institute at external meetings, coalitions, and community events to advance mission visibility and policy goals
Partner with the Board of Directors to elevate philanthropy (board giving, peer‑to‑peer outreach, prospect introductions)
Serve as the primary staff liaison to The Children’s Institute Foundation Board, providing strategic support, coordinating meetings and materials, and presenting advancement updates to drive engagement, accountability, and informed decision-making
Provide regular, outcomes‑focused reports featuring results, trend analysis, and strategic recommendations
Build an organization‑wide culture of philanthropy where programs, operations, and clinical teams collaborate to demonstrate impact to donors
Integrate advancement goals into strategic planning and enterprise priorities; collaborate across departments to identify funding opportunities that accelerate program outcomes
Lead, coach, and develop the Senior Director of Individual Giving and the Director of Corporate, Foundation, and Government Relations, mentor emerging talent across the advancement function
Oversee budgeting, policy development, and goal setting; refine SOPs and calendars to ensure consistent execution (solicitations, campaigns, stewardship)
Ensure CRM/data integrity, segmentation, and performance dashboards; drive insight through analytics (conversion rates, donor retention, upgrade rates, cost‑to‑raise‑a‑dollar, ROI)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in fundraising and advancement leadership, including a proven track record of securing major/principal gifts and managing complex campaigns
At least 5 years of supervisory experience leading high‑performing teams
Demonstrated success in pipeline development, portfolio management, and donor stewardship; excellence in crafting cases for support and closing gifts
Strong strategic planning, financial acumen, and KPI management; adept at using data to drive decisions
High integrity and discretion; adept in gift policies, donor intent, and compliance
Clearances Required: Act 73 FBI, Act 34 Criminal Clearance, and Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance
Preferred
master's degree or Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE)
Benefits
Medical and Prescription insurance-Choice of two health plans and networks
Dental and Vision-Free coverage for team members.
Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
Medical, Bereavement, Educational, & Personal Leaves
Parental leave (birth & adoption) paid-6 weeks
403b Retirement Plan – pre-tax & Roth options; employer match after 1 year
Student Loan Refinancing Program
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program – CI qualifies as non-profit
Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement
Professional Development/CEU’s
Life and Short- & Long-Term Disability insurance
Credit Union
Team Member Recognition Events
Referral bonus
CPR-employer paid
Travel mileage reimbursement at federal rate
Company
The Children's Institute of Pittsburgh
The Children's Institute promotes the well-being of young people and their families & providing services that meet their specific needs.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
David Miles
President & CEO
Wendy Pardee
Chief Executive Officer
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