Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP-DC) Washington, DC Metro Area Chapter ยท 10 hours ago
Vice President, Philanthropy
Bluemont, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$140K/yr - $150K/yr
10+ years expBoulder Crest Foundation is a pioneering nonprofit organization focused on advancing Posttraumatic Growth for veterans, first responders, and their families. They are seeking a Vice President of Philanthropy to lead their fundraising strategy, drive revenue growth, and build meaningful relationships with donors and community stakeholders.
Fundraising
Responsibilities
Design and execute an integrated development strategy spanning major gifts, grants, events, community partnerships, and grassroots giving
Establish annual fundraising goals and translate them into clear, actionable plans
Track performance, share insights with leadership, and prepare regular updates for the CEO and Board
Identify, engage, and steward major donors and institutional partners
Partner closely with the Chairman and CEO on high-level donor outreach
Ensure thoughtful, consistent donor recognition and stewardship experiences
Manage a team of five professionals, including Grants Manager, Community & Events Manager, Donor Stewardship Specialist, Director of Development (Arizona), and Director of Development (Texas)
Foster accountability, clarity, and professional growth through regular meetings and coaching
Continuously assess roles, workflows, and capacity to ensure effectiveness and scale
Ensure excellence in grant management, donor data integrity, and reporting using DonorPerfect
Oversee gift processing, acknowledgments, departmental budgeting, and expense approvals
Oversee signature events and represent Boulder Crest in community and partner settings
Guide fundraising communications, including donor materials, impact reporting, and digital engagement
Support volunteer engagement and on-site experiences at Boulder Crest Virginia
Develop strategic partnerships with businesses, community leaders, influencers, and national organizations
Deploy creative strategies to raise both funds and awareness year over year
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
10+ years of fundraising experience, including success and expertise in major gifts, grants, and donor engagement
5+ years of nonprofit leadership experience, managing teams and building comprehensive revenue strategies
Values-aligned leader who embodies Boulder Crest Foundation's core values: Passionate, Kind, Competent, Curious, and Courageous
Collaborative, decisive leader who operates comfortably at the executive level
Data-savvy and systems-oriented with experience using CRM systems to drive strategy and track results
Seasoned manager with expert coaching and performance management skills and the capability to develop high-performing teams
Adept project manager to meet expectations, timelines, and budgets
Problem solver versus problem identifier, who attacks issues with vigor and tenacity using appropriate techniques
Skilled communicator and relationship builder to inspire trust and confidence across donors, board members, partners, and staff
Personal commitment to developing deep understanding of Boulder Crest's Posttraumatic Growth mission and ability to articulate our impact to diverse audiences
Benefits
Bonus potential based on performance
Company
Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP-DC) Washington, DC Metro Area Chapter
The Washington DC Metro Area Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP DC) is one of the largest and most active chapters in the nation, offering members the opportunity to connect with colleagues, engage in creative thinking, network with new friends and achieve great results in their work.
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