STEM Coding Lab · 1 day ago
Vice President of Development
Pittsburgh, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
4+ years expSTEM Coding Lab is a nonprofit organization based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, dedicated to closing the digital divide by bringing high-quality computer science education to K–8 students in under-resourced communities. The Vice President of Development will lead efforts to grow and diversify the funding base through relationship-building and will collaborate closely with the CEO to design and implement a comprehensive development strategy.
EducationSTEM EducationUnderserved Children
Responsibilities
Develops and implements an annual development plan in alignment with organizational goals, priorities, and budget targets
Monitor fundraising performance metrics (e.g. pipeline health, conversion rates, donor retention, average gift size) and adjust tactics accordingly
Conduct prospect research (government, individual, foundation, corporate) to identify new opportunities and map strategies for cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship
Maintain and manage a pipeline and coordinate donor touchpoints
Support the CEO and board in fundraising strategy, planning, and execution (e.g. briefing materials, campaign targets, campaign structure)
Manage a portfolio of donors and prospects (e.g. mid-level and emerging major donors), cultivating relationships, making asks, and stewarding post-gift engagement
Prepare solicitation materials, proposals, briefs, one-pagers, and donor presentations
Coordinate donor recognition, reporting, and impact communication (annual reports, newsletters, donor updates)
Facilitate donor visits, meetings, and events, working with internal teams to craft compelling narratives, site visits, and impact storytelling
Oversee stewardship plans to ensure donors feel seen, informed, and valued over the long term
Lead or coordinate the full grant life cycle: research, LOIs, proposal drafting, budgeting, submission, compliance, reporting, and evaluation
Track all grant deadlines, deliverables, and reporting schedules, and ensure alignment between program impact and grant requirements
Plan, execute, and evaluate fundraising events and campaigns (e.g. gala, community fundraisers, awareness events, giving days)
Oversee campaign logistics (invitations, event staffing, vendor coordination, marketing, follow-up)
Work cross-functionally (communications, operations, programs) to integrate mission messaging, branding, and impact stories into event and campaign content
Maintain integrity, accuracy, and segmentation of the donor database (CRM)
Generate regular donor performance and pipeline reports; support data-driven decision making
Work with finance/operations teams to coordinate gift processing, reconcile donations, and align on financial reporting
Develop and document internal processes, workflows, and systems to scale fundraising operations (e.g. move-management protocols, templates, standard operating procedures)
Partner closely with program, operations, and finance teams to align fundraising goals with programmatic impact, storytelling, and operational capacity
Train, mentor, and engage volunteers, board members, and staff in fundraising best practices (e.g. role in solicitation, donor engagement, event support)
Provide support and input for organizational planning, participating in strategic meetings, cross-functional initiatives, and annual planning
Oversee the development and manage the financial resources of the department supported by the Vice President of Operations
Train and support the Manager of Business Development as your direct report
Identify and implement efficiencies within the development department
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, business, communications, marketing, public administration, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
4-8 years of experience in fundraising, development, donor relations, or related nonprofit roles, with a demonstrated record of meeting or exceeding fundraising goals
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to craft persuasive donor materials and translate complex program outcomes into compelling narratives
Proven success in managing grants or corporate sponsorships, including prospect research, proposal writing, and reporting
Strong relationship management skills, with experience cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors, partners, and sponsors
Strong organizational and project management abilities, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and stakeholders simultaneously
Experience using donor databases for tracking gifts, moves management, and pipeline reporting
Commitment to equity and inclusion, with an understanding of how access to computer science education impacts economic mobility and opportunity
Preferred
Experience working in education, youth development, or STEM-focused nonprofits, or a strong interest in these areas
Familiarity with local Pittsburgh philanthropic networks, including foundations, corporations, and community leaders
Experience designing or supporting fundraising campaigns or events, including sponsorship fulfillment and donor recognition
Comfort using AI, analytics, or digital tools to enhance fundraising effectiveness (e.g., donor segmentation, storytelling, automation)
Experience supporting board engagement in fundraising efforts (e.g., providing materials, coordinating outreach)
Demonstrated curiosity, creativity, and drive to grow professionally within a fast-paced, entrepreneurial nonprofit
Benefits
Competitive salary
Paid time off
Health benefit stipend provided
Positive and rewarding work culture
Company
STEM Coding Lab
STEM Coding Lab is focused on providing computer education to underserved children.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$0.98MKey Investors
Richard King Mellon FoundationEden Hall Foundation
2024-01-08Grant· $0.64M
2022-08-30Grant· $0.1M
2022-04-26Grant· $0.25M
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