JVS Boston · 1 week ago
Vice President of Philanthropy
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expJVS Boston is a non-profit agency dedicated to empowering individuals from diverse communities to find employment and build careers. They are seeking a Vice President of Philanthropy to lead their individual philanthropy program, manage donor relationships, and oversee fundraising events while ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and strategies.
Career PlanningSkill AssessmentVocational Education
Responsibilities
Lead and oversee JVS’s individual giving program, including major gifts, annual giving, stewardship, planned giving, donor engagement, and events
Partner with the Chief Advancement Officer to set philanthropic goals, monitor progress, and refine strategy in alignment with organizational priorities
Ensure integration and alignment across all donor touchpoints, engagement strategies, and solicitation efforts
Collaborate across the agency to develop and maintain a compelling and consistent case for support
Manage a selective portfolio of major and leadership-level donors and prospects
Develop and oversee individualized strategies for cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of high-value donors
Coordinate donor strategies with those managed by the CAO and CEO, as appropriate
Ensure donor relationships are supported by thoughtful stewardship, meaningful engagement opportunities, and clear communication
Provide leadership and oversight of JVS’s planned giving efforts
Ensure appropriate collateral, messaging, and stewardship strategies are in place to support legacy giving
Partner with the CAO to identify, cultivate, and steward planned giving prospects
Provide strategic oversight of all donor-facing events, including cultivation, stewardship, and signature events
Supervise the Advancement and Community Outreach Manager, who is responsible for event execution, logistics, and volunteer engagement
Ensure events are aligned with philanthropic strategy, advance donor movement, and reinforce JVS’s mission and values
Evaluate event effectiveness and return on investment, and recommend improvements
Oversee Advancement operations
Ensure accurate, strategic use of Salesforce for donor tracking, reporting, and performance analysis
Review fundraising data, projections, and reports to inform strategy and decision-making
Manage and mentor the Advancement and Community Outreach Manager and Advancement Operations professional
Set clear priorities, expectations, and accountability for direct reports
Contribute to a collaborative, high-performing Advancement team culture
Partner with the President & CEO and Chief Advancement Officer on Board engagement related to philanthropy
Support Board members in their roles as ambassadors and solicitors for JVS
Assist with planning and execution of Board-related fundraising activities
Partner with the CAO on revenue forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning related to individual giving
Participate in Advancement leadership meetings and agency-wide collaboration
Represent JVS professionally with donors, volunteers, and external stakeholders
Qualification
Required
5-10 years leading individual philanthropy programs, including major gifts and donor stewardship
Experience with Salesforce or comparable CRM
Demonstrated success managing staff and overseeing complex fundraising programs
Strong donor relationship skills and comfort working with senior volunteers and executives
Experience overseeing fundraising events, donor engagement strategies, and advancement systems
Strategic thinker with the ability to operate independently and exercise sound judgment
Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills
Commitment to JVS's mission and values
Company
JVS Boston
JVS Boston is a workforce development organization in New England. It helps individuals gain skills, education, and find good jobs.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$10.25MKey Investors
Massachusetts Clean Energy Center
2022-06-12Grant· $10M
2013-06-14Grant· $0.25M
Leadership Team
Kira Khazatsky
President and CEO
Recent News
2025-09-26
Rochester Business Journal
2025-06-08
BostonGlobe.com
2025-03-01
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