Constructive Dialogue Institute · 2 days ago
Vice President of Advancement
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$180K/yr - $200K/yr
10+ years expThe Constructive Dialogue Institute (CDI) is a non-profit dedicated to equipping the next generation of Americans with the skills to communicate and collaborate across lines of difference. CDI is seeking a strategic, entrepreneurial leader to serve as their Vice President of Advancement, responsible for leading the organization’s development strategy and overseeing all aspects of philanthropic revenue.
E-LearningEducationNon Profit
Hiring Manager
Sarah Kakenmaster
Responsibilities
Lead CDI’s fundraising strategy, with accountability for setting and achieving ambitious, sustainable philanthropic revenue goals in partnership with the Executive Director
Work closely with the Growth Team to identify and match funders to aligned programmatic and institutional opportunities
Design and lead thoughtful engagement—updates, convenings, and learning opportunities—that effectively leverages CDI team members
Represent CDI externally at donor meetings, conferences, and events
Identify, manage, and grow a portfolio of institutional and high-net-worth donors—driving cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship
Strategically direct the Executive Director’s involvement with funders for greatest impact
Lead development and submission of compelling grant proposals, reports, and donor materials
Maintain and refine core assets—case studies, pitch decks, templates, and messaging
Ensure all deliverables reflect CDI’s voice, strategy, and impact
Build and manage HubSpot and development systems for accurate data, pipeline tracking, and reporting
Oversee grant tracking, deadlines, and donor relationship milestones
Partner with Finance on forecasting and philanthropic reporting
Develop scalable infrastructure—workflows, tools, and documentation—to support growth
Define and execute short- and long-term staffing strategy for the development function, in collaboration with Operations
Qualification
Required
10–12+ years of fundraising experience, including at least 3 in a leadership role shaping and executing development strategy
Proven track record securing six- and seven-figure gifts from both foundations and individuals
Skilled relationship-builder who earns trust with individuals across the ideological spectrum
Strategic and entrepreneurial —you bring vision, take initiative, and generate ideas that move fundraising forward
Strong communicator who translates complex work into compelling narratives and cases for support
Equally comfortable zooming out and diving in —able to manage a portfolio, write proposals, run systems, and drive strategy
Exceptionally organized and self-motivated —you keep details tight, systems running, and work moving without hand-holding
Deeply aligned with CDI's mission and excited to help bridge divides and promote constructive dialogue
Preferred
Bonus: background in academia or higher ed
Benefits
A Mission-Driven Culture — we practice what we preach, so our work culture is characterized by intellectual humility, continuous improvement, and open-mindedness.
Remote-First — CDI was founded as a remote-first organization, and we work hard to maintain a strong team culture across vast distances.
Unlimited PTO — as well as 13 company holidays.
Remote Work Support — up to $500 reimbursed for home office equipment (like desks, chairs, or webcams) and up to $50/month reimbursed for home internet or cell phone expenses.
Other Benefits — employer-supported health, vision and dental plans, subsidized parental leave, 3% 401k match, short- and long-term disability insurance, life and AD&D insurance, $1,000 annual professional development budget.
Company
Constructive Dialogue Institute
The Constructive Dialogue Institute is a non-partisan, non-profit organization that leverages behavioral science to foster openness to diverse perspectives and equip people with the mindset and skill set to engage in constructive dialogue across differences.
11-50 employees
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Early StageLeadership Team
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Co-Founder & Executive Director
Kourtney Bradshaw-Clay
Director Of Partnerships
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