Maintain progress toward annual fundraising goals across major gifts, institutional giving, and grassroots revenue streams
Guide execution of donor strategies and pipeline development plans already underway
Partner cross-functionally to design and activate a strong philanthropic engagement strategy for MozFest 2026
Support prioritization and decision-making related to development operations systems and processes
Provide clear reporting and strategic updates to the Executive Director and leadership team
Lead and support a multi-functional fundraising team, including senior leaders and individual contributors
Maintain team morale, productivity, and adherence to fundraising best practices
Hold regular 1:1 meetings and team touchpoints to ensure alignment and accountability
Serve as the Development representative on the Executive Team
Monitor progress against annual fundraising goals and provide monthly updates to leadership
Use existing dashboards and systems to track donor engagement, revenue, and pipeline health
Identify and flag strategic risks and opportunities to the Executive Director
Co-design and lead the 2026 MozFest philanthropic engagement strategy, including donor prospect development and cultivation planning
Advise and support team members on donor cultivation and solicitation strategies
Establish metrics, track progress, and document learnings to inform future fundraising cycles

10+ years of progressive fundraising leadership experience
Demonstrated success securing major gifts and institutional funding, including 7
and 8-figure gifts
Experience managing multiple revenue streams simultaneously
Strong experience leading and motivating multi-functional fundraising teams
Ability to step into an existing strategy and maintain performance without disruption
Excellent strategic judgment and decision-making skills
Strong collaboration and executive-level communication skills
Alignment with Mozilla Foundation’s mission and values.
Experience in technology, digital rights, open-source, or mission-driven organizations
Familiarity with Salesforce or comparable CRM systems
Previous interim leadership or maternity leave coverage experience
Experience fundraising for global convenings or large-scale events

Interim Vice President, Development

Key skills