The Vice President of Development is responsible for advancing NMDP Foundation fundraising goals through strategic leadership, execution, and growth of principal gifts, major gifts, and annual giving.
Provides enterprise level leadership for individual philanthropy, overseeing design and execution of integrated fundraising strategies.
Works closely with Chief Philanthropy Officer and Foundation leadership to align philanthropic investments with organizational priorities.
Integral to the successful launch of the next Comprehensive Campaign and achieving the Foundation’s five year vision of tripling annual philanthropy to more than $40M.
Owns strategic vision, growth, and performance of Principal and Major Gifts as core revenue channels.
Personally manages a portfolio of principal gift prospects and benefactors, serving as a senior relationship manager and organizational ambassador.
Owns the strategic vision, development, and launch of a comprehensive annual giving program as a core revenue and engagement channel.
Provides executive oversight of market based fundraising strategies, including event series and volunteer led initiatives.
Owns the strategic vision and execution of NMDP Foundation’s grateful patient program, ensuring ethical engagement.
Serves as a senior leader within the Foundation, contributing to enterprise strategy, planning, and execution.
Leads, coaches, and mentors a national team of development leaders and fundraisers, fostering a high performance culture.

Proven success leading major and principal gift fundraising programs.
Demonstrated experience securing transformational philanthropic support.
Deep understanding of donor relationship management and fundraising best practices.
Experience working in complex, cross functional nonprofit environments.
Working knowledge of Raiser’s Edge or comparable CRM systems.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong analytical, strategic planning, and organizational skills.
Ability to lead through influence and collaborate across functions.
Ability to balance strategy with execution in a dynamic environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM systems.
Willingness and ability to travel frequently; valid driver’s license.

NMDP offers regular, full-time employees medical, dental, vision, life and disability, accident/critical illness/hospital, well-being, legal, identity theft and pet benefits.
Retirement, paid time off/holidays, leave and incentive plans are also offered to eligible employees.

Vice President, Development

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