Associate Vice President of Philanthropy

KVC Health Systems • St. Louis, MO

5d • $0 - $115,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

KVC Foundation is seeking a strategic fundraising leader to serve as Associate Vice President of Philanthropy. This senior role drives advancement activities across Missouri to help ensure children and families have the resources they need to thrive. Reporting directly to the Foundation President, the AVP leads five Regional Directors and builds a high-performing, donor-centered culture. The role helps shape and execute a multi-year advancement strategy, manages a portfolio of major and principal gift prospects, and oversees annual giving, corporate partnerships, grants, and stewardship. The position combines sophisticated gift negotiation with mentorship and team development. It is hybrid in St. Louis, Missouri, with three days in the office and two days remote, and requires travel across Missouri.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance.
• At least 10 years of experience in grant development, with a proven ability to translate programmatic needs into fundable strategies.
• At least 5 years of program leadership or cross-functional initiative management in a complex organization.
• Demonstrated success securing major gifts of $25,000 or more and principal gifts of $100,000 or more.
• Deep understanding of annual giving, capital campaigns, planned giving, and corporate and foundation partnerships.
• Experience working directly with executive leaders, boards, and high-capacity philanthropists.
• Willingness to travel across Missouri to support regional efforts and donor engagement.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE) credential.
• Experience in human services, child welfare, healthcare, or behavioral health.
• Background in campaign planning or campaign leadership.
• Experience managing geographically dispersed teams.
• Familiarity with Blackbaud, Raiser’s Edge, or comparable CRM systems.

Responsibilities

• Partner with executive leadership to develop and execute fundraising goals and performance metrics.
• Directly supervise and coach a team of five Directors, fostering accountability and innovation.
• Manage a personal portfolio of 75 to 125 prospects and cultivate and close gifts at the five-, six-, and seven-figure levels.
• Oversee regional fundraising efforts throughout Missouri to ensure an integrated approach to revenue growth.
• Engage with Foundation board members and volunteer leaders to recruit influential community ambassadors.
• Use data analytics and CRM technology to support decision-making, pipeline management, and forecasting.
• Represent KVC at community, business, and philanthropic events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior