Associate Vice President of Philanthropy

KVC Health Systems • St. Louis, MO

13d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Vice President of Philanthropy is a senior fundraising leader for the KVC Foundation, responsible for driving advancement activities across Missouri so children and families have the resources they need to thrive. Reporting directly to the Foundation President, the AVP leads five Regional Directors and helps build a high-performing, donor-centered culture. The role shapes and executes a multi-year advancement strategy, manages a portfolio of major and principal gift prospects, and oversees annual giving, corporate partnerships, grants, and stewardship. It calls for balancing sophisticated gift negotiation with mentorship and team development.

The position is based in St. Louis, Missouri, with a hybrid schedule of three days in-office and two days remote. It requires travel across Missouri to support regional fundraising and donor engagement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance.
• At least 10 years of experience in grant development, with the 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 record of 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 for 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.
• 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 support integrated revenue growth.
• Engage Foundation board members and volunteer leaders to recruit influential community ambassadors.
• Use data analytics and CRM technology to guide decision-making, pipeline management, and forecasting.
• Represent KVC at community, business, and philanthropic events.
• Oversee annual giving, corporate partnerships, grants, and stewardship.

What This Job Offers

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