Associate Vice President of Philanthropy

KVC Health Systems • St. Louis, MO

8d • $0 - $115,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

KVC Foundation is seeking a strategic fundraising leader to serve as Associate Vice President of Philanthropy, driving 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 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. The position combines gift negotiation with team mentorship and growth. It is based in St. Louis, Missouri, with a hybrid schedule of three days in-office and two days remote, and requires travel across Missouri.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 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 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.
• Directly supervise and coach five Directors, fostering a culture of 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 an integrated approach to revenue growth.
• Engage 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