Senior Vice President of Digital

The Avalon Consulting Group, LLC•Annapolis, MD

2d•Remote

About The Position

Avalon Consulting Group is seeking a Senior Vice President of Digital to lead and shape our digital department as a core capability of the organization. This is a senior executive role responsible for setting direction, strengthening our digital practice, and partnering across the company to deliver thoughtful, effective fundraising and online marketing strategies for mission-driven organizations. As a member of Avalon’s executive team, you’ll bring a forward-looking perspective on where digital is headed, paired with a grounded understanding of the realities our nonprofit clients face. You’ll lead a talented team of digital leaders, foster strong cross-functional collaboration, and help ensure our work is both innovative and practical. This role is ideal for a leader who combines vision with follow-through, values collaboration, and takes a thoughtful, team-first approach to leadership.

Requirements

15+ years of progressive experience in digital direct response fundraising and marketing, including leadership of teams and strategy
Demonstrated success leading digital strategy in an agency, consulting, or complex nonprofit environment
A strong understanding of large, multi-channel digital fundraising, engagement, and brand awareness programs, including email, SMS, paid media, web, and emerging platforms
Experience leading and developing senior leaders and building high-performing teams
A clear, informed perspective on digital trends and how they apply in a nonprofit context
The ability to balance strategic thinking with practical execution and client realities

Nice To Haves

Lead with clarity, consistency, and follow-through
Build strong, collaborative relationships across teams
Communicate thoughtfully and make sound, well-informed decisions
Take ownership of outcomes and approach challenges constructively
Invest in developing others and creating a team-first environment
Are equally comfortable thinking big-picture and navigating day-to-day realities

Responsibilities

Set the vision for Digital at Avalon- Define and guide Avalon’s digital fundraising and engagement strategy, bringing a clear point of view on industry trends and emerging opportunities, while ensuring approaches are actionable and aligned with client needs.
Lead as an enterprise partner- Collaborate closely with Client Services, Analytics, Creative, Production, HR, and Marketing to align priorities, solve challenges, and advance shared goals across the organization.
Operate at the executive level- Serve as an active member of the executive team, contributing to company-wide strategy, advocating for Digital approaches that will expand client programs, and translating broader direction into clear, actionable guidance for your team.
Manage the budget and P&L of the department- Define pricing strategy, and coordinate with the finance team on strategic investments.
Create clarity and consistency- Provide steady, reliable leadership that establishes clear priorities, supports decision-making, and ensures follow-through across the Digital department.
Develop and lead a strong and fast-growing team- Supervise Digital Vice Presidents and senior leaders, fostering an environment where individuals are supported, challenged, and able to do their best work.
Strengthen collaboration and communication- Model thoughtful, transparent communication and sound judgment in how you engage with colleagues, clients, and partners.
Support client and program success- Maintain strategic oversight of key client relationships and digital programs, ensuring strong performance, thoughtfully leveraging new digital opportunities, and ensuring long-term partnership success.
Advance digital innovation- Identify opportunities to evolve Avalon’s digital offerings in ways that are forward-looking, practical, and impactful for our clients.