Vice President, Development

Echoing Green • New York, NY

89d

About The Position

The Vice President, Development will be a transformative leader responsible for designing, executing, and scaling Echoing Green's fundraising strategy. This role will drive growth across individual, institutional, and corporate giving raising $20M annually. The successful candidate will expand and diversify Echoing Green's pipeline, foster a culture of philanthropy across the organization, and empower our Development team to lead with creativity and bold innovation. By combining strategic vision with hands-on execution, the VP will ensure Echoing Green has the continued resources to fuel our mission of 'a movement of leaders innovating today to transform tomorrow.'

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in fundraising, development, or revenue-generating leadership roles within social impact, philanthropy, or adjacent sectors.
• Demonstrated track record of raising $10M–$30M annually, including personally closing six- and seven-figure gifts.
• Ability to set and deliver on ambitious revenue goals, evaluate ROI of fundraising activities, and translate vision into actionable fundraising plans.
• Demonstrated ability to inspire, mentor, and equip a development team to confidently lead pitches, foster creativity, and take ownership of revenue outcomes.
• Executive presence and interpersonal skills to partner effectively with the CEO, President, Board, and top-level donors and funders.
• Strong prospecting and cultivation skills, with an entrepreneurial, 'hunter' mindset to expand and diversify revenue streams.
• Experience breaking down silos and aligning fundraising strategies with organizational priorities.
• Deep commitment to equity and social justice, positioning fundraising as a values-driven partnership that shifts power and resources.
• Exceptional written and verbal skills, able to craft compelling cases for support and inspire diverse audiences.
• Creative, scrappy, and outcomes-driven approach; able to overcome obstacles and deliver results in dynamic, resource-conscious environments.

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with the CEO and the President to set ambitious revenue goals and align fundraising priorities with Echoing Green’s long-term vision.
• Collaborate with senior leaders and the Board of Directors to foster a culture of philanthropy across the organization.
• Represent Echoing Green externally with presence and credibility, serving as a visible ambassador to our organizational champions, funders, institutional and corporate partners, and all key stakeholders.
• Define and implement a comprehensive development strategy that aligns with the strategic plan’s priorities and raising $20M+ annually.
• Personally close six- and seven-figure gifts from a variety of funding streams, including individual, corporate, and institutional donors.
• Build and steward a diverse funding pipeline by developing a robust individual giving program, engaging alumni, and deepening key donor relationships into increased giving.
• Evaluate the ROI of fundraising activities, ensuring resources are directed toward high-yield strategies and measurable results.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire the Development team by instilling a proactive, strategic fundraising lens.
• Foster a culture of creativity, resilience, and accountability where the team consistently meets and exceeds ambitious goals.
• Strengthen collaboration and efficiency by breaking down silos and building cross-functional systems and practices.
• Support professional growth by identifying development opportunities, nurturing talent, and thoughtfully evolving team capacity with equity and care.
• Serve as a trusted partner to the CEO, maximizing her impact and ensuring her relationships are fully leveraged.
• Act as a key touch point for the Board, supporting their engagement and partnering with the CEO to maximize members’ giving and networks.
• Engage top funders and high-level stakeholders with presence, confidence, and creativity.
• Strengthen stewardship practices to ensure donors and partners feel valued and connected to Echoing Green’s mission and work.

Benefits

• Up to 27 days of paid time off each year, plus 9 paid holidays and a 10-day winter break.
• Comprehensive health coverage for medical, dental, and vision needs.
• 16 weeks of paid parental leave and 12 weeks of paid personal sick leave.
• A monthly well-being stipend ($100/month) to use in ways that best support you.
• A monthly wireless stipend ($100/month).
• An annual professional development fund ($1,350/year).
• A 403(b) retirement savings plan with an employer match of up to 7% of your salary, which begins after you complete your first year at Echoing Green.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees