Vice President of Advancement

The Max Foundation • Seattle, WA

8d • $200,000 - $250,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Vice President of Advancement reports to the CEO and leads the organization’s comprehensive advancement strategy, encompassing fundraising, strategic partnerships, and revenue‑generating collaborations that sustain and expand The Max Foundation’s mission to accelerate health equity globally. This executive role is responsible for setting vision and direction for all development activities while also building and stewarding high‑impact partnerships with private sector companies, foundations, and public sector stakeholders.
The VP of Advancement serves as a key organizational leader and advisor to the CEO and Board of Directors, driving diversified and sustainable revenue growth through philanthropy, corporate engagement, and innovative partnership models. This role oversees a high‑performing advancement team and works cross‑functionally to align external relationships with organizational priorities, ensuring long‑term financial health and strategic growth.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in a related field required
• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in development, advancement, business development, or partnership‑driven roles, preferably within global health or other mission‑driven international development organizations
• Demonstrated success in building and executing diversified revenue strategies at scale, including individual, corporate, and institutional funding
• Proven ability to cultivate and manage senior‑level external relationships and partnerships, including engagement with executive leaders and boards
• Demonstrated success leading and developing high-performing teams, managing complex initiatives, and delivering results in fast-paced environments
• Strong strategic, analytical, and decision‑making skills, with the ability to navigate complex, high‑impact organizational decisions
• Experience working in a global, multicultural environment across time zones and diverse teams
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills; additional language proficiency (e.g., French or Spanish) a plus
• Willing and able to travel domestically and internationally, on occasion

Nice To Haves

• Additional language proficiency (e.g., French or Spanish) a plus

Responsibilities

• Works on behalf of the CEO to provide executive leadership and strategic direction for all advancement functions, including fundraising and strategic partnerships
• Acts as a key decision‑maker for the organization, providing expert counsel on opportunities and risks related to revenue growth, partnerships, and external engagement, including decisions with significant organization-wide impact
• Collaborates closely with the CEO, executive team, and Board of Directors to shape and implement a long‑term advancement strategy aligned with organizational goals
• Sets the people strategy for advancement, including hiring, mentoring, and managing a high‑performing team spanning fundraising, private sector partnerships, and innovative financial models
• Represents The Max Foundation externally as a senior leader and spokesperson, and in the absence of the CEO when appropriate
• Designs and implements a diversified advancement strategy to expand, broaden, and sustain revenue from individuals, corporations, foundations, and other institutional partners
• Leads the development and execution of annual and multi‑year fundraising plans, budgets, and performance targets
• Oversees donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies to build long‑term, values‑aligned relationships
• Identifies and pursues new revenue opportunities that align with the organization’s mission and strategic priorities
• Leads the organization’s approach to building and managing strategic partnerships with private sector companies and other external stakeholders
• Develops partnership models that move beyond project‑based support toward deeper, longer‑term collaborations
• Cultivates and maintains a strong external network and influences partners at senior and executive levels
• Works cross‑functionally to ensure partnerships are well‑aligned, mutually beneficial, and effectively supported internally
• Fosters a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement within the advancement function
• Oversees the work of consultants and external partners supporting advancement initiatives
• Ensures systems, processes, and metrics are in place to support effective advancement operations and decision‑making

Benefits

• 100% medical, dental, and vision premium coverage for employees; 50% premium coverage for spouse and/or dependents
• Annual vacation accrual 80 hours (increases over time), personal time accrual of 104 hours, 12 paid company holidays, and 2 floating holidays per year
• $10,000 Basic Life and AD&D insurance coverage; Short-term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Optional employee covered Long Term Disability and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Eligibility for our Safe Harbor 401k plan participation after 3 months of employment, including Max-paid 3% non-elective contribution regardless of participation
• Monthly wellness benefit (earn up to $70/month), Costco membership, and WFH/Commuter Stipend ($1,800/year)

What This Job Offers

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