Vice President of Advancement

The Children's Institute of Pittsburgh•Pittsburgh, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Vice President of Advancement (VPA) provides enterprise-wide executive leadership for institutional advancement. This strategic growth and relationship-building leader expands philanthropic resources, strengthens external partnerships, and aligns advancement priorities with The Children’s Institute of Pittsburgh’s strategic plan. The VPA develops and leads a comprehensive, data-informed strategy spanning transformational philanthropy, major and principal gifts, planned giving, campaigns, institutional funding, external relations, and advancement operations to accelerate mission impact and long-term sustainability. The VPA leads strategic fundraising and revenue growth; manages major and principal gift prospect and donor portfolios; partners with the President & CEO and Board members on cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship; advances corporate, foundation, and government funding opportunities and relationships; supports board engagement and an organization-wide culture of philanthropy; and builds, leads, and develops a high-performing advancement function with clear roles, expectations, and accountability.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Non-Profit Management, Communications, or a related field.
At least 15 years of progressive experience in fundraising and advancement leadership.
At least 5 years of experience leading senior-level teams.
Demonstrated success securing major and principal gifts and managing complex campaigns.
Strong experience in pipeline development, portfolio management, and data-driven decision-making.
Experience partnering with boards and collaborating across organizational functions.
Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
Commitment to donor-centered fundraising, an inclusive workplace, and the organization’s mission.
Must obtain Act 73 FBI, Act 34 Criminal, and Act 33 Child Abuse clearances.
Must maintain a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license.
Access to a reliable vehicle and active automobile insurance.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree (e.g., MBA, MPA, or MS in Nonprofit Leadership).
CFRE or comparable fundraising certification.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute an enterprise-wide advancement strategy to drive philanthropic growth through annual giving, major and principal gifts, planned giving, corporate and foundation support, government funding, and special, capital, endowment, and comprehensive campaigns.
Manage a portfolio of major and principal gift prospects and donors.
Partner with the President & CEO and Board members to cultivate, solicit, and steward transformational gifts and strategic philanthropic relationships.
Work with the President & CEO to identify and advance corporate, foundation, and government funding opportunities and relationships supporting innovation, service expansion, advocacy priorities, and measurable community impact.
Partner with the President & CEO and Board of Directors to cultivate major donors, expand philanthropic networks, strengthen board giving and prospect introductions, and foster an organization-wide culture of philanthropy.
Build, lead, and develop a high-performing advancement function; define roles, decision-making authority, performance expectations, and accountability across the team; and cultivate collaboration and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Medical and prescription insurance, with a choice of two health plans and networks.
Dental and vision coverage at no cost to team members.
Paid time off (PTO) and holidays.
Medical, bereavement, educational, and personal leaves.
Six weeks of paid parental leave for birth and adoption.
403(b) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth options; employer match after one year.
Student loan refinancing program.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program; the organization qualifies as a nonprofit.
Education assistance and tuition reimbursement.
Professional development and CEUs.
Life and short- and long-term disability insurance.
Credit union.
Team member recognition events.
Referral bonus.
Employer-paid CPR.
Travel mileage reimbursement at the federal rate.