Vice President of Development

Albuquerque Community Foundation•Albuquerque, NM

11h•$110,000 - $125,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Vice President of Development is a senior leadership position responsible for the Foundation and Trust’s overall philanthropic growth strategy and performance, and the oversight of $10 million in average annual contributions each year. This role provides enterprise leadership for all fundraising and donor engagement efforts, ensuring the systems, strategies, and relationships are in place to achieve long-term asset growth and deepen donor partnership. The VP of Development leads the development team, oversees a comprehensive multi-year revenue strategy, and partners closely with the President & CEO and Board of Trustees to strengthen the Foundation’s culture of philanthropy. The position maintains a select portfolio of the Foundation’s most strategic donor relationships, while focusing primarily on strategy, performance management, and organizational alignment. The Vice President of Development is accountable for the Foundation and Trust’s total philanthropic results and the infrastructure required to sustain long-term growth.

Requirements

10+ years of progressive experience in fundraising or philanthropic development, with at least 5 years in a senior or executive leadership role.
Demonstrated success leading major gifts, planned giving, and multi-channel fundraising strategies.
Experience managing high-performing teams and achieving revenue growth.
Excellent relationship-building, strategic thinking, and communication skills.
Commitment to equity, inclusion, and community-centered philanthropy
Bachelor’s degree required
Proficiency in MS Office products
Develop knowledge and expertise in Community Suite and other software
Strong, clear writing and presentation skills
Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Excellent analytical skills and ability to accurately interpret complex documents and policies
Strong attention to detail and ability to creatively problem-solve
Self-motivated, initiative-driven, and integrity-based work style with a commitment to professional ethics
Ability to prioritize competing time and schedule demands
Exhibit a professional, courteous, and friendly demeanor
Dependable and sound decision-making capability
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
An understanding of philanthropy and a commitment to the mission of the Albuquerque Community Foundation
High level of integrity, professionalism, and discretion in handling confidential information and promoting compliance with rules and regulations
Must be available to attend Foundation events and interact positively with attendees
Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation
Current valid New Mexico Driver’s License and insurable

Nice To Haves

Strong understanding of community foundations, donor-advised funds, and complex gift structures preferred.
Proven ability to partner effectively with executive leadership and governing boards.
Advanced degree preferred
CFRE strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Develop and lead a comprehensive fundraising and asset growth strategy aligned with the Foundation’s strategic priorities.
Establish annual revenue goals across all giving streams, including donor-advised funds, endowment gifts, planned giving, corporate, and institutional support.
Lead forecasting, pipeline management, and scenario planning to support organizational decision-making.
Lead the development and articulation of the Foundation’s enterprise case for investment, in close partnership with the Major Gifts Officer and senior leadership, particularly the Vice President of Community Impact & Leadership and Vice President of Operations & Communications, aligning strategic priorities, community impact, and donor capital to drive sustainable philanthropic growth
Monitor philanthropic trends, community foundation best practices, and emerging opportunities.
Cultivate a high-performing, collaborative team culture that advances proactive, engaged philanthropy and equips staff to build deep, strategic partnerships with donors and community stakeholders.
Establish and oversee department expectations, performance metrics, and revenue accountability for all team members.
Conduct regular performance management, coaching, and capacity-building.
Ensure clear role alignment so staff focus on relationship execution while leadership focuses on strategy and results.
Oversee the Foundation’s enterprise donor engagement and segmentation strategy, ensuring coordinated relationship management that advances proactive, engaged philanthropy and long-term asset growth.
Maintain a strategic portfolio of top-tier donors and fundholders requiring CEO, Board, or complex gift engagement.
Partner with the President & CEO to develop and manage strategic donor engagement priorities and cultivation strategies.
Ensure consistent, high-quality donor stewardship, recognition, and impact reporting across the organization.
Provide strategic oversight for complex gifts and philanthropic planning.
Serve as staff liaison to the Advancement Committee of the Board of Trustees.
Strengthen Trustee engagement in fundraising through training, planning, and accountability.
Coordinate CEO and Trustee involvement in key donor strategies and cultivation activities.
Prepare leadership with donor briefings, strategy materials, and engagement plans.
Support the Board’s role as ambassadors and philanthropic champions.
Oversee development systems, including CRM strategy, data integrity, and reporting infrastructure.
Monitor organizational fundraising performance through dashboards and key metrics.
Manage the development budget and ensure effective resource allocation.
Ensure compliance with legal and technical requirements related to charitable gifts.
Establish organization-wide standards for donor experience and service.
Provide strategic external leadership for the Foundation by cultivating key community and philanthropic network relationships that expand the Foundation’s influence, strengthen partnership opportunities, and position the organization as a leader in community philanthropy.
Partner with the Community Impact & Leadership team to align fundraising priorities with strategic initiatives.
Collaborate with Marketing & Communications to develop donor-facing messaging, campaigns, and engagement opportunities.
Serve as a member of the senior leadership team, contributing to organizational strategy, culture, and alignment.
Participate in Foundation-wide events, meetings, and initiatives as needed, including but not limited to Board of Trustee meetings and the Annual Meeting
Represent the Albuquerque Community Foundation at community events, networking functions, and other public forums
All staff are encouraged to develop a practice and learning around diversity, equity, and inclusion