Vice President of Development - The Children's Foundation
About The Position
The Children’s Foundation is a grantmaking public charity committed to ensuring all children in Michigan have equitable opportunities to lead healthy lives. The Foundation is seeking a Vice President of Development to build and execute a bold, donor-centered fundraising strategy that advances its mission: to improve the physical and mental health of children in Michigan. ABOUT THE CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION The Children’s Foundation has a rich philanthropic history and a $160M asset base. The Foundation is launching an ambitious 10-year plan to scale its impact and deepen its commitment to whole-child health. Over the past two years, the Foundation has increased its endowed assets by more than $25 million, setting the stage for transformative growth.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required; CFRE certification or advanced degree preferred
- Minimum 10 years of progressive leadership experience in endowment fundraising, planned giving, and campaign strategy
- Proven success in major gifts and donor engagement
- Experience working with Boards, financial advisors, and cross-functional teams
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Deep commitment to children’s health, equity, and community-based philanthropy
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Responsibilities
- Design and lead a comprehensive development strategy aligned with the Foundation’s 10-year Sustainable Revenue Plan
- Architect long-term fundraising campaigns and mobilize philanthropic resources
- Collaborate with the CEO, Board of Trustees, and executive team to align priorities and messaging
- Lead major gift fundraising and stewardship of high-net-worth donors, foundations, and corporate partners
- Support complex gifts and legacy giving strategies in partnership with the CEO and finance team
- Grow endowed assets and steward Children’s Hospital of Michigan (CHM) Funds
- Expand tailored philanthropic services and nonprofit endowments
- Engage professional advisors and planned giving partners across Michigan
- Lead and mentor a high-performing Development team
- Represent the Foundation at community and national philanthropy events
Benefits
- Comprehensive coverage, including a 401(k) plan with employer match.
- Generous vacation, paid holidays, sick days and paid parental leave.
- Employer-paid short- and long-term disability coverage.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
