Fundraising Vice President, Development

Alzheimer's Association Careers•Indianapolis, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Vice President of Development is a chapter leadership role based in Indianapolis, covering the state of Indiana. The position leads fundraising strategy and revenue growth through community and volunteer engagement, corporate partnerships, and professional development staff leadership. Working closely with Chapter and cross-functional leadership, the Vice President develops comprehensive strategies and goals aligned with the Association’s strategic plan and delivers measurable results. The role builds and cultivates relationships with community leaders and C-suite corporate partners, and leads strategies for peer-to-peer fundraising, with a priority on Walk to End Alzheimer’s. The Vice President recruits, coaches, and mentors fundraising staff and volunteers; supports a positive, healthy, and inclusive team environment; and oversees fundraising programs including mass-market and special events, corporate sponsorships and gifts, and major- and planned-gift pipeline development. This full-time position is based on a 37.5-hour workweek and reports to the Executive Director. The role requires a flexible schedule, including evenings, early mornings, and occasional weekends; travel up to 40% within the Chapter’s territory; and the ability to bend, stoop, lift, and transport materials weighing up to 25 pounds. The stated salary range is $110,000–$120,000, with eligibility for a performance-based bonus of up to $16,000.

Requirements

At least 7 years of proven leadership experience in peer-to-peer fundraising and other diversified fundraising programs.
Experience with mass-market events such as Walk is required.
Successful experience supervising, coaching, and motivating fundraising staff and volunteers.
Experience in strategic implementation planning and budget development and management.
Demonstrated ability to analyze and use data to increase productivity and enhance results.
Strong networking skills and a track record cultivating key C-suite community and corporate leaders.
Proven success engaging community and corporate leaders in volunteer leadership roles.
Ability to work cross-functionally to build capacity.
Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal skills, and follow-through.
Attention to detail and solid project management skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; Google Suite, including Docs, Sheets, and Slides; and teleconferencing software such as Zoom.
Proficiency with internet and database or fundraising applications; Luminate is preferred.
Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, early mornings, and occasional weekends.
Ability and willingness to represent the Chapter at meetings and special events.
Ability and willingness to travel up to 40% within the Chapter’s territory by car; occasional overnight or air travel may be required.
Valid driver’s license, access to a reliable vehicle, good driving record, and proof of automobile insurance.
Ability to bend, stoop, lift, and transport up to 25 pounds of materials.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred, in sales, business, or a related field.
Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) credential is a plus but not required.
Experience with Luminate fundraising applications.

Responsibilities

Develop comprehensive development strategies and goals aligned with the Association’s strategic plan.
Drive fundraising success and achieve revenue goals through engagement with staff, volunteers, community leaders, and corporate partners.
Identify and cultivate relationships with key community leaders and C-suite corporate partners.
Coach and inspire the team to develop event growth strategies through community and volunteer engagement, with a priority on Walk to End Alzheimer’s.
Lead, coach, and mentor professional development staff and fundraising volunteers.
Recruit, manage, and coach staff and volunteers to implement effective fundraising practices.
Oversee and implement fundraising programs, including mass-market and special events, corporate sponsorships and gifts, and major- and planned-gift pipeline development.
Develop and manage budgets and strategic implementation plans.
Use data to increase productivity and improve results.
Represent the Chapter at meetings and special events.
Travel within the Chapter’s territory to fulfill the goals of the role.