Vice President of Philanthropy

Springboard Collaborative

14h•$210,036 - $210,036•Remote

About The Position

Springboard Collaborative is seeking a Vice President of Philanthropy to lead its fundraising efforts. This role is crucial for securing philanthropic revenue to support the organization's mission of accelerating student learning by equipping marginalized families to teach reading at home. The Vice President will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive fundraising strategy, building and leading a high-performing team, and establishing the operational infrastructure for a data-driven philanthropy function. The position requires a strategic leader with a proven track record in major gifts, pipeline management, and team leadership, who is passionate about equity and driving impact in education.

Requirements

10+ years in philanthropy, fundraising, or revenue leadership roles
5+ years managing and scaling high-performing teams (10+ people)
Proven success in securing major gifts and building new donor pipelines
Experience designing and executing fundraising strategy at scale
Strong expertise in forecasting, pipeline management, and revenue KPIs

Nice To Haves

Experience with the delivery of educational services
Experience with literacy programs and early intervention programs/MTSS
Experience working with nonprofit organizations

Responsibilities

Partner with executive leadership to raise $13M in philanthropic revenue ($7.5M national and $5.5M regional) in the first year.
Build and execute a comprehensive, multi-channel fundraising strategy.
Design and operationalize a best-in-class philanthropy function.
Hire, develop, and lead a high-performing, scalable team.
Establish systems for pipeline management, forecasting, and performance tracking.
Architect and execute a long-term fundraising strategy that secures transformational gifts and builds a sustainable, diversified revenue portfolio.
Drive alignment between organizational goals and high-level revenue targets.
Secure major gifts across foundations, individual donors, and corporate partners.
Own the full donor lifecycle, leveraging data and forecasting to maintain a high-velocity pipeline that consistently hits revenue targets.
Manage identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
Utilize data-driven decision-making to optimize conversion rates and momentum.
Design high-impact stewardship strategies that deepen donor relationships through personalized engagement and elevated experiences.
Ensure consistent, high-touch recognition and reporting.
Elevate the donor experience through curated events and meaningful touchpoints.
Lead donor-facing communications and shape compelling narratives, serving as a key external voice for Springboard’s impact.
Oversee the production of proposals, reports, and campaign materials.
Represent the organization at major conferences, convenings, and industry events.
Build and own the operational infrastructure and governance systems required to power a high-performing, data-driven philanthropy function.
Establish clear KPIs, dashboards, and automated reporting structures.
Ensure seamless coordination between data management and grant operations.
Lead and scale a high-performing team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous professional growth.
Coach and mentor staff across philanthropy, communications, and operations.
Attract and retain top-tier talent to meet evolving organizational needs.
Partner cross-functionally to align donor insights with product and growth strategies, ensuring a unified approach to scalability.
Collaborate with Sales, Product, and Client Services to influence the roadmap based on donor feedback.
Align with Growth teams on account-based management and integrated marketing campaigns.

Benefits

Medical insurance with a cash stipend for those who waive Springboard coverage (PPO and High Deductible/HSA options)
Fully covered short & long-term disability coverage
403(b) retirement contributions with up to 6% salary match after twelve months
Four weeks (20 days) of Paid Time Off (PTO) annually, accessible at the start of the calendar year
11 federal holidays, two extra floating holidays, weekdays between December 25th - January 1st, and your birthday
Unlimited sick days
12 weeks of Parental Leave after the first 6 months of employment
Five days of Marriage Leave
Springboard laptop and an optional monitor
Personal & professional development funding of $2000/year
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for support with various personal and professional issues
Regular opportunities to discuss individual and organizational development and commitment to equity
Consistent and structured real-time feedback