Vice President, Philanthropy

Junior Achievement•Tampa, FL

3d•$120,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

Junior Achievement of Tampa Bay believes every student deserves an opportunity-filled future - one shaped by choices, not chance. Through experiential learning in financial literacy, career readiness, and entrepreneurship, JA helps young people become confident, capable, competent, and connected to economic opportunity. Working alongside schools, businesses, volunteers, and community partners, JA equips students with the transferable skills, real-world experiences, and relationships they need to pursue continuing education and training, navigate an evolving workforce, and achieve economic mobility. By connecting classroom learning to high-growth, high-demand career pathways, JA prepares young people to build financially secure futures and confidently navigate what comes next. Learn more at our website: www.jatampabay.org. Reporting directly to the President & CEO, the Vice President of Philanthropy serves as the strategic leader of Junior Achievement of Tampa Bay's philanthropic efforts, advancing a comprehensive fundraising strategy that strengthens the organization's long-term sustainability and mission impact. This role cultivates authentic, lasting relationships with individuals, corporations, foundations, volunteers, and community leaders while positioning Junior Achievement as one of the region's most trusted philanthropic partners. The Vice President of Philanthropy leads and develops a high-performing Philanthropy Team responsible for major gifts, annual giving, donor stewardship, volunteer engagement, and fundraising events. By establishing clear strategy, strong relationship management practices, performance measurement, and a culture of accountability and continuous improvement, this leader creates the systems and environment that enable philanthropy to flourish across the organization. Working in close partnership with the President & CEO, the Vice President of Philanthropy personally manages a portfolio of major donors and strategic partners while helping cultivate transformational philanthropic investments that advance Junior Achievement's mission. This leader also fosters an organization-wide culture of philanthropy by engaging staff, board members, volunteers, and community stakeholders as ambassadors for the organization, ensuring philanthropy is viewed not simply as fundraising, but as the process of building meaningful partnerships that create lasting opportunities for young people throughout the Tampa Bay community. Success in this role is measured by the strength of the Philanthropy Team, growth in long-term philanthropic investment, increased engagement of board members and volunteers, effective relationship management and operational systems, and the organization's continued reputation as a trusted community partner committed to preparing young people for success.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Nonprofit Management, Public Administration, Philanthropy, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible experience
8 - 10+ years of progressively responsible leadership experience in philanthropy, nonprofit development, or relationship management
Demonstrated success securing major philanthropic investments from individuals and corporations
Experience leading and developing high-performing teams
Exceptional relationship-building, communication, and presentation skills
Experience managing donor portfolios and utilizing CRM systems to strengthen relationship management
Strong organizational, strategic planning, and project management skills

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Nonprofit Management, Organizational Leadership, Philanthropy, or a related field
Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) certification
Experience within education, youth development, workforce development, or another mission-driven nonprofit organization

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership for Junior Achievement's philanthropic strategy and annual philanthropy plan
Partner with the CEO to strengthen the organization's long-term philanthropic capacity and advance an organization-wide culture of philanthropy
Ensure philanthropic priorities align with the organization's strategic plan, long-term sustainability goals, and community impact objectives
Serve as a strategic advisor on philanthropic trends, opportunities, and investment strategies that advance JA's mission
Personally manage a portfolio of major donors, principal gift prospects, and strategic philanthropic partners
Develop and execute strategies for prospect identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and long-term engagement
Partner with the CEO to cultivate transformational philanthropic relationships and principal gift opportunities
Build authentic partnerships with individuals, corporations, foundations, and community leaders that inspire sustained philanthropic investment and mission impact
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of Philanthropic Relationship Managers, Special Events professionals, and philanthropy support staff
Establish clear priorities, accountability, and professional development expectations
Foster a collaborative culture built on trust, continuous learning, innovation, and excellence
Conduct regular coaching, performance evaluations, and succession planning
Champion an organization-wide culture where philanthropy is embraced as a shared responsibility
Equip staff, volunteers, and Board members to serve as confident ambassadors for Junior Achievement's mission and philanthropic priorities
Foster cross-functional collaboration that strengthens donor engagement, stewardship, and organizational effectiveness
Promote a culture of gratitude, transparency, and shared accountability throughout the donor experience
Provide strategic leadership for philanthropic events that cultivate relationships, inspire generosity, and strengthen community engagement
Ensure events deliver exceptional experiences while supporting long-term philanthropic goals
Evaluate event effectiveness and continuously improve engagement, stewardship, and return on investment
Lead the operational excellence of the Philanthropy Team
Ensure accurate gift processing, donor records, prospect management, and revenue forecasting
Ensure Philanthropic Relationship Managers consistently maintain donor records, stewardship activities, and next steps within the CRM
Develop dashboards, performance metrics, and reporting processes that support informed decision-making and organizational learning
Partner with Finance to ensure accurate reconciliation, reporting, and forecasting
Ensure compliance with ethical fundraising standards, organizational policies, and applicable regulations