Assistant Vice President for Philanthropy & External Engagement

Salary: $0.00 Semi-Monthly
Location : 200 William R. Harvey Way, Hampton, VA 23668
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: V. P. for External Relations
Opening Date: 06/08/2026


Description


The Assistant Vice President of Philanthropy & External Engagement is a leadership position responsible for developing and implementing strategies to cultivate philanthropic support and build strong relationships with external stakeholders, ultimately advancing the organization's mission and goals.

Examples of Duties
• Fundraising Strategy and Leadership:
o Develop and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies aligned with the organization's strategic plan and goals.
o Lead and manage major gift programs, including identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding high-net-worth individuals and family foundations.
o Drive annual giving and planned giving programs.
o Design and lead capital campaigns, engaging major donors and managing campaign progress.
• Donor Engagement and Stewardship:
o Cultivate and steward relationships with major donors and prospects, ensuring impactful engagement and recognition.
o Plan and execute donor events and engagement opportunities, including those around flagship convenings and gatherings.
o Provide personalized updates and impact stories to donors, demonstrating the impact of their contributions.
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• External Engagement and Communication:
o Build and maintain relationships with institutional funders, including foundations, corporations, and government agencies.
o Partner with marketing and communication teams to develop compelling case materials and narratives for fundraising and advocacy efforts.
o Act as a public advocate and external voice for the organization, amplifying its mission and agenda through various platforms.
o Represent the organization in key markets and at influential convenings, pursuing priority opportunities.
• Team Management and Development:
o Lead, mentor, and supervise the philanthropy and external engagement team, fostering a culture of collaboration and high performance.
o Provide guidance and support to team members in developing donor engagement strategies and meeting fundraising goals.
• Operational Oversight:
o Manage budgets, track revenue goals, and report progress to senior leadership and the
Board.
o Maintain accurate donor data and tracking through CRM systems, like Salesforce.
o Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and ethical standards in nonprofit
fundraising.

Typical Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive experience in nonprofit fundraising, with a strong track
record in major gifts and donor strategy.
• Proven success in securing six and seven-figure gifts and/or building public-private partnerships
that drive meaningful impact.
• Experience managing high-level relationships across philanthropy, government, and media.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to craft and present
compelling, evidence-based cases for support and change.
• Demonstrated success navigating cross-functional teams and internal stakeholders to drive
external results.
• Strong understanding of relevant program areas and the ability to articulate the organization's
mission and values.
• Proficiency in database management (ideally Salesforce) and other relevant technologies.

Supplemental Information
• Strong passion for the organization's mission.
• Tenacious relationship builder and storyteller.
• Strategic and results-driven professional.
• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills.
• Creative and strategic thinking abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Enthusiastic team leader with supervision and people management experience.
• Demonstrate thought leadership, listening, problem-solving, collaboration, critical thinking, and
analytical skills.
• Intellectual curiosity to drive continuous improvement.
• Strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees and part-time employees who regularly work 20 hours or more per week including health care, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, legal insurance, accident, critical illness, hospitalization, tuition remission, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

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