Vice President of Development & External Affairs Strategy & Operations

Vice President of Development & External Affairs Strategy & Operations

About the Company

Leading organization providing healthcare training & supportive services to women

Industry
Non-Profit Organization Management

Type
Non Profit

Founded
2014

Employees
51-200

Categories

• Education
• Health Care
• Non Profit
• Non-Profit & Philanthropy
• Lakes

Specialties

• training
• capacity building
• healthcare reimbursement
• quality improvement
• health education
• healthcare delivery
• patient-centered care
• quality contraceptive care
• nonprofit
• reproductive health
• healthcare
• change management
• community health
• systems change
• opportunity
• hospital systems
• federally qualified health centers
• and title x

About the Role

The Company is seeking a Vice President of Development and External Affairs Strategy and Operations to lead the strategic and operational aspects of the organization's fundraising and stakeholder engagement. The successful candidate will be responsible for representing the Development and External Affairs department in key internal leadership forums, ensuring that donor and investor insights inform organizational decisions, and aligning fundraising priorities with the company's mission and programmatic work. This role requires a seasoned professional with 12-15+ years of experience in development, external affairs, or a related field, and a proven track record of securing transformational gifts. The VP will lead a team of 8, including 4 direct reports, and will be accountable for the operating infrastructure that enables the company's frontline fundraisers to achieve ambitious revenue goals. Key responsibilities for the Vice President include organizational leadership, strategic alignment, and the establishment of operating rhythms for the Development and External Affairs function. The role demands a leader with exceptional executive presence, the ability to coach and enable staff in donor communications, and a deep understanding of fundraising operating models. The ideal candidate will have experience in training and professional development, as well as a strong background in strategic planning and performance management. They should be adept at evaluating strategic trade-offs, setting and managing KPIs, and be resilient in the face of challenges. The company values a mission-oriented workplace and is dedicated to fostering a fair and accessible talent lifecycle, with a focus on collaboration, transparency, and shared leadership.

Functions

• Non-Profit Management
• Operations
• Strategy