Vice President Of Resource Development

Vice President of Resource Development

Organization: The Children’s Center of Hamden

Location: Hamden, CT (Greater New Haven Region)

Reports To: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Position Summary

The Children’s Center of Hamden (TCCH) is seeking a results-driven Vice President of Resource Development to lead our philanthropic initiatives. As a cornerstone of the Greater New Haven community for over 190 years, TCCH provides a comprehensive continuum of behavioral health, psychiatric, and special education services for children and teens facing trauma and crisis.

The Vice President will be responsible for designing and executing a multi-faceted development strategy focused on donor acquisition, major gifts, and foundation relations. This role is pivotal as we expand our innovative continuum of care to address the evolving mental health needs of youth in the Greater New Haven region. The Vice President will work in close partnership with the CEO, the Chief Medical Officer, and the Vice President of Educational Services to align funding opportunities with the growth of clinical and educational programs.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Fundraising & Donor Development

• Develop and implement an annual comprehensive resource development plan to meet organizational revenue goals.
• Identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of individual major donors.
• Oversee the planning and execution of high-impact fundraising events and digital giving campaigns.

2. Foundation Relations & Grant Management

• Research and identify new private, corporate, government, and family foundation prospects whose missions align with trauma-informed care and youth behavioral health.
• Oversee grants management.

3. Collaboration & Leadership

• Serve as a primary liaison to the Board of Directors’ Development Committee, providing regular reports on progress toward goals.

4. Operations & Data Management

• Manage the development database (Salesforce for Nonprofits) to ensure accurate gift processing, acknowledgments, and data-driven decision-making.
• Analyze fundraising trends and donor behavior to optimize future outreach efforts.

Qualifications

Requirements

Minimum of 5-7 years of professional fundraising experience, with a proven track record in major gift and grant acquisition

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree or CFRE certification preferred.

Proficiency in Salesforce for Nonprofits (highly preferred) or similar CRM; expertise in Microsoft Office Suite.

Strong understanding of trauma-informed care, behavioral health, and the associated philanthropic landscape.

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to tell a compelling story of impact.

About The Children’s Center of Hamden

The Children’s Center of Hamden is a private, nonprofit agency dedicated to guiding youth and families from crisis to stability. We offer a connected pathway of care, including Psychiatric Residential Treatment, Whitney Hall School (K-12 special education), and outpatient substance use treatment. Our mission is to ensure that every child receives the right support at the right time to return safely to their home and community.

The Children’s Center of Hamden is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.