Vice President, Philanthropy

Meals on Wheels America is the leadership organization supporting approximately 5,000 community-based providers across the country dedicated to addressing senior hunger and isolation. Powered by a trusted volunteer workforce, this network delivers a comprehensive solution that begins with a meal and is proven to enable independence and well-being through the additional benefits of tailored nutrition, social connection, safety and much more.

Position Summary
The Vice President reports to the Chief Development & Marketing Officer (CDMO) and is an Arlington, VA- based, hybrid working role.

This leader will play a critical role in advancing the organization’s bold goal to End the Wait™ by building and sustaining a high-performing philanthropy program focused on transformational revenue growth, long-term donor engagement and strategic stewardship.

The Vice President will oversee a growing portfolio of philanthropic initiatives and lead a team responsible for cultivating, soliciting and stewarding individual, foundation and institutional donors. This role will also help strengthen fundraising operations, cross-functional collaboration and donor strategy across the organization during a period of significant organizational growth and investment.

The ideal candidate is an experienced relationship-builder and strategic fundraising leader with a proven ability to secure and steward seven- and eight-figure gifts, develop high-performing teams and translate organizational vision into compelling philanthropic opportunities.

Qualifications or Skills Required

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive fundraising leadership experience, including major gifts and institutional fundraising.
• Demonstrated success securing and stewarding six, seven and/or eight-figure philanthropic investments.
• Experience leading high-performing fundraising teams through growth and organizational evolution.
• Strong strategic thinking and relationship management skills with the ability to engage donors, board members and senior leaders effectively.
• Experience developing and executing fundraising strategies in complex, mission-driven organizations.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation communication skills.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Experience with fundraising databases (Every Action), donor strategy and performance reporting tools.
• Passion for the mission of Meals on Wheels America and the Meals on Wheels network.
• Models the Association’s cultural attributes of Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Empowerment and Service (C.A.R.E.S.)

Candidates meeting 75% or more of the above qualifications are encouraged to apply.

Pay Range: $155,000 – $165,000 per year

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