Vice President

Vice President, Fundraising
Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid)
Salary: 110K - 120K

A mission-driven, growth-oriented nonprofit organization is seeking a Vice President of Fundraising to lead and scale a diversified revenue strategy. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic and hands-on leader to drive meaningful impact by building sustainable funding streams across multiple channels.
About the Organization
This established nonprofit delivers critical financial support services to underserved communities and operates with a strong volunteer base and a collaborative, mission-first culture. The organization generates approximately $3M in annual revenue and is poised for continued growth.
The Opportunity
The Vice President of Fundraising will own the full fundraising lifecycle, overseeing strategy, pipeline development, and revenue generation across government, foundation, corporate, and individual giving channels. This leader will partner closely with executive leadership and the Board to expand and diversify funding sources.

The ideal candidate brings both strategic vision and execution strength, with a proven ability to secure major gifts and long-term funding commitments.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute a multi-year fundraising strategy to significantly grow revenue
• Establish clear goals, KPIs, and channel-specific plans
• Lead and mentor a small development team; oversee external partners as needed
• Collaborate with executive leadership and Board members on donor strategy

• Identify, pursue, and secure grants from government and institutional funders
• Manage the full grant lifecycle including proposals, compliance, and reporting
• Lead foundation engagement strategy, including prospecting and stewardship

• Build and execute a corporate engagement strategy, including sponsorships and program support
• Develop and manage relationships from prospecting through activation

• Design and grow a comprehensive individual giving program (annual, mid-level, major gifts)
• Implement donor engagement and stewardship strategies, including events

• Oversee fundraising operations, including CRM management, forecasting, and reporting
• Ensure high-quality proposal development and consistent messaging
• Track performance metrics and report progress to leadership and the Board

• 10+ years of experience in fundraising, development, or business development
• Proven success securing six- and seven-figure gifts across multiple funding streams
• Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to open and grow partnerships
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities
• Data-driven mindset with experience managing pipelines and CRM tools
• Experience leading teams and collaborating cross-functionally
• Passion for mission-driven work and community impact

• Salary: $110,000 - 120,000
• Location: Chicago (4 days in-office; 1 day remote flexibility)