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Vice President of Fundraising jobs are open across nonprofits, higher education, healthcare systems, and advocacy organizations, at levels from director-track to chief advancement officer, with specializations in major gifts, planned giving, and campaign leadership. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Position Summary:
As Vice President of Development, you will put your proven sales and relationship management skills to work driving success and achieving revenue goals through positive engagement with staff and community volunteer leaders.
Utilizing your proven networking skills, you will identify and cultivate relationships with key community leaders and C-Suite corporate partners effectively. As a recognized leader and fundraiser in the peer-to-peer space, you will coach and inspire your team to build successful event growth strategies through community and volunteer engagement.
In this key chapter leadership position, you will work closely with Chapter and cross-functional leadership developing ambitious, comprehensive development strategies and goals that align with the Association’s strategic plan and deliver measurable results. You will contribute your professional fundraising leadership experience in leading, coaching and mentoring your team of professional development staff.
This position is based in Indianapolis, covering the state of Indiana.
This role is right for you if:
- You are an enthusiastic and active member of the community, utilizing your engaging networking skills to build sustainable corporate and community partnerships to achieve organizational revenue goals
- You have a vision for building a comprehensive development strategy that produces aggressive revenue growth
- You are able to drive success and provide positive engagement with staff and volunteers through coaching, recognition, and mutual accountability
- You have successfully recruited, managed, and coached fundraising staff and volunteers to effectively implement best and proven practices to achieve fundraising goals with a priority on Walk to End Alzheimer’s
- You are known as a uniter and have successfully built a positive, healthy, and inclusive team environment
- Your experience in providing inspirational leadership, oversight and implementation of fundraising programs has resulted in meeting or exceeding revenue goals around mass market events/special events, corporate sponsorship and other corporate gifts, pipeline development for major and planned gifts and other areas of development
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferred in sales/business or related field. CFRE is a plus but not required.
- 7+ years proven leadership experience in peer-to-peer, fundraising, and other diversified fundraising programs. Experience with mass market events like Walk is required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to effectively analyze and utilize data to increase productivity and enhance results
- Has a strong track record for networking and cultivating key C-Suite community and corporate leaders
- Proven success in bringing community and corporate leaders to the table to fulfill volunteer leadership roles
- Experience in strategic implementation planning, budget development and management
- Successful experience in supervising, coaching and motivating fundraising staff and volunteers
- Capable of working cross-functionally to build capacity
- Excellent interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication and follow-through
- Attention to detail and solid project management skills
- Proficiency with applications for Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint), Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides), and teleconferencing software, such as Zoom
- Proficiency with Internet and database/fundraising applications, preferably Luminate
- Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, early morning and occasional weekends
- Willingness and ability to represent the Chapter at meetings and special events
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 40% within the Chapter’s territory by car. Travel in this case, is considered time spent away from the remote office, in the community, to fulfill the job goals. While most such travel is same day, occasional overnight travel or air travel may be required; Must have valid driver’s license, access to reliable vehicle, good driving record and proof of automobile insurance
- Ability to bend, stoop, lift and transport up to 25 lbs. of materials
Title: Vice President of Development
Position Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Full time, based on working 37.5 hours/week
Position Grade & Compensation: Grade 210 The Alzheimer's Association’s good faith expectation for the salary range for this role is between $110,000-$120,000.
This position is eligible for a bonus based on both individual and organizational performance, up to $16,000.
Reports To: Executive Director
Who We Are:
The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Our mission is to lead the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia– by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.
The Alzheimer’s Association announced a landmark $100 million investment in research for 2023. This unparalleled commitment is illustrative of the momentum we are building in dementia research — our investments today will lead to breakthroughs tomorrow.
At the Alzheimer’s Association, our employees are at the core of all we do. Our network of more than 1,900 employees across the United States makes a difference each and every day for those impacted by Alzheimer’s and those at risk for the disease.
We warmly invite qualified applicants to consider this opportunity to make a life-changing impact on the millions living with Alzheimer’s, their caregivers and those that may develop the disease in the future. Read on to learn more about the role, then visit our website www.alz.org/jobs to explore who we are and why we've been recognized as a Best Place to Work for the last twelve years in a row.
At the Alzheimer's Association®, we believe that diverse perspectives are critical to achieving health equity — meaning that all communities have a fair and just opportunity for early diagnosis and access to risk reduction and quality care. The Association is committed to engaging underrepresented and underserved communities and responding with resources and education to address the disproportionate impact of Alzheimer’s and dementia.
The Alzheimer’s Association commitment remains steadfast in engaging all communities in our full mission. The Association provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment to the fullest extent required by law, including, but not limited to, on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Employees working 24 hours/week or more are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, flex accounts, short and long-term disability, life insurance, long term care insurance, tuition reimbursement, generous Paid Time Off, 12 annual holidays and Paid Family Leave, as well as an annual Cultural & Heritage Day and Volunteer Day of their choosing. They are also eligible for our gold standard 401(k) retirement plan.
Full time employees (37.5 hours/week), will enjoy all of the above plus an annual School Visitation Day and an Elder Care Facility Day of their choosing.
Position Summary:
As Vice President of Development, you will put your proven sales and relationship management skills to work driving success and achieving revenue goals through positive engagement with staff and community volunteer leaders.
Utilizing your proven networking skills, you will identify and cultivate relationships with key community leaders and C-Suite corporate partners effectively. As a recognized leader and fundraiser in the peer-to-peer space, you will coach and inspire your team to build successful event growth strategies through community and volunteer engagement.
In this key chapter leadership position, you will work closely with Chapter and cross-functional leadership developing ambitious, comprehensive development strategies and goals that align with the Association’s strategic plan and deliver measurable results. You will contribute your professional fundraising leadership experience in leading, coaching and mentoring your team of professional development staff.
This position is based in Indianapolis, covering the state of Indiana.
This role is right for you if:
- You are an enthusiastic and active member of the community, utilizing your engaging networking skills to build sustainable corporate and community partnerships to achieve organizational revenue goals
- You have a vision for building a comprehensive development strategy that produces aggressive revenue growth
- You are able to drive success and provide positive engagement with staff and volunteers through coaching, recognition, and mutual accountability
- You have successfully recruited, managed, and coached fundraising staff and volunteers to effectively implement best and proven practices to achieve fundraising goals with a priority on Walk to End Alzheimer’s
- You are known as a uniter and have successfully built a positive, healthy, and inclusive team environment
- Your experience in providing inspirational leadership, oversight and implementation of fundraising programs has resulted in meeting or exceeding revenue goals around mass market events/special events, corporate sponsorship and other corporate gifts, pipeline development for major and planned gifts and other areas of development
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferred in sales/business or related field. CFRE is a plus but not required.
- 7+ years proven leadership experience in peer-to-peer, fundraising, and other diversified fundraising programs. Experience with mass market events like Walk is required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to effectively analyze and utilize data to increase productivity and enhance results
- Has a strong track record for networking and cultivating key C-Suite community and corporate leaders
- Proven success in bringing community and corporate leaders to the table to fulfill volunteer leadership roles
- Experience in strategic implementation planning, budget development and management
- Successful experience in supervising, coaching and motivating fundraising staff and volunteers
- Capable of working cross-functionally to build capacity
- Excellent interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication and follow-through
- Attention to detail and solid project management skills
- Proficiency with applications for Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint), Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides), and teleconferencing software, such as Zoom
- Proficiency with Internet and database/fundraising applications, preferably Luminate
- Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, early morning and occasional weekends
- Willingness and ability to represent the Chapter at meetings and special events
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 40% within the Chapter’s territory by car. Travel in this case, is considered time spent away from the remote office, in the community, to fulfill the job goals. While most such travel is same day, occasional overnight travel or air travel may be required; Must have valid driver’s license, access to reliable vehicle, good driving record and proof of automobile insurance
- Ability to bend, stoop, lift and transport up to 25 lbs. of materials
Title: Vice President of Development
Position Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Full time, based on working 37.5 hours/week
Position Grade & Compensation: Grade 210 The Alzheimer's Association’s good faith expectation for the salary range for this role is between $110,000-$120,000.
This position is eligible for a bonus based on both individual and organizational performance, up to $16,000.
Reports To: Executive Director
Who We Are:
The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Our mission is to lead the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia– by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.
The Alzheimer’s Association announced a landmark $100 million investment in research for 2023. This unparalleled commitment is illustrative of the momentum we are building in dementia research — our investments today will lead to breakthroughs tomorrow.
At the Alzheimer’s Association, our employees are at the core of all we do. Our network of more than 1,900 employees across the United States makes a difference each and every day for those impacted by Alzheimer’s and those at risk for the disease.
We warmly invite qualified applicants to consider this opportunity to make a life-changing impact on the millions living with Alzheimer’s, their caregivers and those that may develop the disease in the future. Read on to learn more about the role, then visit our website www.alz.org/jobs to explore who we are and why we've been recognized as a Best Place to Work for the last twelve years in a row.
At the Alzheimer's Association®, we believe that diverse perspectives are critical to achieving health equity — meaning that all communities have a fair and just opportunity for early diagnosis and access to risk reduction and quality care. The Association is committed to engaging underrepresented and underserved communities and responding with resources and education to address the disproportionate impact of Alzheimer’s and dementia.
The Alzheimer’s Association commitment remains steadfast in engaging all communities in our full mission. The Association provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment to the fullest extent required by law, including, but not limited to, on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Employees working 24 hours/week or more are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, flex accounts, short and long-term disability, life insurance, long term care insurance, tuition reimbursement, generous Paid Time Off, 12 annual holidays and Paid Family Leave, as well as an annual Cultural & Heritage Day and Volunteer Day of their choosing. They are also eligible for our gold standard 401(k) retirement plan.
Full time employees (37.5 hours/week), will enjoy all of the above plus an annual School Visitation Day and an Elder Care Facility Day of their choosing.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in vice president of fundraising jobs.
- 7 or more years of progressively responsible fundraising or development experience
- Demonstrated success managing major gifts and donor portfolios at a senior level
- Experience building and leading a development team, including hiring and performance management
- Proficiency with constituent relationship management software such as Raiser's Edge or Salesforce Nonprofit
- Bachelor's degree required, with a master's or CFRE credential frequently preferred
- Proven ability to partner with executive leadership and board members on campaign strategy
Tips for Your Vice President of Fundraising Job Search
Quantify campaign results on your resume
Hiring committees for vice president of fundraising roles want dollar figures and donor counts, not vague descriptions. Replace phrases like 'led a successful campaign' with the total raised, the number of donors acquired, and the percentage growth over the prior cycle.
Tailor your portfolio to the organization's model
A major-gifts shop and a grassroots membership org evaluate candidates very differently. Before you apply, identify whether the employer runs an annual fund, a capital campaign, or an endowment drive, and lead your materials with examples that match that model.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists vice president of fundraising openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Signal board engagement experience explicitly
Many vice president of fundraising postings require direct work with a board of directors on donor cultivation and stewardship. If you've staffed a development committee, co-led a board retreat, or coached trustees on making asks, name that experience clearly, because reviewers won't infer it.
Prepare a 90-day fundraising plan for interviews
Finalists at the vice president level are routinely asked how they'd approach the first few months. Arriving with a draft plan that addresses prospect research, staff assessment, and an early donor-engagement strategy signals readiness and separates you from candidates who speak only in generalities.
Negotiate total compensation, not just base pay
Vice president of fundraising offers often include performance incentives tied to revenue targets. Before you respond to an offer, understand how those incentives are structured, whether targets are set collaboratively or unilaterally, and what happens to deferred compensation if the organization's funding changes.
Vice President of Fundraising Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most vice president of fundraisings?
The most active employers for vice president of fundraisings right now are Alzheimer's Association, Operation Smile, and Planned Parenthood, and the most openings are in District of Columbia, Texas, and Georgia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially consistent at large health systems, research universities, and national advocacy organizations running multi-year campaigns.
How many vice president of fundraising jobs are remote?
About 75% of vice president of fundraising openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though fully remote arrangements remain less common than hybrid ones given the relational nature of donor work. Roles focused on planned giving strategy and foundation grant portfolios tend to offer the most schedule flexibility, while major-gifts and capital-campaign positions more often require in-person presence.
How do you become a vice president of fundraising?
Most vice presidents of fundraising move up from director-level roles in annual giving, major gifts, or development operations. Building a history of closing significant gifts, managing staff, and working directly with board members or senior leadership is essential. Earning a Certified Fund Raising Executive credential and taking on cross-functional campaign leadership can accelerate the transition from director to vice president.
Can you get hired as a vice president of fundraising without direct VP experience?
Yes, candidates who have served as a director of development or chief development officer at a smaller organization are regularly hired into vice president roles at larger ones. What matters most is a clear record of building donor pipelines, closing gifts at a meaningful scale, and managing a team. Framing your application around outcomes rather than titles helps close the experience gap.
What does the vice president of fundraising interview process look like?
The process typically runs three to four rounds. An initial screening with HR or a search firm is followed by a panel interview with the executive team and often a board representative. Finalists are frequently asked to present a fundraising strategy or respond to a case study. Reference checks are thorough, often including conversations with former board members or major donors you've worked with.
Where can I find and apply to vice president of fundraising jobs?
You can find and apply to vice president of fundraising jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from nonprofits, higher education institutions, health systems, and advocacy organizations across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your background and apply directly to each one that fits.
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