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Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center is Louisiana’s leading cancer care organization, caring for more patients each year than any other facility in the region. And with strategic hospital and physician partnerships, we are delivering on our mission to improve survivorship and lessen the burden of cancer.
Mary Bird Perkins and its partners work together to provide state-of-the-art treatments and unparalleled collaborative, comprehensive cancer services. This culture of innovation helps attract the best cancer minds in the country, from expert physicians and highly specialized scientists to forward-thinking leaders in supportive care and other disciplines.
Together, with our hospital and physician partners, we are one-hundred percent focused on cancer care.
Why Join Us? We are looking for talented and highly-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve.
Job Description:
SCOPE: The Vice President & Chief Philanthropy Officer provides strategic leadership for the entire philanthropy enterprise and is accountable for total organizational revenue, financial stewardship, team culture, and Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Foundation's path to lasting financial strength. Setting multi-year fundraising strategy across all programs and initiatives, the VP/CPO fosters a culture of philanthropy throughout the organization and ensures every fundraising effort reflects the mission, vision and values of Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center.
As a member of the Cancer Center's Senior Management Team, the VP/CPO serves as the President & CEO's principal adviser and partner on all matters of philanthropy and advancement. The VP/CPO leads the organization's highest-level donor relationships across a focused portfolio of major ($50K+) and principal-level gifts, while maintaining strategic oversight of the entire philanthropy program. In close collaboration with the President & CEO, the VP/CPO establishes clear performance benchmarks, monitors progress and ensures the philanthropy strategy delivers measurable impact aligned with institutional priorities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
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Sets and leads overall philanthropy strategy for all programs and initiatives, demonstrates financial stewardship, and drives organizational revenue and team performance
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Serves as Primary Liaison and Partner to Foundation Board of Directors, fostering board engagement in fundraising
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Maintains a focused personal portfolio of major ($50K+) and principal-level gift prospects, leading the organization's most complex, high-value donor relationships
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Directs hiring, development and performance of the philanthropy team, fostering a culture of philanthropy across the organization
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Serves as a member of the Cancer Center's Senior Management Team, contributing to organizational planning and institutional priorities
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Leads strategic initiatives and special projects advancing Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Foundation's mission and long-term financial strength
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree or CFRE (Certified Fund Raising Executive) preferred
- Minimum of ten years of progressive nonprofit fundraising experience required, including five or more years in senior leadership with full program oversight and verifiable personal solicitation and successful closing of major and principal gifts
Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center is Louisiana’s leading cancer care organization, caring for more patients each year than any other facility in the region. And with strategic hospital and physician partnerships, we are delivering on our mission to improve survivorship and lessen the burden of cancer.
Mary Bird Perkins and its partners work together to provide state-of-the-art treatments and unparalleled collaborative, comprehensive cancer services. This culture of innovation helps attract the best cancer minds in the country, from expert physicians and highly specialized scientists to forward-thinking leaders in supportive care and other disciplines.
Together, with our hospital and physician partners, we are one-hundred percent focused on cancer care.
Why Join Us? We are looking for talented and highly-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve.
Job Description:
SCOPE: The Vice President & Chief Philanthropy Officer provides strategic leadership for the entire philanthropy enterprise and is accountable for total organizational revenue, financial stewardship, team culture, and Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Foundation's path to lasting financial strength. Setting multi-year fundraising strategy across all programs and initiatives, the VP/CPO fosters a culture of philanthropy throughout the organization and ensures every fundraising effort reflects the mission, vision and values of Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center.
As a member of the Cancer Center's Senior Management Team, the VP/CPO serves as the President & CEO's principal adviser and partner on all matters of philanthropy and advancement. The VP/CPO leads the organization's highest-level donor relationships across a focused portfolio of major ($50K+) and principal-level gifts, while maintaining strategic oversight of the entire philanthropy program. In close collaboration with the President & CEO, the VP/CPO establishes clear performance benchmarks, monitors progress and ensures the philanthropy strategy delivers measurable impact aligned with institutional priorities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
-
Sets and leads overall philanthropy strategy for all programs and initiatives, demonstrates financial stewardship, and drives organizational revenue and team performance
-
Serves as Primary Liaison and Partner to Foundation Board of Directors, fostering board engagement in fundraising
-
Maintains a focused personal portfolio of major ($50K+) and principal-level gift prospects, leading the organization's most complex, high-value donor relationships
-
Directs hiring, development and performance of the philanthropy team, fostering a culture of philanthropy across the organization
-
Serves as a member of the Cancer Center's Senior Management Team, contributing to organizational planning and institutional priorities
-
Leads strategic initiatives and special projects advancing Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Foundation's mission and long-term financial strength
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree or CFRE (Certified Fund Raising Executive) preferred
- Minimum of ten years of progressive nonprofit fundraising experience required, including five or more years in senior leadership with full program oversight and verifiable personal solicitation and successful closing of major and principal gifts
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Science & Research
- Banking & Financial Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in vice president of philanthropy jobs.
- 7 or more years of progressive fundraising leadership and major gifts experience
- Demonstrated success closing six- and seven-figure individual or institutional gifts
- Experience managing and mentoring a team of development officers
- Proficiency with donor database and CRM systems such as Raiser's Edge or Salesforce
- Bachelor's degree required, with a master's or CFRE credential often preferred
- Experience building and executing comprehensive fundraising campaigns and annual funds
Tips for Your Vice President of Philanthropy Job Search
Quantify campaign outcomes on your resume
Philanthropy leaders are hired on results. Replace vague language with specific outcomes: funds raised against goal, donor retention rates improved, or endowment growth achieved under your leadership. Hiring committees scan for evidence of revenue impact before reading anything else.
Tailor your portfolio to the mission type
A capital campaign at a hospital system reads differently than a planned giving program at a university. Pull the two or three examples from your history that most closely mirror the organization's donor base and gift range before you apply.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists vice president of philanthropy openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Signal board relationship experience early
Many postings require direct experience staffing or presenting to a development committee or board. If that experience exists on your resume, surface it in the first third, not buried under operational duties. Search committee members often hold board seats themselves.
Prepare a 90-day fundraising entry plan
Finalists at the vice president level are frequently asked how they would approach the first quarter. Walk interviewers through how you would audit the existing donor pipeline, assess major gift officer capacity, and identify the top 20 relationships to cultivate immediately.
Negotiate total compensation beyond base salary
Philanthropic leadership roles often include performance incentives tied to fundraising goals, professional development budgets, and conference allowances that do not appear in the initial offer. Ask for the full compensation structure in writing before accepting.
Vice President of Philanthropy Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most vice president of philanthropys?
City of Hope, JPMorganChase, and Operation Smile are hiring the most vice president of philanthropys right now, with openings concentrated in District of Columbia, California, and Missouri, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Healthcare systems, research universities, and large community foundations account for the majority of active postings.
How many vice president of philanthropy jobs are remote?
About 71% of vice president of philanthropy openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting that donor stewardship and board engagement typically require an in-person presence. Roles focused on planned giving strategy or development operations tend to offer the most scheduling flexibility compared to major gifts positions that center on face-to-face donor cultivation.
How do you become a vice president of philanthropy?
Most vice presidents of philanthropy begin as frontline major gift officers, build a record of closing significant gifts, and then move into team leadership as a director of development or chief development officer before reaching the vice president level. Earning a Certified Fund Raising Executive credential, deepening board relations experience, and leading at least one comprehensive campaign significantly strengthens candidacy for senior roles.
Can you get a vice president of philanthropy job with limited experience?
Breaking into a vice president of philanthropy role without an established fundraising leadership record is difficult, but candidates from adjacent fields can make a compelling case. Development professionals who have personally closed major gifts, managed a small team, and contributed to a campaign at the director level are often competitive. Highlighting measurable revenue results and board-facing experience can offset a shorter tenure in formal leadership positions.
What does the vice president of philanthropy interview process look like?
The process typically begins with a phone screening by HR or a search consultant, followed by a panel interview with the CEO, board development committee members, and senior staff. Finalists are usually asked to present a fundraising vision or entry plan and may participate in a stakeholder meet-and-greet. Reference checks focus heavily on donor relationship management and team leadership before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to vice president of philanthropy jobs?
You can find and apply to vice president of philanthropy jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing without being redirected away from the platform.
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