AVP, Leadership Giving (West/Midwest)

About the role

This role will guide a regional leadership-giving function, with a focus on building major donor relationships and driving significant fundraising results across the West and Midwest. The AVP will partner closely with frontline fundraisers, cross-functional colleagues, and leadership to strengthen portfolio strategy, improve pipeline health, and advance multi-asset gift opportunities. This position combines team leadership, donor strategy, and operational oversight to help achieve ambitious revenue goals in support of the organization’s mission.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach a team of 3-5 leadership gift officers to achieve revenue targets
• Accountable for a collective annual revenue goal of $15M–$25M+, plus a personal portfolio revenue goal of $3M–$5M
• Conduct structured monthly strategy sessions and quarterly team-wide reviews
• Own and refine $1M+ gift strategy decisions for all team members
• Proactively review team members' portfolios for escalated high-capacity accounts
• Facilitate regular prospect strategy meetings and monitor pipeline health using analytics
• Collaborate across departments to cultivate major donor relationships

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of progressive fundraising experience, with at least 5 years in major gift fundraising
• Minimum 3 years of experience managing a major gift fundraising team
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent; advanced degree or CFRE preferred
• Proven ability in frontline donor engagement along with operational management
• Strong project management and strategic problem-solving skills
• Experience with multi-asset gift strategies (outright, planned, blended)
• Proficiency in Salesforce or comparable CRM and Microsoft Office suite

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 403(b) retirement plan with performance-based bonuses
• Flexible spending and commuter benefit accounts
• Employee assistance program (EAP) and life/disability insurance
• Generous paid time off including vacation and sick leave

Pay

$180,000 – $200,000 annually