Senior Vice President of Development

Job Summary

Vermont Public is seeking a Senior Vice President of Development to lead philanthropic growth, deepen donor engagement, and shape the future of public media in Vermont.

About the Role

The Senior Vice President of Development (SVP) plays a central leadership role in driving philanthropic growth across Vermont Public. Reporting to the CEO, the SVP is responsible for setting and executing strategies to expand the organization's fundraising capacity and diversify revenue across various channels.

Responsibilities

• Set and execute strategies to expand fundraising capacity and diversify revenue
• Lead a team of 15 staff members, including five direct reports
• Manage a $14.7M fundraising goal for FY27
• Provide strategic leadership for fundraising and development efforts
• Build and sustain strong relationships with donors, audiences, and community partners
• Represent Vermont Public across the broader Vermont and public media ecosystem

Requirements

• 7+ years of progressive fundraising experience, including experience leading and managing high-performing teams
• Demonstrated success securing and closing six-figure gifts, with direct frontline fundraising experience required
• Proven experience managing complex teams across multiple functions, locations, or organizational structures
• Strategic and entrepreneurial mindset, with a demonstrated ability to develop and execute organizational and fundraising strategies and initiatives
• Exceptional written, communication, administrative, and organizational skills, with a strong track record of relationship building
• High degree of professionalism, discretion, confidentiality, and emotional intelligence, with strong interpersonal relationship-building skills
• Bachelor’s degree required

Qualifications

• Experience within public media organizations is valued, though not required
• Genuine enthusiasm for public media and the ability to communicate organizational mission, impact, and programs to diverse audiences

Benefits

• Salary range: $145,000 – 170,000, commensurate with experience
• Generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement plan with employer matching, and professional development opportunities

Application

To express interest, please submit your cover letter and resume in confidence using the form below.