Vice President, Advancement

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead daily execution of current investor engagement, sponsorship in investor portfolios, and retention strategies to meet or exceed campaign revenue goals.
• Serve as the primary liaison with the external fundraising consultant in support of a partner business unit, ensuring alignment with that team’s leadership on scope, deliverables, and timelines.
• Participate in and/or prepare for all external investor meetings.
• Provide coaching, guidance, and professional development to the Investor Relations team.
• Set clear performance expectations, accountability measures, and operational standards across the team.
• Collaborate and partner with senior leadership to refine investor engagement in alignment with the Chamber’s mission and revenue objectives.

Revenue Growth & Campaign Management

• Oversee all aspects of the current $6.2M Investor Relations campaign and direct support of the Directors leading the sponsorship campaign while developing and implementing a multi-year fundraising strategy to support comprehensive economic mobility strategy.
• Maintain a personal portfolio of top-tier investors, managing high-stakes relationships, and securing six-figure commitments and multiyear commitments.
• Partner with the Director, Sponsorship & Events to ensure sponsorship of sales and fulfillment meet revenue and service targets.
• Use data-driven insights to assess performance, identify opportunities, and adjust strategies for maximum results.

Investor Engagement & Experience

• Ensure high-touch engagement, benefit fulfillment, and proactive communication for all top-tier investors.
• Help remodel a leadership table for high level investors at the $50,000 level.
• Oversee alignment of investor engagement opportunities internally.
• Guide the development and approval of proposals, sponsorship packages, and investor reports.

Cross Departmental Alignment

• Serve as the primary bridge between the team and departments to ensure mutual awareness, fulfillment, and strategic coordination.
• Partner with the Director, Membership to align investor and membership strategies where appropriate.

Team Oversight & Growth Planning

• Cultivate and model a positive, collaborative team culture grounded in trust, respect, and shared accountability across the organization.
• Manage the staffing structure for the team to ensure continuity, capacity, and professional growth.
• Lead succession planning and skill development initiatives within the department.