Vice President of Development and Marketing

About the role

The VP of Development and Marketing is a new role for Ampact, a national 501c3 implementing evidence-based AmeriCorps programs in multiple states. The role provides strategic leadership and execution oversight for all fundraising and marketing efforts, driving sustainable revenue growth and strengthening brand presence.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with leadership to develop and execute a comprehensive national fundraising strategy across foundation, corporate, and individual giving.
• Set and achieve annual and multi-year fundraising goals in alignment with the organization’s strategic plan.
• Oversee donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies to deepen engagement and retention.
• Analyze fundraising performance data to guide strategy, investment decisions, and continuous improvement.
• Provide centralized training, resources and support to Executive Directors who are accountable for fundraising in their states.
• Collaborate with leadership on revenue strategy to sustain and grow in existing and new states.
• Ensure compliance with all ethical, legal, and regulatory standards related to fundraising activities.
• Provide strategic oversight of marketing, communications, and brand positioning to support fundraising, member recruitment, and mission impact.
• Ensure consistent, compelling messaging across digital, print, media, and stakeholder communications.
• Align marketing campaigns with development goals to drive awareness, engagement, and donor conversion.
• Oversee digital strategy, including web presence, email marketing, and social media platforms.
• Monitor brand performance and market trends to adapt messaging and outreach strategies.
• Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing development and marketing teams.
• Partner closely with the President, executive leadership, executive directors, and board to advance fundraising priorities.
• Support President in board engagement for fundraising through training, tools, and strategic involvement.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration to ensure alignment between programs, finance, and development.
• Represent the organization externally with donors, partners, and key stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, business, marketing, communications, or a related field.
• Minimum Experience: Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in nonprofit development or advancement.
• Demonstrated success building and leading large-scale, multi-channel fundraising programs with measurable results.
• Experience overseeing marketing, communications, or brand strategy in a mission-driven organization.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with major donors, foundations, and corporate partners.
• Strong strategic planning, financial acumen, and data-driven decision-making skills.
• Experience leading and developing senior-level teams in a complex organization.
• Ability to partner effectively with executive leadership and boards in a national nonprofit environment.