Vice President, Strategic Partnerships – Development

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Collaborate directly with the President & CEO to enhance and implement CCSA's philanthropic strategy.

• Act as the organization's chief strategist and project manager for philanthropy initiatives.

• Formulate strategies for major donors and foundations.

• Develop and oversee the prospect pipeline.

• Create persuasive proposals and donor materials.

• Coordinate fundraising efforts across various teams.

• Ensure disciplined execution and follow-through on initiatives.

• Refine CCSA's fundraising priorities and convert strategic initiatives into donor-ready investment opportunities.

• Assist the President & CEO in cultivating and managing the organization's most valuable donor relationships.

⛳️ Requirements

• Around 10 or more years of progressively responsible leadership experience in fundraising, philanthropy, public affairs, government relations, nonprofit leadership, strategy, consulting, executive support, chief of staff roles, or a related field.

• Proven track record of leading complex initiatives and achieving results through influence, collaboration, and strong execution.

• Outstanding writing abilities, including experience in preparing proposals, briefing materials, executive communications, or other persuasive written documents.

• Willingness to travel, including overnight trips, to attend donor meetings, conferences, organizational events, staff retreats, and support other CCSA-related activities as required.

• Experience in managing executive-level relationships and coordinating complex projects among multiple stakeholders.

• Demonstrated ability to cultivate and manage relationships with major donors, institutional funders, and philanthropic partners; experience with advocacy organizations, membership organizations, or public policy environments is highly preferred.

• A bachelor's or master's degree in nonprofit management, business administration, public administration, public policy, communications, or a related field is preferred.

• Knowledge of California education, advocacy, or nonprofit organizations is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage upon hire.

• 401K eligibility with a company match (up to 6%) after the first 90 days of employment.

• Generous paid time off.