VP, Field Advancement Strategy – Operations

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in District of Columbia, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Lead and oversee the team dedicated to advancement field services, the development of lay leadership, and shared advancement services.

• Establish the strategy and operational framework for Hillel International’s support of campus Hillels in advancement.

• Provide guidance and direct assistance to campus Hillels regarding annual giving, major gifts, donor development, stewardship, campaigns, and advancement operations.

• Assist Hillels in recruiting, engaging, and developing boards and other lay leaders.

• Supervise support for capital, endowment, comprehensive, and other significant campaigns.

• Recognize common field needs and create, test, and implement solutions, including shared staffing, advancement marketing, training, tools and technology, and external partnerships.

• Collaborate with senior fundraising leaders and field partners to establish donor and prospect pipelines and connect prospects with campus Hillels.

• Set and monitor success metrics, including fundraising growth, campaign progress, turnaround support outcomes, lay-leader engagement, shared-services utilization, and the impact of scaled solutions.

• Report directly to the Chief External Affairs Officer.

⛳️ Requirements

• More than 15 years of experience in advancement, fundraising, operations, consulting, or a related field, with considerable senior leadership and management duties.

• Demonstrated measurable growth in fundraising, organizational performance, or both.

• Proven experience in leading and developing teams across various organizations, markets, or communities.

• Experience in designing and scaling successful programs, services, pilots, or operational models.

• Background in assisting organizations to enhance fundraising performance or navigate financial or organizational challenges.

• Experience in engaging boards, campaign leaders, and other volunteers as active partners in fundraising and organizational leadership.

• Proven ability to manage complex initiatives requiring coordination among teams, functions, and stakeholders.

• Strong understanding of advancement, including annual fundraising, major gifts, donor development, stewardship, campaigns, and advancement operations.

• Capability to connect strategy with execution by establishing direction, building supporting systems, and ensuring team accountability for outcomes.

• Operational mindset with the ability to convert ideas into practical, sustainable services.

• Excellent analytical and financial skills; adept at utilizing data for decision-making, prioritization, and result measurement.

• Exceptional communication, coaching, facilitation, and relationship-building abilities.

• Ability to function within a network of independent organizations with diverse needs, resources, and community dynamics.

• Commitment to Hillel’s mission and appreciation for the diversity of Jewish life.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and reside within the country.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, which includes health insurance, retirement plan, Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability insurance, Flexible Spending accounts, generous vacation and sick leave, and parental leave.

• Opportunities for professional development, mentoring, and skill-building.

• Remote work environment.

• Regular travel to campus Hillels, donor communities, conferences, and other Hillel events.