The Associate Vice President (AVP) of Development is a key member of the New England Aquarium's development leadership team, responsible for advancing philanthropic support in alignment with the organization's strategic priorities and mission. Working closely with the President & CEO, Senior Philanthropic Advisor, Board of Directors, and senior leadership, the AVP will provide strategic direction, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors, and lead a high-performing team to achieve ambitious fundraising goals. This position will oversee a team of directors responsible for frontline fundraising, donor engagement and stewardship, development operations, and membership & annual giving.
- This is a full-time regular position offering a comprehensive benefits package.
- The schedule will be Monday-Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm with the option for a hybrid schedule, working some days on-site and some days remotely.
- Remote days are only available for residents of MA, RI, NH, ME, NY and VT.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Programmatic Leadership
- Refine and execute a comprehensive development plan that supports the Aquarium's strategic vision. This includes annual and multi-year goals that span a range of gift categories and levels.
- Provide senior-level support to the Board's Development and Nominating Committees, identifying well-qualified governance candidates and fostering strong volunteer engagement.
- Collaborate across departments to build and communicate a compelling vision for development, cultivating a culture of shared mission and philanthropic support.
- Team Leadership & Development
- Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of development professionals, fostering an environment of collaboration, accountability, and professional growth.
- Promote a culture of trust, respect, and shared purpose within the development team and across the organization.
- Monitor philanthropic trends, data, and emerging technologies to enhance development strategies and operations.
- Support the planning and execution of large-scale fundraising initiatives, including capital campaigns.
- Ensure all fundraising activities are aligned with best practices, organizational priorities, and ethical standards.
- Fundraising & Donor Relations
- Identify, develop, and manage a portfolio of approximately 30-50 prospects with the capacity to give six-figure gifts and above.
- Identify, prioritize, and pursue funding opportunities that align with the Aquarium's institutional priorities, collaborating internally to convert these opportunities into secured support.
- Strengthen donor stewardship efforts to ensure recognition and engagement programs are seamless and impactful.
- Expand the pipeline of prospective donors with a focus on engaging new generations of supporters and enhancing prospect research capabilities.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum Training and Experience
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive fundraising experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership or management role within a complex nonprofit environment.
- Proven track record in securing six -figure gifts from individual, corporate, and foundation donors.
- Demonstrated experience supporting board relations, including recruitment, engagement, and governance.
- Proven experience building a culture of confidence and trust within a development team that extends to donors, volunteers, and external partners.
- Experience with large-scale capital campaign strategy and execution strongly preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong passion for the mission of the New England Aquarium.
- Knowledge of all major areas of development, including major and planned giving, annual giving, corporate partnerships, foundation relations, and membership programs.
- Strategic, collaborative leadership.
- High emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills.
- Proven ability to set and achieve ambitious goals.
- Skilled communicator with clarity and impact.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- For more information and to apply online please visit: http://neaq.applicantpro.com/jobs/
- The New England Aquarium is committed to an inclusive workplace culture and is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, as defined by the EEOC.
- Here, we foster a culture of respect and inclusion.
- We strive to engage and inspire a broad audience with our efforts to protect the blue planet.
- We believe that an inclusive workforce provides diverse experiences, skills, and perspectives that enrich our programs, strengthen problem-solving, add creativity, and enhance our workplace culture.
- For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below.
- Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.
- https://neaq.applicantpro.com/jobs/3872513-1036240.html
- Experience Required
- 5 years
Salary
- $156000 - 178000/annually
