Vice President of Philanthropy

Position Summary:
Unbound seeks a mission-driven, strategic leader to serve as the inaugural Vice President of Philanthropy. This leader will play a pivotal role in developing, executing, and refining fundraising strategies for Major Giving, Planned Giving, and Grants. The Vice President of Philanthropy will build, mentor, and inspire a high-performing team to achieve ambitious fundraising goals while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence. By shaping and growing revenue streams, this leader will provide visionary guidance to expand Unbound’s global impact and deepen engagement with donors.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Leadership and Vision:
   • Develop and execute a comprehensive, multi-year philanthropic strategy to grow revenue through mid, major and mega giving, fostering meaningful donor relationships aligned with Unbound’s mission and values.  
   • Integrate Planned Giving, Grants, and Major Giving staff into a unified team with clear goals and aligned strategies.
   • Actively contribute as a member of the Executive Leadership Team (ELT), shaping organizational strategy, alignment, and growth initiatives.
   • Inspire and lead a high-functioning team with vision, clarity, and a shared commitment to advancing Unbound’s mission through transformational donor engagement.
2. Revenue Growth:
   • Drive significant revenue growth across non-sponsorship fundraising departments, ensuring strategies align with organizational goals and donor expectations.
   • Monitor and report on metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of philanthropic strategies.
   • Design and execute multi-year plans to expand, diversify, and strengthen revenue streams.
3. Team Leadership and Development:
   • Recruit, mentor, and lead a high-performing, mission-driven team.
   • Provide leadership, coaching, and support to empower staff in achieving goals.
   • Foster a collaborative and innovative culture that prioritizes accountability, creativity, and exceptional donor experiences, driving donor acquisition, revenue growth and donor retention.
   • Oversee departmental budgets and allocate resources effectively to achieve maximum impact.
4. Donor and Partner Engagement:
   • Personally manage and grow a portfolio of ultra-high-net-worth donors, while collaborating with staff to identify and enhance opportunities for broader donor development.
   • Represent Unbound to key external audiences, building trust and inspiring commitment to the organization’s mission.
   • Partner with marketing, communications, and the product team to address stakeholder needs for collateral, offerings, and reporting.

• Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, business administration, or a related field; an advanced degree is preferred.
• A minimum of 8 years of progressive leadership experience in philanthropy or related fields, with demonstrated success in large, multi-year fundraising campaigns and closing mega gifts. Fundraising experience in international relief and development causes is highly preferred.
• Proven ability to design, execute, and manage multi-year fundraising campaigns for major donors that drive significant revenue growth.
• Experience cultivating and stewarding relationships with ultra-high-net-worth donors, fostering meaningful and transformational partnerships.
• Strong understanding of Planned Giving, Grants, Matching Gifts, and other fundraising strategies.
• Strong understanding of CRM systems and reporting functions, with the ability to leverage data for strategic decision-making and donor engagement.
• Strategic thinker with a deep commitment to Unbound’s mission and values, able to inspire and align teams around a shared vision for growth.
• Exceptional leadership skills, with a track record of building, mentoring, and motivating high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving abilities, with a collaborative and mission-driven approach.