Vice President of Development

Job Details

Job Location:

Augusta Campus - Augusta, GA 30907

Position Type:
Full Time

Education Level: Bachelor's Degree

Travel Percentage:
Up to 25%

Job Shift: Day

Job Category:
Goodwill Administration and Support

The Vice President of Development serves as a strategic executive leader responsible for advancing the philanthropic growth and long-term sustainability of the Goodwill Works Foundation for Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia & the CSRA (GIMG, Inc.). Reporting directly to the President/CEO, this Executive Leadership Team position plays a critical role in achieving the organization's 2030 Strategic Plan success measures through comprehensive fundraising, donor engagement, strategic partnerships, and community investment.

The Vice President of Development works collaboratively with the Vice President of Marketing and other executive leaders to strengthen donor engagement through strategic storytelling, public awareness initiatives, and mission-focused communications. This leader champions a culture of philanthropy by empowering employees, volunteers, board members, and community partners to communicate the life-changing impact of Goodwill's mission while expanding philanthropic support across the enterprise.

• Demonstrates and models the organization's core values of Service, Ownership, Accountability, and Respect in all leadership activities, stakeholder interactions, and strategic initiatives.
• Supports the organization's mission-centered and faith-inspired approach to helping individuals achieve a more abundant life through education, work, and career services.
• Serves as a strategic member of the Executive Leadership Team, helping refine and advance priorities aligned with the organization's Strategic Plan 2030 while collaborating across all business units.
• Participates in merger, acquisition, expansion, and other enterprise initiatives as assigned by the President/CEO.
• Builds collaborative relationships across the enterprise to align philanthropic priorities with organizational growth objectives.

• Leads comprehensive fundraising and advancement initiatives that support organizational sustainability and enable continued growth of Goodwill's mission and Helms College.
• Develops and executes comprehensive fundraising strategies including:
  • Annual Giving
  • Major Gifts
  • Planned Giving
  • Foundation Grants
  • Corporate Partnerships
  • Capital Campaigns
  • Endowment Growth
• Builds and sustains strong relationships with corporations, foundations, elected officials, civic leaders, and high-net-worth individuals throughout the organization's service territory and beyond.
• Personally cultivates, solicits, and stewards major donors while maintaining an active portfolio of strategic philanthropic relationships.
• Provides leadership and accountability for the Goodwill Works Foundation fundraising team to achieve or exceed annual fundraising goals.
• Ensures the Senior Manager of Missions successfully develops faith-based partnerships that position Goodwill as a trusted ministry and community partner.
• Develops and grows the Helms College Alumni Association into a meaningful engagement and fundraising resource.
• Oversees administration of the Helms College Scholarship Fund in partnership with the Chief Education Officer.
• Cultivates a culture of philanthropy among board members, employees, students, volunteers, and community stakeholders.
• Recruits, develops, and mentors high-performing fundraising professionals while establishing measurable performance expectations.

• Partners with the Vice President of Marketing to support enterprise-wide communications, executive messaging, public relations, and organizational storytelling that strengthens donor engagement and mission awareness.
• Collaborates with Marketing to ensure fundraising priorities are effectively communicated through integrated campaigns and community engagement initiatives.
• Champions Goodwill's Storytelling Academy by partnering with Human Resources and organizational leaders to ensure employee participation and measurable impact on employee engagement and philanthropic culture.
• Supports public awareness efforts that increase donor engagement, strengthen community partnerships, and elevate the visibility of Goodwill's mission.
• Maximizes Edgar's Hospitality Group venues and experiences to promote mission messaging and philanthropic investment opportunities.
• Supports donor cultivation experiences, mission tours, special events, and community engagement activities throughout the organization.

• Provides executive leadership for Foundation governance, policies, gift acceptance standards, and fundraising best practices.
• Ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, ethical fundraising standards, and Foundation bylaws.
• Presents fundraising performance, donor engagement metrics, campaign progress, and strategic…