Director, Community Health, Non-Profit & Social Impact

Vulcan® Park and Museum (VPM) is operated by Vulcan® Park Foundation (VPF), a non‑profit organization with a mission to preserve and promote Vulcan as the symbol for the Birmingham region. VPM offers educational and engagement opportunities that inspire community pride, advances the understanding of Birmingham’s diverse history and culture, and encourages exploration of the region. The Director of Advancement leads the strategic planning, implementation, and evaluation of Vulcan Park Foundation’s comprehensive fundraising program, including annual and major giving, grants, membership, sponsor ships, planned giving, fundraising events, and capital campaigns.

The position builds relationships with donors, community partners, corporations, foundations, and government entities to secure philanthropic support, expand community engagement, and advance the Foundation’s mission.

• Incorporates Foundation’s policies, mission, and strategic priorities into all fundraising efforts
• Demonstrates strategy, creativity, professionalism, and integrity while contributing to a proactive and mission‑driven work environment
• Exercises leadership, the highest level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality in all aspects of work on behalf of the Foundation
• Overall Fundraising:
  Identifies, cultivates, solicits, and stewards gifts from individuals, corporations, foundations, and government entities, including annual, major, and planned gifts
• Major Gifts:
  Personally manages a portfolio of major donors and prospects, developing individualized cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies
• Fundraising Plan:
  Develops and annually updates a comprehensive fundraising plan for securing operating, capital, and reserve funding. Establishes measurable goals, strategies, timelines, and reporting methods for maximizing revenue
• Relationship Fundraising:
  Develops strategies to strengthen relationships with current and prospective donors and other funding partners
• New Funding:
  Expands and diversifies the donor base by identifying, evaluating, and cultivating new individual, corporate, foundation, and government funding sources
• Stewardship:
  Establishes and oversees an effective donor acknowledgment, recognition, communication, and stewardship program
• Sponsor ships:
  Develops sponsorship opportunities to strategically solicit cash and in‑kind support for events, programs, and all other Foundation initiatives
• Planned Giving:
  Establishes and promotes a named planned giving program for volunteers, donors, and other long‑term supporters
• Budget, Performance, and Forecasting:
  In partnership with the CEO, develops the annual Advancement Department budget and is accountable for implementing the fundraising plan and achieving revenue goals. Provides regular reports on fundraising performance, donor engagement, major gifts, and stewardship activities. Maintains a fundraising pipeline, monitors results, forecasts revenue, and adjusts strategies as needed.
• Policies and Compliance:
  Ensures fundraising practices comply with organizational policies, donor restrictions, confidentiality requirements, and professional ethical standards; coordinates with Accountant to reconcile gifts and reports.

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited four‑year institution required
• Minimum of five years of progressive fundraising experience with a proven record of success in designing, implementing, and administering programs related to fundraising, advancement, and development
• Experience serving on a leadership team and supervising and managing professional staff
• Experience in database management and customer relationship management (CRM) systems is required
• A comprehensive knowledge and understanding of trends and best practices in the philanthropic sector