Vice President, Non-Profit & Social Impact

The Vice President of Advancement position is full‑time, 40 hours per week (exempt, benefits eligible). This position plans, organizes, and directs NLC’s fundraising efforts. The Vice President of Advancement brings a strong record of leading successful fundraising initiatives and expertise across diverse revenue streams, including institutional and individual giving, major gifts, foundations, and corporate partnerships. This role engages and motivates donors and partners by articulating a compelling organizational vision and driving innovative approaches to expand NLC’s resource development.

The Vice President of Advancement is highly data‑driven, using analysis and metrics to inform strategy, optimize fundraising performance, and achieve organizational goals. This position leads the Development Department, reports to the Chief Operating Officer, and collaborates closely with the Executive Team and Board of Directors on all fundraising and development initiatives. Will require some local travel (reimbursable). Pay commensurate with experience.

This position is mobile and in‑person.

• Lead and manage the New Life Centers (NLC) Development Team, providing strategic direction, supervision, and collaboration.
• Develop and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies aligned with NLC’s mission, vision, and organizational goals.
• Design and execute an annual development plan with revenue projections, utilizing a mix of fundraising tactics including special events, direct mail, e‑appeals, crowdfunding initiatives, online giving, and personal solicitation.
• Maintain accuracy of the development budget and spending plan.
• Ensure all legal, regulatory, and compliance‑related fundraising and reporting requirements are satisfied.
• Participate in required evaluations, audits, and internal reviews related to development operations.
• Demonstrate and model New Life Centers’ values in all professional interactions and activities.

• Grow and manage a major gifts program including donor identification, cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and volunteer engagement.
• Establish and steward ongoing relationships with prospective and existing donors, supporters, and volunteers to deepen engagement and long‑term commitment.
• Routinely follow up with donors and volunteers to monitor continued involvement and strengthen relationships.
• Create and maintain a pipeline of donors, organizations, churches, and community partners across all stages of engagement, up to full commitment.
• Develop a tiered donor engagement and marketing strategy based on donor capacity, qualification level, and giving history.
• Create strong, compelling fundraising messages that resonate with potential donors and supporters.
• Make strategic public appearances and accept speaking engagements to share NLC’s mission and impact, resulting in increased fundraising support.

• With the Development team, design and implement a comprehensive donor stewardship plan.
• Maintain and oversee a gift recognition program that appropriately acknowledges donor contributions.
• Share impact reports and stewardship communications regularly with donors and the Executive Team.
• Track donor experience and engagement using the Virtuous database and other data collection tools to continuously improve stewardship efforts.

• Collaborate with the Grant Manager to lead the grant application and reporting process, including:
• Determining eligibility and funding alignment
• Gathering required information and documentation
• Coordinating strategy meetings
• Tracking submission and reporting deadlines
• Communicating with funders and submitting reports
• Build and manage a portfolio of foundation and corporate funding opportunities, overseeing timelines, reporting requirements, budgets, and compliance.

• Direct annual fund programs, including mailings and fundraising drives.
• Lead the planning, execution, and evaluation of fundraising special events.
• Evaluate fundraising event performance and use data‑driven insights to recommend and…