VP, Development- Individual Giving, Foundations & Philanthropic Operations

Posted on April 11, 2025

The Vice President (VP), Individual Giving, Foundations, and Philanthropic Operations plays a critical leadership role in advancing Big Brothers Big Sisters of America’s (BBBSA) fundraising strategy, with an emphasis on growing individual giving, foundations and institutional support. Reporting directly to the Chief Development Officer (CDO), the Vice President will lead and execute a comprehensive, data-driven strategy to secure transformational gifts (7-figure +) from high-net-worth individuals, family foundations, donor-advised funds (DAFs), and leading philanthropic institutions.

The VP will directly oversee the Senior Director, Advancement & Major Giving and a team of fundraising professionals, the Director, Philanthropic Operations and CRM Administration and the full department’s supportive resources within Philanthropic Operations, ensuring data integrity, long-term sustainability and donor engagement at the highest levels.

This leader will act as a key partner to the CDO, supporting major fundraising initiatives and ensuring alignment with the organization's broader multi-channel fundraising strategy. The VP will cultivate strategic relationships, provide innovative leadership, and collaborate cross-functionally to drive mission impact and revenue growth across BBBSA and its network of more than 230 Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) agencies.