Vice President of Institutional Giving

Vice President of Institutional Giving

About the Company

Well-known environmental & wildlife conservation organization

Industry

Non-Profit Organization Management

Type

Non Profit

Founded

1905

Employees

501-1000

Categories

• Bird
• Bird Guide
• Bird Habitat
• Birds
• Field Guide
• National Audubon Society
• Non-Profit & Philanthropy
• Education
• Non Profit
• Publishing
• Nature Conservation
• Environment
• Advocacy
• Public Policy
• Community
• Volunteer Services
• Sustainability
• Climate Change
• Cultural Activities

Specialties

About the Role

The Company is seeking a Vice President of Institutional Giving to lead a team of fundraisers in securing and stewarding high-impact support from institutions and foundations. This pivotal role is essential to the organization's mission of reversing the decline of bird populations and expanding its conservation impact. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing strategic leadership, developing and growing a personal portfolio of institutional funders, and leading prospecting efforts to sustain a robust pipeline of donors. Collaboration with executive and program leadership is key, as is the ability to translate complex programmatic work into compelling proposals that align with funders' interests. The role also requires expertise in institutional giving, with a strong preference for candidates experienced in conservation, biodiversity, or environmental philanthropy. Applicants for the Vice President of Institutional Giving position at the company should have a minimum of 15 years' of experience in nonprofit fundraising, with at least 5 years' at a leadership level. The ideal candidate will be a keen strategist, adept at engaging new and existing donors, and will have a proven track record of success in growing philanthropic revenue. Essential qualifications include the ability to manage projects, establish and monitor priorities, and a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. The role demands a leader who can operate effectively within a federated organizational structure, manage a geographically distributed team, and demonstrate knowledge of trends in environmental and conservation philanthropy. A deep understanding of institutional giving and the ability to forge transformational strategic partnerships are also critical for this position.

Hiring Manager Title

Chief Development Officer

Travel Percent

Less than 10%

Functions