Full-Time Vice President of Development

About The Position The Vice President of Development will play a pivotal leadership role in shaping and executing the fundraising strategy for KIPP Foundation. This role is a key partner to the Chief Development Officer (CDO) and will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer to drive philanthropic growth. Reporting to the CDO, the VP will lead a team of talented development professionals and serve as a thought partner to both the CDO and CEO.

This leader will contribute meaningfully to KIPP’s bold vision to raise over $100 million annually. They will be charged with identifying and cultivating new major donors – including multiple new supporters at the seven- and eight-figure level – to ensure KIPP’s long-term sustainability and impact.

Beyond sustaining this annual fundraising engine, this leader will also collaborate with executive leadership in the recruitment of new national board members who bring not only deep commitment to KIPP’s mission but also seven-figure philanthropic capacity, and play a supporting role in launching a new growth fund.

Responsibilities The VP’s work will span three major, interconnected workstreams:

1. High Net Worth Donor Strategy
• Build and manage a robust portfolio of ultra-high net worth individuals, with a targeted focus on 1-2 strategic geographies; this includes:
• Cultivating new seven- and eight-figure donors aligned with KIPP’s One KIPP strategy.
• Designing and executing a personalized, best-in-class stewardship strategy.
• Strengthening relationships with current donors while identifying opportunities to grow long-term philanthropic commitments.
• Develop and implement a multi-year strategy for regionally anchored, collaborative fundraising.

2. Team Leadership and Management
• Oversee a team of individual giving professionals.
• Hiring, developing, and leading a diverse, high-performing team.
• Setting clear, individualized KPIs in alignment with team and organizational goals.
• Fostering a team culture grounded in equity, continuous learning, and belonging.
• Collaborating across departments on cross-functional initiatives.

3. Regional Innovation and Pilot Partnership with KIPP NYC
• Launch and oversee an innovative pilot partnership.
• Managing a four-person fundraising team based in NYC.
• Partnering with the NYC team to identify joint ask opportunities.
• Raising $9M+ annually through this approach.

Skills and Mindsets

• Demonstrates passion and commitment to KIPP’s mission.
• Demonstrated record of setting and achieving ambitious goals.
• Uses data, research, and analysis to set a high bar of excellence.
• Partnership, Alliance-Building and Stakeholder Management: Can generate excitement, enthusiasm and commitment.
• Effective Work Management & Strategic Clarity: Design and evolve multi-year vision and direction.
• People Management & Development: Effectively ensures strong professional development.

Experience and Qualifications

• Fundraising Experience: At least 7-10 years.
• Team Leadership Experience: At least 7-10 years
• Commitment to education equity, social justice.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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