Vice President of Advancement
- Compensation
- $175K–$195K / yr
- Location
- Baltimore, MD, United States
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- C level
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Not specified
- Posted
Must have
- A bachelor’s degree is required;
- Minimum seven years of success leading and managing development or a comparable portfolio;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required;
- Proficiency in planning, systems management, and operations is required;
- Progressive experience effectively working with CEO-level leadership is required;
- Experience thriving in results-driven organizations characterized by a strong culture of accountability, data-informed decision-making, and operational excellence;
- Demonstrated commitment to accuracy and exceptional execution;
- Ability to manage people toward shared objectives and specific production goals;
- Knowledge of Baltimore’s philanthropic communities is strongly preferred;
- Major gifts or campaign experience is preferred;
- Donor engagement and multi-generational giving experience are preferred;
- Familiarity with investment management strategies or gift planning is preferred;
- Ability to plan and meet deadlines and project results;
- Participative work style; ability to give and receive feedback;
- Ability to make decisions about how to manage and organize team and individual workloads;
- Mature interpersonal style with the ability to build productive relationships and navigate diverse perspectives with professionalism, discretion and composure;
- Ability to work effectively under the pressure of tight deadlines and high-profile interactions.
Full description
Vice President of AdvancementOrganization
Baltimore Community Foundation (BCF) is a philanthropic foundation created by and for the people of Greater Baltimore, where many donors join together to make the city and region we love a better place, today and for future generations. With assets over $350 million comprised of more than 950 charitable funds, BCF has granted nearly $800 million since its inception in 1972 and is one of the Baltimore region’s top foundations. Accredited by the Council on Foundation’s National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations, BCF partners with philanthropic individuals, families and companies to direct more than 5,000 gifts and grants each year to support a wide range of issues affecting the Baltimore region. With a team of less than 25 core staff members, BCF’s is a small team that embraces reliability, hard-work, fun and accountability.
Over the last several years, BCF has doubled its assets under management and has elevated its role as one of the region’s most prominent civic leaders, grantors and impact investors. In anticipation of the launch of its new strategic direction in 2027, BCF is poised for greater growth and impact to leverage a community of passionate donors and changemakers working to build a better Baltimore.
Position
The Vice President of Advancement will work closely with the President/CEO to align operations and strategic priorities and to garner support for BCF’s ambitious goals benefiting the Baltimore community. The Vice President of Advancement will be primarily responsible for structuring, implementing and monitoring an effective development and stewardship operation which includes soliciting gifts for new philanthropic funds; driving and managing development and donor services related operations; launching a philanthropic advisory; overseeing BCF’s annual Civic Leadership Fund; generating legacy gifts; growing BCF’s discretionary endowment; and overseeing strategies to engage donors and prospects at every level. The success of this role involves both internal management and external responsibilities across the following areas:
Philanthropic Advising and Fundraising – 35%
Leadership and Strategy – 25%
Development Systems and Infrastructure – 15%
Management and Administration – 15%
Cross-Departmental Alignment and Execution – 10%
An experienced and accomplished candidate with transferable skills and a strong track record will be considered.
Salary Range: $175,000 - $195,000 annually
Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Classification: Full-time, Exempt
Work Arrangement: Hybrid (minimum 3 days per week in-office)