Vice President of Development
 Arnold P. Gold Foundation | |
 United States, New Jersey, Fort Lee | |
 Feb 05, 2026 | |
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The Arnold P. Gold Foundation Position Title: Vice President of Development Job Type: Full-Time The Arnold P. Gold Foundation offers a competitive health benefits package including medical, dental, and vision; a 403(b)-retirement plan with employer match; and a generous vacation policy. Salary is commensurate with experience. Position Summary The Vice President of Development is a key member of the Arnold P. Gold Foundations senior leadership team and is responsible for developing, implementing, and expanding comprehensive fundraising strategies that grow the organizations revenue year over year. Reporting directly to the President & CEO, this is a highly hands-on role requiring active, day-to-day execution of the foundations individual giving, major gifts, corporate support, membership, and event-based fundraising programs, in addition to setting strategic direction. The Vice President of Development builds and sustains a robust portfolio of individual and major donors, key institutional and corporate partnerships and manages a strong pipeline of prospective supporters by cultivating and stewarding meaningful, long-term relationships to advance the Foundations mission. Managing a staff of 13, this role partners closely with the President & CEO, COO, Board of Trustees, and development staff to ensure fundraising efforts are strategically aligned and that every gift is stewarded with integrity, gratitude, and measurable impact. Key Responsibilities 1. Strategic Leadership & Fundraising Growth Develop and implement a comprehensive giving strategy designed to meet the annual revenue budget goals. Partner with the President & CEO and Chief Operating Officer to establish quarterly and annual fundraising benchmarks, revenue goals, and performance metrics. Collaborate closely with Marketing and Communications to ensure donor messaging, storytelling, acknowledgments, and recognition efforts are consistent with organizational branding and values. 2. Donor Cultivation, Solicitation & Stewardship Manage the Foundations portfolio of individual and major donors, including developing and executing customized cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship plans. Conduct personalized donor outreach, in-person and virtual meetings, and site visits to strengthen relationships and inspire philanthropic investment. Design, implement, and evaluate annual giving campaigns, recurring giving programs, and direct mail and digital fundraising appeals. Lead donor segmentation and engagement strategies to grow both the donor base under $25,000 and the major donor portfolio of $25,000 and above. 3. Board of Trustees
4. Diversify Revenue Streams Continue to diversify revenue by identifying and developing new fundraising opportunities aligned with the Foundations strategic mission. Lead fundraising efforts for the Foundations Annual Gala. Lead fundraising efforts for the Annual Summit, including securing sponsorships and exhibitor support. Help plan and manage mission-based fundraising events. Identify and work with leadership to pursue new corporate grant opportunities that align with organizational priorities and programs. Work in conjunction with the Chief Operating Officer to increase and grow the Foundations membership portfolio. Develop strategies to secure legacy gifts to build a comprehensive planned giving program 5. Data Reporting & Systems Management Oversee current and new donor tracking, reporting, and moves management using Blackbaud Raisers Edge (RENXT). Working with staff to ensure accurate and timely gift entry, reporting and reconciliation with finance on a regular basis. Develop and deliver regular progress reports, dashboards, forecasts, and analyses to measure fundraising performance and return on investment. Use data-driven insights to continuously refine cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies, with a focus on donor retention and lifetime value. Help establish and track performance metrics that evaluate the effectiveness of the organization's fundraising programs. 6. Leadership, Management & Collaboration Supervise, mentor, and support development staff, interns, and volunteers engaged in donor relations, research, and fundraising operations. Serve as a visible and credible ambassador for the Arnold P. Gold Foundation at donor, community, and professional networking events. Partner cross-departmentally to ensure program impact stories, outcomes, and metrics are effectively leveraged in fundraising communications and proposals. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Bachelors degree required, Masters degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum of 1015 years of progressive fundraising experience, with demonstrated success in individual and major gift cultivation and solicitation. Proven ability to meet or exceed ambitious fundraising budget /goals. Proven track record as a frontline fundraiser in major gift solicitation and closure, as well as corporate partnerships. Advanced ability to quickly form relationships with colleagues, Trustees, and current and prospective donors at all levels. Minimum 10+ years in relationship building. Ability to participate in weekend and evening events, as needed, to advance the organization's philanthropic objectives. Travel required on a regular basis to meet with our constituents and potential new donors. Strong relationship-building, interpersonal, and communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders. Demonstrated strategic thinking, organizational, and leadership capabilities. Experience working with donor databases, preferably Blackbaud Raisers Edge (RENXT). Application Instructions Please email your resume and a cover letter explaining your interest in the position and including your salary requirements via the Apply button. The Arnold P. Gold Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. recblid gpyb00gwht3rshf81sc7yxj6f58m0e | |