Vice President of Resource and Development

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a comprehensive fundraising strategy to grow private revenue streams ($8M+ annually).
• Oversee major donor cultivation, corporate partnerships, private grants, and special events.
• Develop annual, endowment, workplace, planned, and individual giving programs.
• Oversee Plymouth's external communications, including brand promotion and public relations.
• Increase visibility through media engagement, press tours, and speaking opportunities.
• Manage internal communications to ensure transparency and inclusivity.
• Direct advocacy, public policy, and community engagement initiatives.
• Set strategy for Permanent Supportive Housing and housing equity policymaking.
• Strengthen relationships with government leaders, nonprofit partners, and community stakeholders.
• Serve as a key member of the Executive Leadership Team and collaborate on agency-wide strategies.
• Manage a high-performing team of five direct reports across development, communications, and external affairs.
• Oversee department budget, Salesforce fundraising software, and financial reconciliation processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Business Administration, Marketing, or related field or an equal combination of education and relevant work experience.
• Minimum of seven years' experience in resource development at similarly sized organization.
• Experience developing and overseeing budgets, major gifts fundraising, communications, branding/PR programs, external engagement, and partnership programs.
• Experience working directly with senior management, community leaders, board members, and government officials.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and sustain successful relationships with major donors, foundation executives, and corporate executives.
• Experience in managing a high-performing team.
• Successful grant/proposal writing experience.
• Familiarity with industry ethics and standard gift recording and acknowledgement processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with fundraising software; Salesforce experience is a plus.

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with fundraising software; Salesforce experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Business Administration, Marketing, or related field or an equal combination of education and relevant work experience.
• Minimum of seven years' experience in resource development at similarly sized organization.

Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, and 403(b).
• Access to Employee Assistance Program, subsidized ORCA pass, and more.