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Vice President of Philanthropy
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YMCA of Greater Nashua
Nashua, NH (In Person)
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Job Description
This is a rare build moment. The YMCA of Greater Nashua is redesigning its philanthropic model from the ground up, moving from a transactional annual campaign to a mission-driven, multi-tiered giving ecosystem. The VP of Philanthropy will be the person who leads that build: shaping the strategy, cultivating the relationships, and owning the results. The VP of Philanthropy is a dynamic, innovative, and visionary leader who advances the Y's mission through philanthropy. Dreaming up the strategy while simultaneously rolling up their sleeves, they champion a culture of giving: driving comprehensive fundraising strategies including annual campaigns, capital efforts, major gifts, planned giving, grants, donor stewardship, and strategic communications. Partnering closely with the CEO, board, and community stakeholders, the VP of Philanthropy is responsible for growing and diversifying our philanthropic revenue streams to ensure long-term impact and sustainability.
Qualifications:
The right person for this role is a seasoned fundraising leader ready to own a function completely, from strategy to execution. You may be a Development Director ready to step into your first VP role, or a VP looking for a mission and an organization where you can build something meaningful. Either way, you have done the work: built donor relationships, made major asks, and moved the needle on a campaign. You are energized by a blank page, not intimidated by it.Required:
- 5+ years of progressive fundraising experience, including demonstrated success in major gifts, annual campaigns, or corporate sponsorship
- Experience working with volunteers and board members as fundraising partners
- Strong relationship skills; you're comfortable in a room with a major donor, a corporate partner, or a community volunteer
- A builder's mindset: you see systems that don't exist yet and know how to create them
- Clear, compelling written and verbal communication
- Familiarity with donor CRM platforms and data-driven donor engagement
- A genuine connection to the Y's mission and the communities we serve
Preferred:
- Experience with YMCA or similar nonprofit mission fundraising
- Background in health equity, early education, or community services — sectors where the Y does its deepest work
- Grant writing or foundation relations experience