The Vice President, Development plays a critical role in growing Grand Rapids Community Foundation’s impact in Greater Grand Rapids. They will accomplish this by bringing a growth mindset to the team. The Vice President, Development will play a key role in expanding existing relationships and initiating new ones. They will have a proven commitment and a demonstrable track record in ongoing donor engagement, cultivation, follow-up, and sustaining long-term relationships. The ideal candidate will complement and expand the President and CEO and the Community Foundation’s extensive network by leveraging their own contacts and creatively identifying new relationships.

The Vice President, Development is responsible for leading the planning and implementation of the Community Foundation's fund development and philanthropic service strategies and for the oversight of all department team members. In addition to the management of the Development Department as a whole, they will provide leadership and direction to the fund development and philanthropic services functions to ensure the success of team members.

The Vice President, Development is a member of the Senior Leadership Team and will work collaboratively with their colleagues across other departments on development and execution of internal and external long-term strategic goals as well as management of the Community Foundation’s overall operations. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the Community Foundation’s mission and North Star, and extensive experience partnering effectively with individuals from various cultural, social and ethnic backgrounds. They will foster a collaborative work environment within the department and across the organization, effectively communicate around sensitive issues, and demonstrate cultural awareness and active listening.