What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vice President of Advancement position at All God's Children International?
Description
All God's Children International is actively seeking a dedicated individual to serve as our Vice President of Advancement. This position requires the employee to reside in one of the following major metropolitan areas: New York City, Washington DC/Northern Virginia/Maryland, San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, Chicago, Boston, Atlanta, Seattle, Miami/Jacksonville/Tampa, Philadelphia, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Detroit/Grand Rapids, or Phoenix.
The Vice President of Advancement reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer and leads the Advancement team in all fundraising activities. This position is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive strategy to sustain and grow All God’s Children International's (AGCI) annual fundraising budget beyond $10 million.
The VP of Advancement is also responsible for cultivating, growing, and managing a donor portfolio that generates more than $1 million in new annual revenue. This role requires a strategic and relational leader who is highly engaged in direct donor fundraising, corporate and foundation giving, church partnerships, and planned giving efforts.
About Us
We are the world’s leading child advocacy and trauma disruptor organization. For 30 years and counting, we have remained relentless in our commitment to stand up for children who need family by working across the continuum of care to dismantle systemic trauma.
Today, we are unlocking possibilities for over 123,000 children per year across the globe. Our reach has expanded across 25 countries spanning five continents. We work every day to dismantle the systemic trauma that sits at the heart of the orphan crisis that still affects over 8 million children. Thanks to God’s provision, children facing the darkest realities experience powerful emotional healing every day and learn the hope of the Gospel. Because no child should be alone.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
STRATEGY AND LEADERSHIP
The Vice President of Advancement directly manages subordinate supervisors and independent contributors, overseeing all Advancement and Development employees within the organization. Responsibilities include hiring, training, setting performance expectations, managing team outcomes, appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints, and resolving problems. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
GEOGRAPHIC FLEXIBILITY
This position requires the employee to reside in one of the following major metropolitan areas: New York City, Washington DC/Northern Virginia/Maryland, San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, Chicago, Boston, Atlanta, Seattle, Miami/Jacksonville/Tampa, Philadelphia, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Detroit/Grand Rapids, or Phoenix. The role requires proximity to a major international airport to accommodate travel and operational requirements.
Education And Experience
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business correspondence, complex reports, contracts, legal documents, and other written inquiries. Ability to write error-free business correspondence, reports, and presentation of materials. Ability to speak clearly, effectively present information, and respond to questions from churches or religious leaders, international staff, employees, supervisors, donors/sponsors, clients, vendors, organization partners, and the general public.
Mathematical Skills
Requires proficient ability to plan, administer, and report budgets. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Calculates currency conversion, discounts, and interest, when needed.
Computer Skills
The job requires advanced basic computer skills including logging onto systems, word processing, spreadsheet, report writing, project management, presentation creation/editing, database, use of the internet, and communication by e-mail. Requires knowledge of and use of AGCI’s adoption database/software program and Donor Perfect fundraising database/software program.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to work with and protect extremely confidential files and information and have the appropriate discernment regarding handling issues of varying complexity and sensitivity. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions and can deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables. Has discretion to weigh the levity of an issue and pass it along to the appropriate party/leader within the organization, as needed.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS
Must possess a valid driver’s license and the ability to supply appropriate documentation/identification to travel authorities when traveling domestically and internationally.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use stairways to climb multiple floors within an office building, use hands and fingers to keyboard or dial, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee must infrequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus, especially with frequent computer use.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are reprehensive of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
The work environment while traveling domestically or internationally could contain several environmental factors, including but not limited to outdoor weather conditions (extreme heat or cold), work in countries with high incidents of illness/disease or poor living conditions of its inhabitants, political unrest/danger and physical obstacles and/or hazards.
The noise level in the office environment is usually moderate; the noise levels in travel to various countries could range from quiet to extremely loud, depending on varying conditions.
TELEWORK ELIGIBILITY
This position is telework-eligible. AGCI may offer telecommuting and remote work to some employees when it would be a benefit both to the organization and the employee. AGCI employees who are approved for telework will have the responsibility to demonstrate a high standard of work ethic and to maintain the expected quantity and quality of work set forth by their manager. AGCI’s Telecommuting Policy will guide standards and specific eligibility requirements for telework.
This position requires the successful completion of an extensive criminal background check. All candidates must be legally eligible to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
Compensation
$145,000 - $160,000/year depending on experience.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short & long-term disability, FSA/HSA, PTO, 401k, and 11 paid holidays.
How To Apply
Please submit your application through our Careers page at https://allgodschildren.org/about-agci/careers/. To apply, submit your resume and cover letter. Your cover letter should speak to your qualifications and interest in this role. Please note that applications without the required materials will not be considered.
All God's Children International is actively seeking a dedicated individual to serve as our Vice President of Advancement. This position requires the employee to reside in one of the following major metropolitan areas: New York City, Washington DC/Northern Virginia/Maryland, San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, Chicago, Boston, Atlanta, Seattle, Miami/Jacksonville/Tampa, Philadelphia, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Detroit/Grand Rapids, or Phoenix.
The Vice President of Advancement reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer and leads the Advancement team in all fundraising activities. This position is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive strategy to sustain and grow All God’s Children International's (AGCI) annual fundraising budget beyond $10 million.
The VP of Advancement is also responsible for cultivating, growing, and managing a donor portfolio that generates more than $1 million in new annual revenue. This role requires a strategic and relational leader who is highly engaged in direct donor fundraising, corporate and foundation giving, church partnerships, and planned giving efforts.
About Us
We are the world’s leading child advocacy and trauma disruptor organization. For 30 years and counting, we have remained relentless in our commitment to stand up for children who need family by working across the continuum of care to dismantle systemic trauma.
Today, we are unlocking possibilities for over 123,000 children per year across the globe. Our reach has expanded across 25 countries spanning five continents. We work every day to dismantle the systemic trauma that sits at the heart of the orphan crisis that still affects over 8 million children. Thanks to God’s provision, children facing the darkest realities experience powerful emotional healing every day and learn the hope of the Gospel. Because no child should be alone.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
STRATEGY AND LEADERSHIP
- Develop and implement an annual advancement plan that outlines strategies for each donor segment, including major donors, mid-level donors, corporate and foundation giving, and planned giving.
- Lead the development and refinement of AGCI’s case for support, ensuring that donor communications and fundraising campaigns effectively articulate the organization’s mission, vision, and impact priorities.
- Collaborate with the Marketing team and Executive team to align messaging and donor engagement strategies across all fundraising initiatives.
- Lead the execution of ambitious fundraising campaigns designed to expand AGCI’s mission over the next five years.
- Foster a culture of accountability and camaraderie within the Advancement team through structured leadership and engagement.
- Personally cultivate and manage a portfolio of major donors, securing more than $1 million in new annual revenue.
- Conduct regular face-to-face donor meetings to build relationships, steward gifts, and secure major donors.
- Partner with the President to actively engage board members in donor cultivation and fundraising initiatives.
- Oversee the corporate giving strategy and collaborate with the Global Impact team on foundations and grants, ensuring the Advancement team effectively secures and stewards major institutional partnerships.
- Foster a high-performance culture within the Advancement team by setting clear expectations, goals, and accountability measures.
- Lead weekly team meetings to align priorities, track progress, and reinforce team goals.
- Conduct quarterly strategic planning meetings to assess progress, adjust strategies, and ensure alignment with AGCI’s mission.
- Host semi-annual in-person planning meetings to drive deeper collaboration, assess long-term goals, and strengthen team cohesion.
- Set weekly priorities with Advancement team members by reviewing donor portfolios, assigning follow-ups, and ensuring the execution of key donor strategies.
- Conduct monthly comprehensive portfolio reviews, ensuring donor relationships are actively cultivated, and provide guidance on fundraising strategies.
- Hold monthly quality assurance meetings with the Advancement team to assess progress, troubleshoot challenges, and refine donor engagement strategies.
- Ensure all Advancement team members meet or exceed their revenue and donor engagement targets through structured accountability, coaching, and professional development initiatives.
- Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for the Advancement team, including donor acquisition, retention, upgrade rates, and event-driven fundraising outcomes.
- Leverage donor analytics, predictive modeling, and digital fundraising trends to refine major donor strategies, optimize donor engagement, and drive revenue growth.
- Represent AGCI at external and internal events, including fundraising galas, church partnerships, conferences, and donor gatherings.
- Work closely with the VP of Finance to forecast revenue, analyze fundraising performance, and refine financial reporting.
- Serve as a key external ambassador for AGCI, representing the organization at major donor events, philanthropic conferences, and industry networking opportunities to expand the donor pipeline.
- Participate in executive team meetings, contributing to organizational visioning and strategic planning.
- Frequent domestic travel (approximately once per month) to meet with donors and attend fundraising events.
- International travel (up to four times per year) for donor vision trips and partnership development.
The Vice President of Advancement directly manages subordinate supervisors and independent contributors, overseeing all Advancement and Development employees within the organization. Responsibilities include hiring, training, setting performance expectations, managing team outcomes, appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints, and resolving problems. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
GEOGRAPHIC FLEXIBILITY
This position requires the employee to reside in one of the following major metropolitan areas: New York City, Washington DC/Northern Virginia/Maryland, San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, Chicago, Boston, Atlanta, Seattle, Miami/Jacksonville/Tampa, Philadelphia, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Detroit/Grand Rapids, or Phoenix. The role requires proximity to a major international airport to accommodate travel and operational requirements.
Education And Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in business, nonprofit management, or a related area from a four-year college or university.
- Five to ten years related leadership experience in development and specifically with major donor engagement.
- Proven ability to cultivate and secure six-figure and seven-figure gifts.
- Exceptional relationship-building and fundraising skills, with a strong track record of securing major gifts.
- Strong leadership skills with demonstrated experience in team management, accountability structures, and performance-driven fundraising.
- Ability to travel frequently, both domestically and internationally.
- Strong public speaking and presentation skills, with experience in donor engagement.
- Highly data-driven, with expertise in fundraising CRM platforms such as Donor Perfect, Smartsheet, and Tableau.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business correspondence, complex reports, contracts, legal documents, and other written inquiries. Ability to write error-free business correspondence, reports, and presentation of materials. Ability to speak clearly, effectively present information, and respond to questions from churches or religious leaders, international staff, employees, supervisors, donors/sponsors, clients, vendors, organization partners, and the general public.
Mathematical Skills
Requires proficient ability to plan, administer, and report budgets. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Calculates currency conversion, discounts, and interest, when needed.
Computer Skills
The job requires advanced basic computer skills including logging onto systems, word processing, spreadsheet, report writing, project management, presentation creation/editing, database, use of the internet, and communication by e-mail. Requires knowledge of and use of AGCI’s adoption database/software program and Donor Perfect fundraising database/software program.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to work with and protect extremely confidential files and information and have the appropriate discernment regarding handling issues of varying complexity and sensitivity. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions and can deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables. Has discretion to weigh the levity of an issue and pass it along to the appropriate party/leader within the organization, as needed.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS
Must possess a valid driver’s license and the ability to supply appropriate documentation/identification to travel authorities when traveling domestically and internationally.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use stairways to climb multiple floors within an office building, use hands and fingers to keyboard or dial, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee must infrequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus, especially with frequent computer use.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are reprehensive of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
The work environment while traveling domestically or internationally could contain several environmental factors, including but not limited to outdoor weather conditions (extreme heat or cold), work in countries with high incidents of illness/disease or poor living conditions of its inhabitants, political unrest/danger and physical obstacles and/or hazards.
The noise level in the office environment is usually moderate; the noise levels in travel to various countries could range from quiet to extremely loud, depending on varying conditions.
TELEWORK ELIGIBILITY
This position is telework-eligible. AGCI may offer telecommuting and remote work to some employees when it would be a benefit both to the organization and the employee. AGCI employees who are approved for telework will have the responsibility to demonstrate a high standard of work ethic and to maintain the expected quantity and quality of work set forth by their manager. AGCI’s Telecommuting Policy will guide standards and specific eligibility requirements for telework.
This position requires the successful completion of an extensive criminal background check. All candidates must be legally eligible to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
Compensation
$145,000 - $160,000/year depending on experience.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short & long-term disability, FSA/HSA, PTO, 401k, and 11 paid holidays.
How To Apply
Please submit your application through our Careers page at https://allgodschildren.org/about-agci/careers/. To apply, submit your resume and cover letter. Your cover letter should speak to your qualifications and interest in this role. Please note that applications without the required materials will not be considered.
Salary : $145,000 - $160,000
