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Vice President of Development

Commonwealth Foundation
Harrisburg, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/5/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/5/2025

Vice President of Development

Be a Catalyst for Positive Change in Pennsylvania!

At the Commonwealth Foundation, we believe in transforming free-market ideas into public policies that empower Pennsylvanians to thrive. As a best-in-class think tank, we champion public policies that expand opportunity and prosperity across the state. To advance this mission, we need a dynamic, mission-driven Vice President of Development—a visionary leader who will inspire, engage, and expand our community of supporters to fuel our growing impact.

Mission & Impact

As the Vice President of Development, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the Commonwealth Foundation by:

  • Leading a high-performing team responsible for raising $11M annually, with a strategic plan for continued growth.
  • Equipping the CEO and leadership team with donor engagement strategies that drive transformational giving.
  • Building and strengthening donor relationships, ensuring meaningful connections that align with our mission and values.
  • Driving the development strategy, including major gifts, grants, direct mail, donor events, and stewardship programs.
  • Modeling our core values of Integrity, Mission Driven, Stewardship, People Matter and Engage to Improve—fostering a culture of excellence and common purpose.

What You Bring to the Table

The ideal candidate is a results-driven leader with at least seven years of nonprofit fundraising experience, including expertise in major gifts, grant writing, and donor relations. You have a strategic vision for fundraising and the ability to execute, balancing high-level planning with hands-on engagement. Strong communication and storytelling abilities allow you to connect with donors and articulate the mission in a compelling way. Your leadership style is both collaborative and inspiring, motivating teams to achieve ambitious goals while building long-term relationships with supporters. Most importantly, you are deeply committed to our mission and believe in the power of free markets to create opportunity and prosperity.

Investing in You

At the Commonwealth Foundation, we believe in taking care of those who drive our success. We offer:

  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
  • Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 4% employer contribution to your retirement plan.
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
  • A monthly stipend for mobile technology needs.

Join Us

If you are ready to lead a mission-driven development team, expand our impact, and help shape the future of Pennsylvania, we want to hear from you.  Please include a cover letter with your application.

Commonwealth Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in our team. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.

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