Vice President of Tax

The DigDeep Right to Water Project is a WASH (water, sanitation, and hygiene) organization serving the more than 2 million people in the U.S. who still don’t have a tap or a toilet at home.

DigDeep believes access to clean water is a human right. They run several nationally recognized programs that empower communities to build their own water and sanitation systems.

The Opportunity

DigDeep seeks a committed fundraising leader and strategic tactician who has the curiosity and creativity to connect anyone’s interests to their work and is energized by ramping up an already powerful fundraising engine. Together, the CEO and the Vice President, Development, supported by our Board and a team of passionate changemakers, will be relentless in the pursuit of bringing clean, hot, and cold running water to every American.

As a key member of the executive team, the Vice President, Development will drive the direction and implementation of DigDeep’s partnership and fundraising efforts. This individual is responsible for the oversight and management of all aspects of the organization’s development functions, with a special emphasis on building and managing teams who interface with major donors, institutions, and grassroots audiences.

Reporting to the CEO, the Vice President, Development will manage a team of 5 including the Individual Giving Director; Strategic Partnerships Manager; Manager, Development Strategy & Operations; Development Officer, Data; and Development Coordinator.

Candidate Profile

Passionate about social justice and human rights issues and committed to the mission of DigDeep, the ideal candidate will be a strategic, entrepreneurial fundraising leader with a measurable track record of success soliciting and stewarding six-figure and seven-figure grants from foundations, as well as amplifying individual, corporate, and grassroots fundraising efforts. The Vice President will demonstrate high emotional intelligence and will be a collaborative and hands-on leader with the vision and ability to diversify and grow the donor base, while enhancing the visibility of DigDeep at a national level.

The Vice President, Development will bring a minimum of 10 years of non-profit development experience and 6 years leading a development / fundraising department, as well as project & fundraising campaign management experience. Detail-oriented, this individual will be adept at juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced non-profit environment and have strong organizational, project management, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and management of development activities for all audiences in our development portfolio.
• Serve as the overall lead in strategic relationship management with a range of funders and donors.
• Manage staff and contractors focused on growing and deepening relationships with major donors.
• Oversee the research of and application for grants.
• Collaborate with the DigDeep’s Communications team and external corporate partners to design creative and meaningful ways to support our work.

At DigDeep, we believe that great work requires a great job. We pride ourselves on creating industry-leading employment opportunities for our team across the United States. We’re a supportive environment that values creativity, diversity, and quick-thinking.

The salary range for this role is $180,000-$200,000 with a generous benefits package including but not limited to :

DigDeep has adopted a COVID-19 vaccination policy to safeguard the health of our employees and community at large. Candidates applying to work at DigDeep should be ready to demonstrate proof of receiving a COVID-19 vaccination and booster as a condition of their employment.

DigDeep is deeply committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We believe social change happens when people with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and identities come together with a common purpose.

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Salary : $180,000 - $200,000