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Organization: The Virginia Home

Date Posted: April 27, 2026

Job Title: Coordinator, Philanthropy Office          

Reports to: Chief Philanthropy Officer                  

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Department: Office of Philanthropic Advancement

The Opportunity: Founded in 1894, The Virginia Home provides a full range of essential and quality of living support for 130 adult Virginians surmounting irreversible physical disabilities at its Byrd Park residence. Today, The Home is in an ambitious Campaign to build a new campus in Hanover County to house 160 individuals and create a Day Support program for an additional 60.

Working in a team environment with colleagues and volunteer leaders, the Coordinator reports to the Chief Philanthropy Officer and serves as an integral member of the Philanthropic Advancement team. Successful candidates for this position are donor-centric, mission-driven, collaborative professionals who are adaptable, resourceful, and data- and detail-oriented. The position offers competitive compensation, including an excellent benefits package. The Virginia Home has been named a USA Today National Top Workplace 2026.

Job Summary: The Coordinator provides essential administrative and operational support to the advancement team, ensuring efficient coordination of fundraising activities and strong data integrity. This role serves as a central point of coordination for the philanthropy function, supporting donor engagement, campaign tracking, and internal operations. Working closely with the Chief Philanthropy Officer and broader development team, the Coordinator enables frontline fundraisers to focus on donor relationships by ensuring accurate data management, seamless scheduling, and consistent follow-through.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Administrative Support for Philanthropy Team

·        Manage calendar appointments, meeting coordination, and logistics for select donor visits, internal meetings and events.

·        Prepare materials for donor meetings, leadership briefings, and team discussions.

·        Support day-to-day administrative needs of the philanthropy team.

Database & Gift Processing Support

·        Ensure accurate and timely entry of gifts, pledges, and donor interactions.

·        Maintain donor records for the Chief Philanthropy Officer and broader team.

·        Support coordination with stewardship functions to ensure timely acknowledgment of gifts.

Donor Pipeline Tracking & Reporting

·        Support preparation of campaign and fundraising reports, including:

o   Donor portfolios

o   Pipeline tracking

o   Revenue progress

·        Assist in maintaining accurate and up-to-date moves management and prospect tracking systems.

·        Assist in preparation of reports and distribution for all event, annual fund and direct mail strategies.

Office Coordination & Gift Acknowledgements

·        Serve as a central point of coordination for the philanthropy team.

·        Ensure strong internal communication and alignment across team members.

·        Support overall organization and efficiency of the philanthropy office.

·        Execute the gift acknowledgement process, with oversight from the Assistant Director, Constituent Engagement.

Board of Trustees Support

·        Lead scheduling of all full Board meetings and Committee meetings.

·        Support execution and follow up from meetings as directed by the CEO.

·        Other duties as assigned.

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Preferred Attributes

·        Experience working with Raisers Edge database.

·        Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

·        Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

·        Collaborative and proactive approach.

Education and Experience:

·        Bachelor’s degree preferred

·        1–3 years of experience in administrative support, nonprofit operations, or related field

·        Strong organizational and time management skills

·        High attention to detail and accuracy

·        Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and database systems

Physical Requirements:

·        Mobility: Ability to move about the facility, attend meetings, and travel to community events, donor visits, and off-site functions as needed.

·        Sitting/Standing: Extended periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer; occasional standing during events, presentations, or meetings.

·        Lifting/Carrying: Ability to lift, carry, and transport materials, supplies, and event items up to 20 pounds.

·        Dexterity: Manual dexterity to operate office equipment such as computers, printers, copiers, and phones.

·        Vision/Hearing: Sufficient vision to read documents, reports, and computer screens; adequate hearing and speech to communicate effectively with staff, residents, families, donors, and community partners in person, virtually, and over the phone.

·        Cognitive/Communication: Ability to concentrate, organize, and manage multiple priorities; capacity to engage in professional communication, public speaking, and interpersonal interaction.

·        Environment: Work performed primarily in an office environment, with occasional exposure to community event venues and long term care facility spaces.

Salary Range: $55,000-$65,000

Organization: The Virginia Home

Date Posted: April 27, 2026

Job Title: Senior Director, Strategic Giving            

Reports to: Chief Philanthropy Officer                  

FLSA Status: Exempt

Department: Office of Philanthropic Advancement

The Opportunity: Founded in 1894, The Virginia Home provides a full range of essential and quality of living support for 130 adult Virginians surmounting irreversible physical disabilities at its Byrd Park residence. Today, The Home is in an ambitious Campaign to build a new campus in Hanover County to house 160 individuals and create a Day Support program for an additional 60.

Working in a team environment with colleagues and volunteer leaders, the Senior Director reports to the Chief Philanthropy Officer and serves as a key leader of the Philanthropic Advancement team. Successful candidates for this position are donor-centric, mission-driven, collaborative professionals who have demonstrated results in donor and funder development. The position offers competitive compensation, including an excellent benefits package. The Virginia Home has been named a USA Today National Top Workplace 2026.

Job Summary: The Senior Director, Strategic Giving is a senior frontline fundraising leader responsible for advancing major and principal gift strategy during a critical phase of The Virginia Home’s capital campaign. This role will manage a portfolio of high-capacity donors and prospects while driving strategy, performance, and pipeline development across the major gifts program.

Working in close partnership with the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Philanthropy Officer and Board leadership, this position will play a central role in securing transformational gifts, building campaign momentum, and ensuring a disciplined, metrics-driven approach to fundraising.

Portfolio

·        Manage a portfolio of approximately 75–100 donors and prospects capable of $50,000–$500,000+ gifts

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Assistant Director, Strategic Giving

Duties/Responsibilities:

Major Gift Strategy & Pipeline Management

·        Manage a robust portfolio of individual, corporate, and foundation donors and prospects capable of $50,000+ gifts.

·        Develop and execute individualized cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies utilizing all available giving channels, including planned giving.

·        Build and maintain a strong, active pipeline with clear next steps and defined timelines.

Campaign Gift Leadership

·        Lead strategy and execution for leadership-level gifts ($100,000+).

·        Partner closely with the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Philanthropy Officer and Board volunteers to advance and close major gift opportunities for the campaign.

·        Support campaign planning and execution, including priority setting and donor strategy development.

Portfolio Management & Donor Movement

·        Conduct 10–12 substantive donor visits per month.

·        Advance prospects through all stages of the pipeline: qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.

·        Secure multi-year commitments aligned with the annual fund and campaign priorities.

Strategic Giving Oversight

·        Supervise the Assistant Director, Strategic Giving.

·        Ensure coordinated strategies for donors in the $1,000–$25,000 range, with a focus on upgrading and pipeline development.

·        Partner to transition qualified donors into the major gifts portfolio.

Pipeline & Metrics Reporting

·        Maintain accurate and up-to-date prospect tracking and moves management systems.

·        Provide monthly reporting on visits, solicitations, pipeline movement, and revenue progress.

·        Utilize data to inform strategy, prioritize activity, and forecast results.

·        Other duties as assigned.

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Preferred Attributes

·        Proven ability to close complex, high-value gifts.

·        Experience working with Board members and senior volunteers.

·        Strong discipline around moves management and pipeline strategy.

·        Collaborative, results-oriented, and highly accountable.

Education and Experience:

·        Bachelor’s degree required. Advanced degree preferred. CFRE preferred.

·        7–10+ years of progressive fundraising experience, with a focus on major and principal gifts.

·        Demonstrated success securing six and seven figure gifts.

·        Experience working in a campaign environment.

·        Strong strategic thinking, communication, and relationship management skills.

Physical Requirements:

·        Mobility: Ability to move about the facility, attend meetings, and travel to community events, donor visits, and off-site functions as needed.

·        Sitting/Standing: Extended periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer; occasional standing during events, presentations, or meetings.

·        Lifting/Carrying: Ability to lift, carry, and transport materials, supplies, and event items up to 20 pounds.

·        Dexterity: Manual dexterity to operate office equipment such as computers, printers, copiers, and phones.

·        Vision/Hearing: Sufficient vision to read documents, reports, and computer screens; adequate hearing and speech to communicate effectively with staff, residents, families, donors, and community partners in person, virtually, and over the phone.

·        Cognitive/Communication: Ability to concentrate, organize, and manage multiple priorities; capacity to engage in professional communication, public speaking, and interpersonal interaction.

·        Environment: Work performed primarily in an office environment, with occasional exposure to community event venues and long term care facility spaces.

Salary Range: $150,000-$165,000

Organization:The American Civil Liberties Union of Virginia

Date Posted: April 27, 2026

The American Civil Liberties Union of Virginia (ACLU-VA) seeks a Development Associate who supports the organization’s philanthropic goals to grow and diversify our operating revenue and deepen relationships with our network of staff, board, members and supporters in our mission and impact. The Associate provides essential support to the Chief Development Officer and the rest of the Development team, guaranteeing all development data is accurate so that the team can use it to inform strategy and track progress; performing research and data analysis on donors and prospects to expand our base of support; providing excellent communications to inspire donors about our work; and maintaining efficient systems to enable the team to effectively manage donor relationships, grants, activities, and communications.

Who We Are

The ACLU-VA strives to be Virginia's premier guardian of civil liberties and a recognized champion of civil rights for all Virginians. For over a hundred years (59 in Virginia), the ACLU has made a profound difference in the lives of clients and community members, as well as historic contributions to our country and state. Now, more people than ever before have turned to the ACLU to fight back against unprecedented new attacks on civil rights and liberties. We are also committed to pursuing impactful policy changes at the local and statewide levels to achieve racial equity and advance civil liberties and civil rights for everyone. The ACLU-VA is committed to ending racist policing, cutting the number of people incarcerated in Virginia, increasing access to quality mental and medical care, ending sex and gender-based discrimination at work and in schools, and securing a constitutional right to vote for everyone.

What You'll Do

To help us protect and advance the ACLU's mission, the Development Associate will:

Provide General Donor & Development Support

• Assist the Chief Development Officer in developing and implementing an annual comprehensive fundraising strategy that includes prospects, individual donors, and foundations;
• Assist the Chief Development Officer with scheduling donor meetings for the Chief Development Officer, the Executive Director, other affiliate staff and board members;
• Aid in stewarding a portfolio of donors through in-person, soft-ask meetings when appropriate;
• Provide superior customer service to current and potential donors, supporters and members, responding to inquiries related to giving and other ACLU-VA engagement opportunities;
• Work with National ACLU to conduct research and create reports on prospects, specifically looking for evidence of mission alignment, capacity to contribute and existing connections we can leverage;
• Participate in development team donor strategy sessions and coordinate next steps for stewardship of and communication with donors;
• Coordinate fundraising and cultivation events. Manage invitations, food, and other logistics of the event; work with programmatic teams to ensure other events incorporate a donor perspective;
• Help draft funding proposals for individuals and foundations, where appropriate, track and meet any submission reporting deadlines;
• Track all solicitor and donor communication, progress and commitments, maintain up-to-date donor records, and provide team with progress to goal and benchmark information;
• Manage grants calendar, ensuring deadlines, submissions, and reports are completed in a timely manner;
• Assist Development team with creating a culture of philanthropy for staff and board. Create and maintain an internal communications system that encourages staff learning and transparency around development work;
• Utilize a donor-centric and community-centric approach and demonstrate a willingness to encourage this in others; and
• Remain up to date on best practices for fundraising efforts, guidelines, and procedures used in the nonprofit sector to guide and inform the organization’s development strategic goals.

 Manage Donor Communications

• Work with program teams to translate programmatic updates into donor-centric communications; produce high quality written donor communications that maximize fundraising opportunities by drafting, proofreading and editing direct mail solicitations, acknowledgement letters, email updates, website content, and personalized donor cultivation materials;
•   Review monthly donor emails in Constant Contact and update the contact list as needed.
•  Support the organizational editorial calendar in collaboration with the communications team and work to help produce the annual report and other donor-centric collateral; and
• Prepare tailored print and supplemental materials for solicitor meetings that collect and synthesize relevant stories, testimonials, and data that reinforces the impact of philanthropy.

Manage Donor Database

• Oversee the gift and pledge processing, gift tracking, and gift acknowledgement processes for member and donor support;
• Serve as the primary development liaison with the operations team to verify the integrity and accuracy of gift information shared between the donor database and general ledger through regular monthly audits and reconciling discrepancies and errors with National organization annually;
• Maintain a comprehensive database and hold primary responsibility for the accuracy and integrity of all donor information; ensuring accountability and consistency while sharing data with the National ACLU;
• Manage all data reporting structures and systems including CRM and Tableau; create queries and produce database reports including donor listings, contact record reports, financial reports, prospect management reports and overall gift analyses. Prepare regular donor recognition and mailing lists;
• Prepare the quarterly development report for the Board of Directors meetings;
• Prepare regular reports and compelling visualizations for board and staff; and
• Utilize the business intelligence tools to perform analysis on development performance and trends; use data to help inform development planning and decision making; and
• Record all interactions and post-meeting reports promptly in database for Chief Development Officer and Executive Director.

Participate in Grants Management

• Research new private and corporate funding possibilities, both in Virginia and across our region;
• Manage the grant process in the grant management software tool – applications and reporting deadlines;
• Ensure grant regulation compliance, following the grantor's guidelines, liaising with the grantor and evaluating the performance of assigned programs and projects in collaboration with the Chief Development Officer;
• Collaborate with the Program teams to identify opportunities for funding – both programmatic and general capacity;
• Help draft funding proposals for individuals and foundations, where appropriate, track and meet any submission reporting deadlines.

See the full job description here.

Who You Are

Our "Must Have's"

Minimum Requirements

• Proficiency with office technology and information systems, including online communications and tools such as Constant Contact, word processing, and CRM software such as Salesforce.
• A commitment to maintaining strong donor relations, confidentiality, and accurate records.
• One year of experience in nonprofits, foundation, and/or funder sector.
• Possess excellent written communication skills and the ability to draft compelling email, proposal, grant, and other types of funding requests.
• Experience with databases, preferably in the development department of a non-profit organization, and an analytical mindset that can take complex data and funding trends and turn that information into actionable steps and turn the data into high level takeaways for other staff.
• A commitment to the mission and values of the ACLU of Virginia, and to racial justice and civil rights issues and an understanding that these issues are central to overall protection of civil liberties.
• A commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, to refrain from unlawful discrimination and to comply fully with all applicable laws; a personal approach that values the individual and respects differences of race, ethnicity and national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, ability and socio-economic circumstance, and able to work with diverse individuals within the organization and broader community.
• Willingness and availability to work occasional evenings, weekends, and/or overtime as necessary.
• Willingness to travel throughout Virginia, and occasionally to other states for conferences and training.

What Else You Should Know 

The ACLU of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from Black, Indigenous, and other people of color, immigrants, people with disabilities, bi- or multi-lingual (including Indigenous languages) speakers, multi-cultural individuals, members of the LGBTQ community, those who have been formerly incarcerated or are currently under supervision, and other people from underrepresented and historically marginalized groups. We seek to build a diverse team and an inclusive organizational culture. All qualified applicants who share our vision and who have a desire to contribute to our mission are encouraged to apply. 

The salary range for this position is $56,000 to $70,000, with a midpoint of $63,000. Compensation offers will generally be somewhere between the starting point and the midpoint of the range and are based on a candidate's specific experience and current market factors at the time of the offer. To preserve the opportunity for advancement, we do not typically hire above the midpoint of the range. The ACLU of Virginia is a unionized workplace, and the Development Associate is part of the bargaining unit.

In addition, we offer excellent benefits including paid time off, generous paid holidays, a 401k plan with employer contribution, flexible spending account, paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, 50% employer-paid dependent medical coverage, life insurance, wi-fi stipend, wellness stipend, student loan assistance, annual sick leave, short-term and long-term disability insurance, and professional development allowances.

Due to COVID-19 and our desire to keep our employees safe, our organization is currently following a long-term hybrid work policy. This position will require a presence in the downtown Richmond. All ACLU-VA staff members must reside within Virginia or within a 150-mile radius of our downtown Richmond office.

What Now?

Please review the complete job description on our Careers page and apply from our career site. A resume and cover letter are required. Our HR team will review applications on an ongoing basis until the position is closed.

Submit your application as soon as possible. We will begin reviewing applications on a rolling basis through May 21, 2026.

The ACLU of Virginia is a unionized workplace.

Organization: Robinson Theater Community Arts Center

Date Posted: April 19, 2026

Fund Development Director

Location: Richmond, VA (Church Hill/East End)
Organization: Robinson Theater Community Arts Center
Reports To: Executive Director
Employment Type: Full-Time

About Robinson Theater Community Arts Center

The Robinson Theater Community Arts Center is a multi-purpose nonprofit organization that exists to inspire, encourage, and restore healthy community life to residents of the East End of Richmond, primarily through arts, fitness, and nutrition-based programs and community events. Named after Richmond native Bill "Bojangles" Robinson, this historic 1937 Art Deco theater was originally built for the African American community and continues to serve as a beacon of cultural vibrancy and community connection in the Church Hill neighborhood.

Our tagline, "For the Neighborhood," reflects our unwavering commitment to being a place where the East End models that we are better together. We provide affordable arts-based classes, fitness programs, community events, and venue rentals that strengthen the fabric of our neighborhood and honor the theater's rich cultural legacy.

Position Overview

The Robinson Theater is seeking its first Fund Development Director to bolster and execute a comprehensive fundraising program that will sustain and grow our mission-driven work. This inaugural position will play a critical role in building our individual donor base, cultivating relationships with major gift prospects and institutional partners, and assisting our efforts toward purchasing the theater building we currently lease.

The ideal candidate will possess a rare combination of skills: cultural competency and authentic connection to community-based work in historically marginalized neighborhoods, coupled with the sophistication and comfort to engage high net worth individuals and institutional funders. This person must demonstrate the strategic thinking and relationship-building capabilities required for successful fund development.

Key Responsibilities

Fundraising Strategy

●       Align the current revenue structure to create a more comprehensive fund development plan, including individual giving, major gifts, corporate sponsorships, and special events

●       Establish systems, processes, and best practices for donor management, gift processing, acknowledgment, and stewardship

●       Maintain donor database and records

●       Work with Executive Director to develop annual fundraising goals and budgets aligned with organizational needs and strategic priorities

●       Track and analyze fundraising metrics to inform strategy and demonstrate impact

Individual Donor Cultivation & Major Gifts

●       Build and manage a pipeline of individual donors with particular focus on identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major gift prospects

●       Develop personalized engagement strategies for high-capacity donors that authentically connect them to The Robinson Theater’s mission and community impact

●       Conduct donor research and wealth screening to identify new major gift prospects

●       Make face-to-face solicitations and accompany leadership on major donor meetings

●       Create compelling donor communications including appeals, impact reports, and personalized correspondence

●       Participate in and take a leadership role within the Capital Campaign strategies, marketing, donor prospecting, team and logistics of events.

Community Engagement & Relationship Building

●       Serve as an ambassador for The Robinson Theater in the Richmond philanthropic community while maintaining deep roots and credibility in the East End neighborhood

●       Build authentic relationships with community members, program participants, and local organizations

●       Partner with program staff to identify and share compelling stories of community impact

●       Represent The Robinson Theater at community events, networking functions, and fundraising activities

Institutional Giving & Partnerships

●       Build relationships with program officers and corporate giving representatives

●       Research, write, and submit foundation and corporate grant proposals

●       Develop corporate sponsorship opportunities that align with partner values and provide meaningful community benefit

●       Manage grant reporting and maintain strong relationships with institutional funders

●       Identify partnership opportunities with aligned organizations and institutions

Board & Leadership Support

●       Staff the board development committee and support board members in fundraising activities

●       Provide training and tools to help board members become effective ambassadors and solicitors

●       Prepare board reports and fundraising updates

Required Qualifications

●       Minimum 3-5 years of demonstrated success in fund development, including individual donor cultivation, major gifts, and corporate sponsorships

●       Deep commitment to community-centered work, with demonstrated cultural competency working in and with communities of color and historically marginalized populations

●       Proven ability to navigate across socioeconomic contexts, equally comfortable engaging with community members in the East End and cultivating relationships with high net worth donors and institutional funders

●       Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to craft compelling narratives that inspire philanthropic investment

●       Strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills, with authenticity, emotional intelligence, and cultural humility

●       Strategic thinker with ability to develop and execute comprehensive fundraising plans

●       Self-starter with entrepreneurial mindset, comfortable building systems and programs from the ground up

●       Experience with donor database systems and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications

●       Experience in capital campaign planning and execution

●       Previous work with arts, culture, community development, or neighborhood-based nonprofit organizations

●       Connection to or lived experience in Richmond's East End or similar urban communities

●       Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) credential or commitment to pursuing certification

●       Experience working with diverse boards of directors and volunteer fundraising committees

●       Knowledge of Richmond's philanthropic landscape and donor community

●       Track record of securing five and six-figure gifts from individuals or institutions

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range: $65,000-$75,000 compensation to commensurate with experience

Benefits: Healthcare (medical, vision, dental), HSA, generous PTO and Fringe Marketplace; Hybrid work options

To Apply

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to Betsy Hart at bhart@robinsontheater.org. In your cover letter, please specifically address:

1. Your approach to building authentic relationships with both community members and major donors
2. Your commitment to equity and inclusion in philanthropic work
3. Why you are drawn to this opportunity at the Robinson Theater

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Robinson Theater Community Arts Center is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse staff. We strongly encourage applications from people of color, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented communities.

Organization:Communities in Schools of Virginia

Date Posted: April 17, 2026

Reports to: CEO

Position Status: Exempt, Salaried; 40 hours/week

Salary: $140,000 - $160,000 with Benefits

Position is based in Richmond, VA. Hybrid, remote work.

To apply: This position will remain posted until the job is filled. The preferred application deadline is May 4^th. Target start date is by early July.

Submit the following along with filling out the form located at the bottom of the application.

●       Cover letter

●       Résumé

●       Three references (We will not contact references until later in the hiring process.)

About Communities in Schools of Virginia:

Communities In Schools (CIS) of Virginia supports a growing network of affiliate offices across the Commonwealth, helping students stay in school and achieve in life through the proven CIS model of Integrated Student Supports. The state office provides strategic leadership, technical assistance, and resource development to sustain and grow high-quality programs that meet evolving community needs.

The CIS of Virginia (CIS-VA) office is a small, but high energy organization supporting 6 independent affiliates and one emerging affiliate across Virginia in adherence to guidelines developed by the CIS national office. Our role is to drive statewide growth and help ensure local affiliates have the tools and capacity to provide and sustain strong student services in their local communities.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Vice President of Advancement is a senior leader responsible for shaping and executing the long-term resource strategy for Communities In Schools of Virginia (CIS-VA). This role drives all aspects of fundraising, communications, and external engagement, with a sharp focus on securing transformational gifts that ensure the sustainability and growth of the organization and the network. The Senior VP of Advancement is not only the chief architect of development strategy at CIS-VA but also a convener and partner across the statewide CIS network—leading collaborative fundraising initiatives with affiliates and elevating the brand to new levels of visibility and influence.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Senior Vice President of Advancement is responsible for:

Strategic Fundraising and Implementation

• Lead the development of statewide fundraising initiatives in partnership with CIS affiliates, building shared strategies to attract corporate, foundation, and individual investors
• Design and execute a multi-year advancement strategy that integrates public funding, major gifts, corporate partnerships, foundation support, planned giving, annual fund, and events
• Partner closely with the President & CEO and Board of Directors to secure seven and eight-figure gifts
• Develop clear metrics for success and report progress to leadership and the Board. Keeps the board informed of philanthropy activities; provides data relevant to tracking fundraising progress and planning
• Strengthen the organization’s advancement infrastructure that includes database management and prospect identification and management. Develops and manages the annual budget for the Development Department throughout the year in collaboration with the President & CEO
• Evaluate fundraising activities annually to ensure quality, productivity, and relevance toward meeting goals
• Working collaboratively with the Grants Management position, the Senior VP of Advancement will be responsible for the development and execution of the annual development communications calendar

Donor Relationship and Engagement

• Build strong relationships across the organization, ensuring fundraising and communications are integrated with program and policy goals and anchored with strong data and evaluation
• Foster a culture of collaboration, transparency, and alignment across the Virginia network to maximize donor engagement and collective impact
• Represent CIS-VA as a thought leader and external ambassador with funders, coalitions, and statewide partners
• Build and manage a portfolio of transformational prospects and donors, cultivating multi-year commitments that sustain and grow the organization’s capacity

Leadership and Supervision

• Oversee advancement team members to ensure alignment and excellence
• As assigned by the president, represent CIS-VA at national, statewide, and local CIS meetings (to include affiliate board meetings)
• Visit affiliate programming in action to build understanding of the CIS model and programs
• Work with appropriate CIS-VA staff to assist with replication and expansion activities as it relates to fundraising and communications
• Provides ongoing performance feedback and direction to development staff
• Educates and empowers staff to enhance their effectiveness in development activities

Communication and Marketing

• Oversee all CIS-VA branded communications, both print- and web-based/social, to advance key statewide strategies, promote visibility, and ensure messaging consistency to key stakeholders
• Ensure marketing and communications activities are aligned to the strategic plan, relevant resource development plans, and CIS national branding guidelines
• Create and share collateral for affiliate dissemination in alignment with the marketing and communications strategic plan
• Work with consultants or internal staff on all communications efforts
• Serve as lead CIS-VA contact with CIS national marketing and communications staff
• Oversee development and marketing and communications budget

Desired Qualifications: 

Excellent candidates who don’t meet every single qualification listed but believe they can elevate our mission by effectively leading our strategic advancement initiatives are still encouraged to apply.

• 10+ years of progressive advancement or fundraising experience, with at least 5 in senior leadership
• Demonstrated success securing major and transformational gifts ($1M+ preferred)
• Experience with government grants and statewide policy engagement
• Proven experience in collaborative or network-wide fundraising initiatives
• Strong leadership and team-building skills with a track record of mentoring and developing staff
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building abilities
• Passion for CIS’s mission of removing barriers to student success and ensuring access to opportunity for every learner

Details:

This is a full-time, salaried position based in Richmond, VA. The position reports to CIS-VA’s CEO and leads the Development team, with positions covering grant management and communications. CIS-VA provides a Hybrid work schedule with Mondays and Fridays at home and Tuesdays through Thursdays in office. Travel is as needed.  

Compensation and benefits:

The salary for this position is $140,000 - $160,000. Comprehensive package including medical, dental, and vision health insurance, a retirement plan with company matching, paid time off, and professional development.

CIS of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.

The Spark Mill is conducting Communities in Schools of Virginia’s current search for this position. The Spark Mill is a Consulting Firm that supports organizations through change and champions diversity, equity, and inclusion while supporting agencies with strategic planning initiatives, change management, and people operations.

Organization:READ RVA 

Date Posted:March 30, 2026

Prospecting, CRM & Reporting

• Oversee CRM data integrity, including constituent records, segmentation, tagging, and data cleanup
• Conduct prospect research to identify new donors and partners
• Produce reports and dashboards on engagement, fundraising, and event performance for leadership and the Board
• Recommend and implement improvements to CRM processes and workflows

Organizational Support

• Collaborate across teams to ensure consistent messaging and a cohesive constituent experience
• Contribute to long-term strategies that grow fundraising, volunteerism, and community partnerships
• Serve as a spokesperson for READ RVA when appropriate, championing our mission and impact

Qualifications 

• Experience in nonprofit development, communications, marketing, or a related field
• Strong writing and storytelling skills across multiple platforms
• Experience with CRM systems (Bloomerang experience a plus)
• Experience with Canva for graphic design a must
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills and a passion for relationship-building
• Experience with events, donor stewardship, or fundraising preferred
• Commitment to equity and a passion for adult literacy and education

Compensation & Benefits

•  Salary: $65,000 (exempt)
• Benefits: Healthcare (medical, dental, vision), generous PTO, Simple IRA with 3% match
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
• Location: Main office in Richmond, VA
• Reports to: CEO

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter describing your interest in the role and connection to READ RVA’s mission to mary@readrva.org.

READ RVA is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran status.