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Executive Assistant & Philanthropy Coordinator

Organization: Children's Hospital Foundation

Date Posted: July 1, 2026

The Opportunity:

Children's Hospital Foundation seeks an experienced Executive Assistant & Philanthropy Coordinator to provide executive, operational, and project management support to the Vice President of Philanthropy and the philanthropy team. This highly collaborative role helps advance individual, foundation, major, and principal gift fundraising initiatives by coordinating administrative operations, managing key projects, facilitating donor and foundation cultivation activities, and ensuring the efficient execution of team priorities.

Reporting to the Vice President of Philanthropy, the Executive Assistant & Philanthropy Coordinator plays a key role in supporting fundraising operations, donor cultivation activities, foundation partnerships, and team effectiveness. The successful candidate will manage complex scheduling, coordinate donor and foundation visits, prepare meeting and proposal materials, track projects and deadlines, and facilitate communication among internal and external stakeholders. This position requires a highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive individual who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and exercises sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism when handling sensitive and confidential information.

Key Responsibilities
Executive and Administrative Responsibilities
  • Provide executive and administrative support to the Vice President of Philanthropy and the philanthropy team.
  • Anticipate leadership needs, proactively manage priorities, and ensure the Vice President of Philanthropy is prepared for meetings, donor interactions, and key organizational initiatives.
  • Manage complex calendars, meeting scheduling, and coordination for philanthropy leadership, gift officers, faculty leaders, and key internal stakeholders.
  • Prepare meeting agendas, compile materials, record meeting notes, and track follow-up actions to ensure timely completion of team priorities.
  • Coordinate travel-related documentation, reimbursements, invoices, and other administrative processes.
  • Support department operations through meeting logistics, office resource management, procurement of supplies and promotional materials, and coordination of team activities and retreats.
  • Collaborate across Children's Hospital Foundation and Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU to ensure effective communication, coordination, and execution of departmental priorities.

Philanthropy Operations and Project Coordination

  • Support philanthropy team fundraising efforts by coordinating activities and communications related to individual donors, foundations, grateful patient families, and key community partners.
  • Coordinate donor meetings, hospital tours, foundation visits, and other fundraising-related activities.
  • Prepare donor and foundation briefing materials, meeting packets, proposals, presentations, and related correspondence to support fundraising efforts.
  • Coordinate gift agreement workflows, including electronic signature processes, document distribution, and follow-up with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Manage project timelines, action items, and key deliverables across philanthropy initiatives and cross-functional projects.
  • Maintain tracking systems, reports, and records that support fundraising activity and team performance.
  • Support the planning and execution of philanthropy-related events, foundation visits, donor meetings, and departmental initiatives.

Required Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Communications, Nonprofit Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 5+ years of executive support, senior administrative support, project coordination, development operations, or related experience, preferably supporting senior leaders.
  • Exceptional organizational, multitasking, and time management skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication abilities
  • Proven ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and CRM systems
  • Ability to work independently and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment

Additional Requirements

  • Intellectual curiosity
  • Comfort working in a complex, matrixed organization
  • Demonstrated ability to relate well and respect individuals from diverse backgrounds
  • Must possess initiative, leadership, creative energy, well-refined organizational skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to take calculated risks
  • Fast paced and results oriented with the ability to work in a timely manner with multiple deadlines and competing requirements
  • Strong written, presentation, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal skills
  • Demonstration of good judgement, professionalism and the highest standards of ethical conduct

Schedule:

Children's Hospital Foundation offers a hybrid work environment. Due to the highly collaborative and donor-facing nature of this role, regular onsite presence is required to support donor visits, hospital tours, meetings, and team activities. While flexibility is available, the successful candidate should expect to work onsite approximately three to four days per week, depending on fundraising activities, team priorities, and organizational needs. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required to support fundraising events, donor meetings, and other special activities.

About Children’s Hospital Foundation:

Children’s Hospital Foundation is an independent 501(c)3 that works to maximize philanthropic impact in children’s health at Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU. We are dedicated to raising and stewarding philanthropic resources that will enable CHoR to become a top, nationally ranked children’s hospital. With roots going back more than 104 years to the incorporation of Richmond’s original children’s hospital on Brook Road in 1920, we are proud to work with generous members of our community to drive excellence in patient care, education and research.

Children’s Hospital Foundation is currently engaged in a $195 million comprehensive campaign focused on four key pillars: Expand to Heal, Empower Growth, Nurture Every Step and Shape the Future.

Salary range:
$60,000-$75,000; competitive and commensurate with experience.

To apply, please email a resume and cover letter to careers@chfrichmond.org. Please be sure to list the position title in the subject. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Children's Hospital Foundation is an equal opportunity/affirmative action organization providing access to employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, political affiliation, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or disability.

Executive Assistant & Corporate and Community Partnerships Coordinator

Organization: Children's Hospital Foundation

Date Posted: July 1, 2026

The Opportunity:
Children's Hospital Foundation seeks an experienced Executive Assistant & Corporate and Community Partnerships Coordinator to provide high-level administrative support to the Vice President for Corporate and Community Partnerships and the Corporate and Community Partnership team. This highly collaborative role helps advance corporate and community fundraising initiatives by coordinating administrative operations, managing key projects, facilitating donor and foundation cultivation activities, and ensuring the efficient execution of team priorities.
Reporting to the Vice President of Corporate and Community Partnerships, the Executive Assistant & Corporate and Community Partnerships Coordinator plays a key role in supporting corporate and community fundraising operations, donor cultivation and partnership activations, and team effectiveness. The successful candidate will manage complex scheduling, coordinate donor and prospective donor visits, prepare meeting and proposal materials, track projects and deadlines, and facilitate communication among internal and external stakeholders. This position requires a highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive individual who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and exercises sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism when handling sensitive and confidential information.
Key Responsibilities
Executive and Administrative Responsibilities
  • Provide comprehensive administrative support to corporate and community partnerships team, including calendar management, coordination of meeting logistics including agendas, minutes and follow ups.
  • Prepare, edit, and manage executive communications, presentations, and reports.
  • Provide support for scheduling and managing corporate and community team with hospital tours, site visits, check presentations, and all donor facing engagements in the hospital and in the community.
  • Coordinate travel-related documentation, reimbursements, invoices, and other administrative processes.
  • Support Corporate Council, including scheduling meetings and preparing materialsManage inventory and ordering process of promotional and branded materials for the entire CHF team.
  • Collaborate across Children's Hospital Foundation and Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU to ensure effective communication, coordination, and execution of departmental priorities.

Corporate and Community Partnerships Coordination

  • Support the corporate and community team in developing, cultivating, and maintaining relationships with corporate sponsors, community partners, and donors.
  • Coordinate partnership agreements, deliverables, and benefits fulfillment to include partnership activation plans and stewardship plans alongside partnership managers.
  • Plan and execute (in partnership with corporate and community partnerships team) partnership-related events, meetings, and recognition activities.
  • Collaborate with marketing and communications teams to promote partnerships and benefits delivery.
  • Track partnership performance and prepare impact reports for stakeholders in partnership with donor engagement and stewardship team.
  • Represent the organization at community events, networking opportunities, and outreach initiatives.
  • Support the team with day-to-day- needs related to Foundation’s in-kind donation program to include scheduling deliveries with CHoR, engaging with in-kind donors, and supporting the growth of in-kind donor relationships with Foundation team.
  • Supports the corporate and community partnerships team in executing the volunteer engagement strategy to include activity calendar and logistics for corporate champions/partners.

Required Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Communications, Nonprofit Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 3–5+ years of experience in executive administrative support, partnership development and corporate fundraising, or related experience, preferably supporting senior leaders.
  • Exceptional organizational, multitasking, and time management skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication abilities
  • Proven ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and CRM systems
  • Ability to work independently and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment

Additional Requirements

  • Intellectual curiosity
  • Comfort working in a complex, matrixed organization
  • Demonstrated ability to relate well and respect individuals from diverse backgrounds
  • Must possess initiative, leadership, creative energy, well-refined organizational skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to take calculated risks
  • Fast paced and results oriented with the ability to work in a timely manner with multiple deadlines and competing requirements
  • Strong written, presentation, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal skills
  • Demonstration of good judgement, professionalism and the highest standards of ethical conduct

Schedule:

Children's Hospital Foundation offers a hybrid work environment. Due to the highly collaborative and donor-facing nature of this role, regular onsite presence is required to support donor visits, hospital tours, meetings, and team activities. While flexibility is available, the successful candidate should expect to work onsite approximately three to four days per week, depending on fundraising activities, team priorities, and organizational needs. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required to support fundraising events, donor meetings, and other special activities.

About Children’s Hospital Foundation:

Children’s Hospital Foundation is an independent 501(c)3 that works to maximize philanthropic impact in children’s health at Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU. We are dedicated to raising and stewarding philanthropic resources that will enable CHoR to become a top, nationally ranked children’s hospital. With roots going back more than 104 years to the incorporation of Richmond’s original children’s hospital on Brook Road in 1920, we are proud to work with generous members of our community to drive excellence in patient care, education and research.

Children’s Hospital Foundation is currently engaged in a $195 million comprehensive campaign focused on four key pillars: Expand to Heal, Empower Growth, Nurture Every Step and Shape the Future.

Salary range:
$50,000-$65,000; competitive and commensurate with experience.

To apply, please email a resume and cover letter to careers@chfrichmond.org. Please be sure to list the position title in the subject. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Children's Hospital Foundation is an equal opportunity/affirmative action organization providing access to employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, political affiliation, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or disability.

Development Associate

Organization: Virginia Horse Center Foundation

Date Posted: June 29, 2026

Job Purpose: Provide administrative and research support to the Chief Development Officer.
Status: Non-Exempt / Part-time position/Hourly/Hybrid
Direct Report: Vice President, Strategy

Minimum Skills:
  • Knowledge of computer applications, including Microsoft applications and donor management software – preferably Donor Perfect. Knowledge of gift accounting practices and ethics standards.
  • Excellent communication skills, written and verbal. Excellent customer relations skills.
  • Professional, highly organized, and able to multitask.
  • Ability to edit and proofread development and marketing communications. Ability to work in a team environment, especially during special events
Preferred Education and Experience:
  • High School Diploma: Some college or college degree preferred.
  • One to three years’ experience in nonprofit organizational fundraising, specifically higher education.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience handling confidential information.
Key Areas of Responsibility – Development
  • Serve as the Donor Perfect database administrator.
  • Record accurately all donations, including date, amount, type, and designation in donor software accurately, maintaining data integrity and institutional history.
  • Acknowledge all donations at the time of the gift, providing tax-deductible information as appropriate.
  • Maintain filing system of development and donor history.
  • Serve as point person for Matching Gifts, online giving (via PayPal, Donor Perfect, and Benevity payroll giving, etc.).
  • Identify and research prospective donors and provide analysis of this information.
  • Distribute Development mailings (Annual Report, Spring Appeal, Fall Appeal, etc.).
  • Communicate closely with the accounting department for details of contribution type and amounts; participate in the reconciliation of Donor Perfect, QuickBooks and sponsorships.
  • Provide quarterly fundraising reports for Board of Directors’ meetings.
  • Assist in the coordination of donor cultivation and stewardship events as needed. 
Key Areas of Responsibility – Other:
  • Serve as a point person within the organization for all issues related to Development.
  • Work with members of the Horse Center’s staff and/or outside contractors on the health, and well-being of the Horse Center.
  • Assist the CFO, Vice President, Strategy, and CEO with annual budget priorities.
  • Maintain a safe working environment within and around areas associated with employee work environment.
  • Participate in safety training and comply with safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
  • Perform additional duties and assist with special projects as assigned.
  • Maintain confidentiality of all donor-related records, digital and paper.

Compensation:

This position is a hybrid/on-site due to office and event schedules.  This position may require up to 30 hours based on event schedules. The starting hourly rate is $25. This role requires a flexible schedule and weekend work, depending on the scheduled events. 

Apply:
Send your completed general employment form, resumé, and cover letter with information about your experience to Lisa Grant via email.

About:
Virginia Horse Center Foundation actively subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity, and will not discriminate against any employee, student, or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry or national origin, marital status, genetic information, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction status, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Protected veterans, minorities, and women are encouraged to apply.

No job description or statement of job purpose is meant to be all-encompassing. As it is not possible to outline every potential task, candidates accepting employment with the VHCF are aware that responsibilities may increase at times, based on the needs of their department and/or events taking place at the Horse Center.

Development Manager

Organization: Richmond Performing Arts Alliance

Date Posted: June 17, 2026

Position Title: Development Manager

Position Type: Full-time, Exempt

Position Reports To: Director of Development

Salary: Starting salary for this position is $60,000 annually

Benefits Package: Health, Dental, Life and Short-Term Disability Insurance, 401k, Paid-Time Off, Paid Holidays

Job Summary:


RPAA seeks a Development Manager to manage grants, sponsorships, and special events. The Development Manager will conduct the research, writing, and reporting of grants and maintain relationships with funders. The position is also responsible for securing sponsorships for special events, education initiatives, and artistic programs, and being the main point of contact for corporate supporters. The Development Manager will also execute all special events and is expected to be active in the community to develop sponsor relationships.

 

Job Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

 

General

●       Establish long-term partnerships and strengthen existing relationships with the corporate and foundation sector.

●       Work closely with the Director of Development to identify, engage, secure, and steward local, regional, and national corporate and foundation relationships.

●       Track and report on key metrics that align with the organization’s strategic plan.

●       Develop profiles of donors and prospects to align with the organization’s programs.

●       Manage solicitation deadlines and ensure timely submission of proposals and reports.

●       Conduct prospect research to identify new funders that would be likely to support the organization.

●       Adequately prepare for and participate in donor meetings, site visits, follow-ups, etc.

●       Work with the Director of Marketing to develop media awareness of corporate and foundation gifts.

Grants

●       Research foundations, corporations, and government agencies to identify new sources of funding.

●       Maintain and strengthen relationships with existing funders.

●       Write grant proposals in accordance with funder guidelines and aligned with RPAA priorities.

●       Maintain grant records, timelines, and reporting requirements.

●       Provide timely reports and evaluations to funders in accordance with grant agreements.

●       Manage stewardship of funders and nurture relationships in between grant cycles.

●       Work collaboratively with the Development Assistant & Board Liaison who will support the grants process as needed.

Sponsorships and Corporate Funders

●       Manage the planning and execution of an annual sponsorship program with the goal of increasing the number of sponsors and securing higher-level donations.

●       Create sponsorship packages for all events, education initiatives, and artistic programming and manage sponsorship relationships.

●       Conduct prospect research on businesses of all sizes to identify new corporate supporters and event sponsors.

●       Cultivate, secure, steward, and renew corporate gifts.

●       Write and submit sponsorship proposals.

●       Network and be active within the local business community (i.e. Chamber meetings, MBL meetings) and develop a strategic business outreach plan.

●       Coordinate restaurant and hotel partnerships for RPAA to secure trade agreements and donor benefits. 

Special Events

●       Participate in creating a vision for each special event and generating buy-in among staff, board, and volunteers, working with event committees as needed.

●       Manage all event logistics with support from the Development Assistant & Board Liaison, including working with the venue management team and outside vendors.

●       Secure local and national talent for events.

●       Build and manage event budgets and track all income and expenses in partnership with the Director of Finance & Administration.

●       Work with the Director of Marketing to create save the dates, invitations, programs, signage, and other print and electronic collateral.

●       Create and manage event websites, registration processes, silent/live auctions, attendee follow-up, etc. in partnership with the Development Assistant & Board Liaison.

 

Job Qualifications:

 

●       At least three years of experience working in a direct fundraising role that includes grants, sponsorships, and events.

●       Bachelor’s degree or higher (experience in lieu of degree will be considered).

●       Creative, enthusiastic, and goal-oriented.

●       Enjoys building relationships with external stakeholders and providing excellent customer service.

●       Commitment to working collaboratively with a range of constituents, including staff, board members, volunteers, donors, program partners, and participants.

●       Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

●       Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and follow through with tasks.

●       Detail-oriented and comfortable handling financial information.

●       Willingness to be flexible in varied job assignments and to pitch in when/where needed.

●       Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and Google applications.

●       An appreciation for and belief in the mission of RPAA.

 

To Apply: Please send a cover letter, resume, three references, and one writing sample to jobs@rpaalliance.com. Please list “Development Manager” in the subject line. No phone calls, please. Richmond Performing Arts Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Development Associate

Organization: Virginia Horse Center Foundation

Date Posted: June 29, 2026

Job Purpose: Provide administrative and research support to the Chief Development Officer.
Status: Non-Exempt / Part-time position/Hourly/Hybrid
Direct Report: Vice President, Strategy

Minimum Skills:
  • Knowledge of computer applications, including Microsoft applications and donor management software – preferably Donor Perfect. Knowledge of gift accounting practices and ethics standards.
  • Excellent communication skills, written and verbal. Excellent customer relations skills.
  • Professional, highly organized, and able to multitask.
  • Ability to edit and proofread development and marketing communications. Ability to work in a team environment, especially during special events
Preferred Education and Experience:
  • High School Diploma: Some college or college degree preferred.
  • One to three years’ experience in nonprofit organizational fundraising, specifically higher education.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience handling confidential information.
Key Areas of Responsibility – Development
  • Serve as the Donor Perfect database administrator.
  • Record accurately all donations, including date, amount, type, and designation in donor software accurately, maintaining data integrity and institutional history.
  • Acknowledge all donations at the time of the gift, providing tax-deductible information as appropriate.
  • Maintain filing system of development and donor history.
  • Serve as point person for Matching Gifts, online giving (via PayPal, Donor Perfect, and Benevity payroll giving, etc.).
  • Identify and research prospective donors and provide analysis of this information.
  • Distribute Development mailings (Annual Report, Spring Appeal, Fall Appeal, etc.).
  • Communicate closely with the accounting department for details of contribution type and amounts; participate in the reconciliation of Donor Perfect, QuickBooks and sponsorships.
  • Provide quarterly fundraising reports for Board of Directors’ meetings.
  • Assist in the coordination of donor cultivation and stewardship events as needed. 
Key Areas of Responsibility – Other:
  • Serve as a point person within the organization for all issues related to Development.
  • Work with members of the Horse Center’s staff and/or outside contractors on the health, and well-being of the Horse Center.
  • Assist the CFO, Vice President, Strategy, and CEO with annual budget priorities.
  • Maintain a safe working environment within and around areas associated with employee work environment.
  • Participate in safety training and comply with safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
  • Perform additional duties and assist with special projects as assigned.
  • Maintain confidentiality of all donor-related records, digital and paper.

Compensation:

This position is a hybrid/on-site due to office and event schedules.  This position may require up to 30 hours based on event schedules. The starting hourly rate is $25. This role requires a flexible schedule and weekend work, depending on the scheduled events. 

Apply:
Send your completed general employment form, resumé, and cover letter with information about your experience to Lisa Grant via email.

About:

Virginia Horse Center Foundation actively subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity, and will not discriminate against any employee, student, or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry or national origin, marital status, genetic information, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction status, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Protected veterans, minorities, and women are encouraged to apply.

No job description or statement of job purpose is meant to be all-encompassing. As it is not possible to outline every potential task, candidates accepting employment with the VHCF are aware that responsibilities may increase at times, based on the needs of their department and/or events taking place at the Horse Center.

Director of Philanthropy

Organization: LeadingAge Virginia/PositiveAge

Date Posted: June 17, 2026

About LeadingAge Virginia

LeadingAge Virginia is a membership association that advocates on behalf of nonprofit aging-services providers, paid and unpaid caregivers. We serve a community of roughly 130 member organizations across Virginia, offering advocacy, regulatory support, member engagement, education, and workforce development. We are executing a bold 2026–2029 strategic plan and deliberately building the next version of our organization—strengthening our operations, sharpening our mission, and creating real impact in a field that matters more every year.

About PositiveAge

As the 501c3 affiliate of LeadingAge Virginia, PositiveAge is focused on transforming the aging experience in Virginia by building coalitions and developing innovative solutions to promote positive aging. Key strategies for success include collaborating with aging services providers throughout the Commonwealth on programs that directly address the needs of older adults and learning from the lived experiences of older Virginians, their families, and caregivers to ensure those programs are relevant, meaningful, and effective. An essential component of many of our programs is recognizing the older adult community and their caregivers as subject matter experts, actively involving them in shaping a grassroots, community-driven approach
to advocacy and strengthening long-term services and supports for all Virginians.

The Opportunity

The Director of Philanthropy is a key staff role supporting the President & CEO and the PositiveAge board in growing PositiveAge’s philanthropic capacity and impact. Reporting directly to the President & CEO, the Director will develop and execute fundraising strategy, manage donor relationships, oversee grant administration, and support the PositiveAge board's governance and advancement work.This is a structured staff position with clear authority and accountability. You will support the board and execute a fundraising mandate, with full backing of association leadership and the resources of LeadingAge Virginia. PositiveAge is part of a healthy, growing organization, and this work will directly support our member mission and our strategic plan.

Position Responsibilities

Fundraising Strategy & Execution
Develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy focused on individual donors, corporate sponsors, and grant opportunities. Identify and cultivate major donors aligned with the mission. Build a pipeline of prospects and manage donor relationships from identification through stewardship. Set and track fundraising goals, reporting progress to the board quarterly.

PositiveAge Operations
Oversee grant administration, including grant reporting, compliance, and evaluation. Maintain accurate records of all donations and grants. Work with the board treasurer on financial planning and budget. Ensure all PositiveAge activities meet regulatory requirements and IRS compliance.

Board & Member Engagement
Partner with the PositiveAge board to advance fundraising efforts. Communicate PositiveAge's impact to members and stakeholders. Identify board giving and solicitation opportunities.

Collaboration
Work closely with the LeadingAge Virginia leadership team to align PositiveAge work with organizational priorities. The Director will be part of a committed team building something together.

Qualifications

Required
3+ years of nonprofit fundraising or development experience. Demonstrated success with donor cultivation, major gifts, and grant writing. Strong organizational and project management skills. Excellent written and verbal communication. Ability to work independently and take initiative. Passion for the nonprofit mission and the aging-services field.

Preferred
Experience fundraising for a nonprofit, trade association, or healthcare-related organization. Familiarity with the aging services sector or health policy. Grant management or grantee reporting experience. Knowledge of Virginia's nonprofit regulatory environment.

What We Offer

  •        Salary range of $75,000 - $85,000
  •        Health insurance, retirement plan, and professional development support.
  •        The rare opportunity to shape a role and build a fundraising program from the ground up.
  •        A team that is clear on direction, committed to the mission, and invested in your success.
  •        The satisfaction of building something meaningful in a field that matters.

How to Apply

Send a resume, cover letter, and the names of three references to melissa@leadingagevirginia.org. In your cover letter, please share: What's one thing you've built or changed in a nonprofit that you're proud of?LeadingAge Virginia is an equal-opportunity employer and actively seeks candidates from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve.

 

About Salary:
Salary for this role is competitive and commensurate with experience. We are happy to discuss the full compensation package, including benefits, as part of the hiring process.

Manager of Major Gifts & Sponsorships

Organization: Virginia Museum of History & Culture

Date Posted: June 3, 2026

Title:  Manager of Major Gifts & Sponsorships
Division:  Advancement
Reports to:  Vice President for Advancement
Position Status: Full-time; Exempt
Salary Range/Pay Rate: $65,000 - $75,000/year

Whether igniting a passion for the study of the past, empowering an interest in civic engagement, or providing an introduction to the Commonwealth, the Virginia Museum of History & Culture offers meaningful experiences for all. Whatever the role, your work here helps bring Virginia’s story—past, present, and future—to life.
 
If you are curious, creative, and passionate about preserving and sharing Virginia history, your next chapter starts now!
 
Position Summary: 
The Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC) seeks a qualified candidate for the position of Manager of Major Gifts & Sponsorships, who has an authentic interest in the mission and work of the VMHC. The Manager of Major Gifts & Sponsorships is responsible for securing philanthropic investments of $10,000 and above from individuals and corporations. This role manages a portfolio of 75–100 prospective donors annually, with clearly defined visit, solicitation, and closure goals that are aligned with institutional priorities and established in coordination with the Vice President for Advancement and the President & CEO. The position leads major gifts activity and sponsorship efforts in support of VMHC’s strategic initiatives.
 
Duties & Responsibilities: 
  • Manages a dynamic portfolio of 75–100 individual and corporate major gift prospects, executing cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies
  • Achieves annual visit, solicitation, and revenue goals established in coordination with Advancement leadership
  • Leads individual major gifts program for gifts in the $10,000–$100,000 range
  • Oversees corporate and individual sponsorships supporting exhibitions, programs, publications, and institutional priorities, ensuring fulfillment of recognition and benefits
  • Supports special fundraising initiatives, including Civics Education efforts
  • Partners with the Sr. Manager of Membership & Annual Giving to strengthen and grow the Corporate Partner program
  • Coordinates with the Marketing division to ensure accurate and timely sponsor recognition across all public-facing materials
  • Engages and cultivates key advocates and stakeholders to advance individual and corporate relationships statewide
  • Supports the Vice President for Advancement, President & CEO, and volunteer leadership in
  • donor strategy and engagement
  • Performs other duties as assigned
 
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Necessary: 
  • Strong written and verbal communications
  • Best practice in moves management
  • Reporting in Tessitura and other prospect reporting and goal setting systems
 
Education & Experience Requirements:
  • Bachelors in history, museum studies, or related subject preferred
  • Major gift experience required
 
Notes & Special Requirements:
  • Medical, leave, wellness and retirement benefits offered in accordance with company policy.
 
Application:
Founded in 1831 as the Virginia Historical Society, the VMHC, a private, non-profit organization, is the oldest museum and cultural organization in Virginia, and one of the oldest and most distinguished history organizations in the United States. The museum cares for a renowned collection of more than nine million items representing the far-reaching story of Virginia.
 
The Virginia Historical Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer.