Confidential
Vice President of Development
About the Company
Global agriculture technology (AgTech) organization developing affordable alternative proteins
Industry
Food & Beverages
Type
Privately Held, VC-backed
Founded
2016
Employees
51-200
Funding
Categories Agriculture AgTech Food and Beverage Food Processing Non Profit Alternative Protein About the Role The Company is seeking a Vice President of Development to lead its global strategy in securing significant philanthropic support for the transformation of the food system. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining a robust, diversified, and sustainable development program, with a focus on meeting ambitious fundraising targets. This role involves overseeing a team that includes major and principal gifts, donor services, and institutional giving, and requires a leader with a proven track record in philanthropic strategy, major gift solicitation, and team management. The Vice President of Development will also be instrumental in fostering strong relationships with a diverse range of donors and stakeholders, and will work closely with the organization's leadership to cultivate and steward transformational gifts. Applicants for the Vice President of Development position at the company should have a minimum of 10 years' of development leadership experience, with at least 5 years' in a top fundraising role. The ideal candidate will have a successful history of securing major gifts, managing a team, and setting philanthropic strategy. A strong commitment to the mission and values of the organization is essential, as is a leadership style that is resilient, optimistic, and inspiring. The role requires a candidate with excellent communication skills, a coaching-oriented management approach, and a proven ability to work effectively in a remote, global environment. Experience in fostering an inclusive and people-centered culture, as well as a background in areas such as plant-based and alternative proteins, public health, environmentalism, climate change, animal protection, or hunger relief, is highly valued. Hiring Manager Title Interim CEO Travel Percent Less than 10% Functions Non-Profit Management Strategy
Categories Agriculture AgTech Food and Beverage Food Processing Non Profit Alternative Protein About the Role The Company is seeking a Vice President of Development to lead its global strategy in securing significant philanthropic support for the transformation of the food system. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining a robust, diversified, and sustainable development program, with a focus on meeting ambitious fundraising targets. This role involves overseeing a team that includes major and principal gifts, donor services, and institutional giving, and requires a leader with a proven track record in philanthropic strategy, major gift solicitation, and team management. The Vice President of Development will also be instrumental in fostering strong relationships with a diverse range of donors and stakeholders, and will work closely with the organization's leadership to cultivate and steward transformational gifts. Applicants for the Vice President of Development position at the company should have a minimum of 10 years' of development leadership experience, with at least 5 years' in a top fundraising role. The ideal candidate will have a successful history of securing major gifts, managing a team, and setting philanthropic strategy. A strong commitment to the mission and values of the organization is essential, as is a leadership style that is resilient, optimistic, and inspiring. The role requires a candidate with excellent communication skills, a coaching-oriented management approach, and a proven ability to work effectively in a remote, global environment. Experience in fostering an inclusive and people-centered culture, as well as a background in areas such as plant-based and alternative proteins, public health, environmentalism, climate change, animal protection, or hunger relief, is highly valued. Hiring Manager Title Interim CEO Travel Percent Less than 10% Functions Non-Profit Management Strategy