Vice President of Development and Marketing

Ampact • Minneapolis, IL

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About The Position

The VP of Development and Marketing is a new role for the organization and part of the organization’s plan to strengthen its brand nationally and increase foundation, corporate and individual giving. The role will provide strategic leadership and execution oversight for all fundraising and marketing efforts of the organization. This role is responsible for driving sustainable revenue growth, strengthening brand presence, and advancing the mission through integrated development and marketing strategies aligned with organizational priorities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree is required in nonprofit management, business, marketing, communications, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in nonprofit development or advancement.
• Demonstrated success building and leading large-scale, multi-channel fundraising programs with measurable results.
• Experience overseeing marketing, communications, or brand strategy in a mission-driven organization.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with major donors, foundations, and corporate partners.
• Strong strategic planning, financial acumen, and data-driven decision-making skills.
• Experience leading and developing senior-level teams in a complex organization.
• Ability to partner effectively with executive leadership and boards in a national nonprofit environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with leadership to develop and execute a comprehensive national fundraising strategy across foundation, corporate, and individual giving.
• Set and achieve annual and multi-year fundraising goals in alignment with the organization’s strategic plan.
• Oversee donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies to deepen engagement and retention.
• Analyze fundraising performance data to guide strategy, investment decisions, and continuous improvement.
• Provide centralized training, resources and support to Executive Directors who are accountable for fundraising in their states.
• Collaborate with leadership on revenue strategy to sustain and grow in existing and new states.
• Ensure compliance with all ethical, legal, and regulatory standards related to fundraising activities.
• Provide strategic oversight of marketing, communications, and brand positioning to support fundraising, member recruitment, and mission impact.
• Ensure consistent, compelling messaging across digital, print, media, and stakeholder communications.
• Align marketing campaigns with development goals to drive awareness, engagement, and donor conversion.
• Oversee digital strategy, including web presence, email marketing, and social media platforms.
• Monitor brand performance and market trends to adapt messaging and outreach strategies.
• Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing development and marketing teams.
• Partner closely with the President, executive leadership, executive directors, and board to advance fundraising priorities.
• Support President in board engagement for fundraising through training, tools, and strategic involvement.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration to ensure alignment between programs, finance, and development.
• At the direction of the President represent the organization externally with donors, partners, and key stakeholders.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Ampact offers an excellent benefit package including Medical, HSA, Dental, Vision, FSA, Life, Disability, PTO and 401(k).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive