Vice President, Philanthropy

Vice President, Philanthropy

Boulder Crest Foundation

Boulder Crest Foundation (BCF) is seeking a mission-driven Vice President of Philanthropy to lead a comprehensive fundraising program in support of our nationally recognized work advancing Posttraumatic Growth for veterans, first responders, and their families.

This is a senior leadership opportunity for an accomplished fundraising executive who thrives at the intersection of strategy, relationship-building, and team leadership, and who is inspired by the chance to scale impact alongside a passionate, values-driven organization.

Organizational Summary

Boulder Crest Foundation is a pioneering nonprofit organization that exists to ensure that service members, veterans, first responders, and their families can thrive in the aftermath of struggle, stress, hardship, and trauma. For far too many of these remarkable men and women, the cost of service to community and country is the quality of their lives. Too often, that cost comes in the form of suicide - which claims the lives of 20 members of the military and veteran community daily, and we lose more first responders than in the line of duty every year. We need a new and innovative approach, which is why Boulder Crest Foundation exists.

Boulder Crest is the global leader in the development, delivery, study, and scale of Posttraumatic Growth (PTG) based programs for times of struggle. As a $20+ million a year organization, Boulder Crest delivers these programs at our wellness centers in Arizona (Sonoita), Texas (Italy), and Virginia (Bluemont), through our Mobile Training Teams (MTT), and through partnerships with nonprofit organizations and first responder departments in more than a dozen states across the country. The Boulder Crest Institute for Posttraumatic Growth is the leading global center focused on the theory, research, and application of Posttraumatic Growth, and is chaired by the founder of PTG, Dr. Richard Tedeschi.

Position Overview

Reporting directly to the CEO and serving as a member of the leadership team, the Vice President of Philanthropy will set and execute BCF’s fundraising strategy, drive sustainable revenue growth, and steward meaningful relationships with donors, partners, and community stakeholders. The Vice President will lead a talented, geographically distributed team and play a critical role in shaping the organization’s future.

Core Functions & Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Planning

• Design and execute an integrated development strategy spanning major gifts, grants, events, community partnerships, and grassroots giving
• Establish annual fundraising goals and translate them into clear, actionable plans
• Track performance, share insights with leadership, and prepare regular updates for the CEO and Board

Donor Relations & Development

• Identify, engage, and steward major donors and institutional partners
• Partner closely with the Chairman and CEO on high-level donor outreach
• Ensure thoughtful, consistent donor recognition and stewardship experiences

Team Leadership & Development

• Manage a team of five professionals, including Grants Manager, Community & Events Manager, Donor Stewardship Specialist, Director of Development (Arizona), and Director of Development (Texas)
• Foster accountability, clarity, and professional growth through regular meetings and coaching
• Continuously assess roles, workflows, and capacity to ensure effectiveness and scale

Revenue Operations

• Ensure excellence in grant management, donor data integrity, and reporting using DonorPerfect
• Oversee gift processing, acknowledgments, departmental budgeting, and expense approvals

Community Engagement & Donor Communications

• Oversee signature events and represent Boulder Crest in community and partner settings
• Guide fundraising communications, including donor materials, impact reporting, and digital engagement
• Support volunteer engagement and on-site experiences at Boulder Crest Virginia

Partnership Development

• Develop strategic partnerships with businesses, community leaders, influencers, and national organizations
• Deploy creative strategies to raise both funds and awareness year over year

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
• 10+ years of fundraising experience, including success and expertise in major gifts, grants, and donor engagement
• 5+ years of nonprofit leadership experience, managing teams and building comprehensive revenue strategies
• Values-aligned leader who embodies Boulder Crest Foundation’s core values: Passionate, Kind, Competent, Curious, and Courageous
• Collaborative, decisive leader who operates comfortably at the executive level
• Data-savvy and systems-oriented with experience using CRM systems to drive strategy and track results
• Seasoned manager with expert coaching and performance management skills and the capability to develop high-performing teams
• Adept project manager to meet expectations, timelines, and budgets
• Problem solver versus problem identifier, who attacks issues with vigor and tenacity using appropriate techniques
• Skilled communicator and relationship builder to inspire trust and confidence across donors, board members, partners, and staff
• Personal commitment to developing deep understanding of Boulder Crest's Posttraumatic Growth mission and ability to articulate our impact to diverse audiences

Additional Information

• Compensation in the range of $140,000-150,000 annually plus bonus potential based on performance
• This role is based in Bluemont, Virginia, in a collaborative, high-energy office environment
• Travel is required for donor meetings, conferences, trainings, and events

To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/6824183