VP, Development - Midwest

Position Overview

City Year is seeking a VP, Development - Midwest to help fuel the next chapter of our mission-driven work across the region. This leader will lead, grow, and sustain philanthropic partnerships, with a particular focus on major gifts, new donor acquisition, and strategic regional positioning. The VP will serve as the chief architect and driver of a multi-year growth plan focused on individual, family, and institutional giving, while expanding top-of-funnel business development efforts and strengthening City Year’s regional brand and visibility.

This leader will work in close partnership with the national Revenue & Growth team, local Executive Directors, Site Boards, national foundation and corporate teams, and broader leadership to increase philanthropic investment in City Year’s work. In the Midwest, City Year partners with schools and districts across the region, advancing student success while developing the leadership pipeline of future educators and change-makers.

This is an exciting time at City Year and a powerful opportunity for a proven fundraiser and people leader to drive sustainable revenue growth in one of City Year’s most dynamic regions. The ideal candidate will be energized by deepening current partnerships, catalyzing new ones, and using strategic engagement, digital storytelling, and high-touch cultivation experiences to inspire greater investment in students, schools, and communities.

Location: This is a remote position, the VP must be based in a Midwest city where City Year operates a site.Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience, with a strong record in fundraising, business development, nonprofit leadership, or related advancement roles
• Demonstrated success securing major gifts at the $100K+ level and managing a portfolio of high-net-worth individuals and/o