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Vice President of Philanthropy
The James Beard Foundation Inc
34 West 15th Street, New York, NY 10011
Hybrid work
$170,000 - $190,000 a year - Full-time
Skills
Team management
Senior leadership
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Benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Paid parental leave
Parental leave
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Full job description
Title: Vice President of Philanthropy
Salary: $170,000 – $190,000, with bonus eligibility
Please Note: Due to our holiday closure, applications submitted during this period will not be reviewed until the first week of January. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
About The James Beard Foundation:
The James Beard Foundation(“JBF”) is a vital cultural institution with deep roots honoring and advancing the culinary arts industry. JBF’s mission is to celebrate, support, and elevate the people behind America’s food culture and champion a standard of good food anchored in talent, equity, and sustainability. As a 501(c) (3) national non-profit organization, JBF brings its mission to life through the annual James Beard Awards, industry and community-focused initiatives and programs, advocacy, partnerships, and events across the country.
Position Overview
The Vice President of Philanthropy is a highly visible senior leadership role responsible for driving JBF's comprehensive fundraising strategy. This position requires an experienced frontline fundraiser who will personally cultivate major gifts while managing a team of five and overseeing all philanthropic revenue streams, including major gifts, institutional giving, annual giving, fundraising events, and membership.
Reporting to the Chief Growth Officer, this role collaborates closely with the CEO, Board of Trustees, and senior leadership to achieve ambitious financial goals and advance organizational priorities in a fast-paced environment.
The VP will represent JBF externally at a wide variety of events across the country.
Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Revenue Growth
Develop and execute an annual strategic fundraising plan to achieve current budget of $8M, with a goal of building sustainable renewable support to $10-12M within 3-5 years
Serve on and collaborate with the Senior Leadership Team, fostering a culture of philanthropy across all departments
Design and lead a capital campaign to raise between $5-10M for the historic James Beard House on West 12th Street, in partnership with Executive Leadership, the Board, and consultants to be retained
Develop and manage an annual departmental budget and regularly present financial performance to the CGO, CEO, and Board
Major Gifts & Donor Relations
Build the Major Gifts program and personally manage a portfolio of prospects and donors at the 5-, 6-, and 7-figure level through strategic identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship
Ensure rigorous donor research and moves management systems to secure new and renewed major gifts
Partner with the CGO, CEO, and Board to maximize their effectiveness as organizational ambassadors and fundraisers
Institutional Giving
Expand JBF's foundation and corporate funding pipeline through relationship cultivation; oversee the Director of Institutional Giving in developing compelling proposals and impact reports
Ensure grant compliance and timely reporting to institutional funders
Board & Committee Engagement
Staff and drive agenda for the Board’s Development Committee, including fundraising strategy, trustee giving and engagement, campaign updates, and quarterly reporting
Coach and support trustees in their individual fundraising efforts
Team Leadership & Development
Manage, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of 5 development professionals, with a commitment to ensuring best practices in fundraising
Establish departmental systems, policies, and metrics to track progress toward strategic goals
Foster a collaborative, accountable team culture with emphasis on professional growth
To be effective in this role, key core competencies and personal characteristics include:
Core Competencies
Relationship Building: Exceptional ability to establish trust and cultivate meaningful relationships with diverse stakeholders, including high-net-worth individuals, foundation officers, board members, and colleagues
Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop innovative fundraising strategies aligned with organizational mission and market opportunities
Communication Excellence: Outstanding written, verbal, and presentation skills; comfort representing the organization at public events
Analytical Skills: Strong critical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and data-driven decision-making
Emotional Intelligence: Diplomatic, persuasive, and able to navigate complex organizational dynamics with discretion
Adaptability: Entrepreneurial mindset with ability to thrive in ambiguous, fast-paced environments
Collaboration: Player-coach mentality; willing to work cross-functionally and support team efforts at all levels
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