Vice President of Development

About The Position:

Let’s Get Ready is seeking a strategic, relationship-driven, and execution-focused Vice President of Development to lead and evolve the organization’s fundraising function. This senior leader will be responsible for setting and executing a comprehensive development strategy that fuels LGR’s continued growth, strengthens existing funding streams, and builds a diversified, sustainable revenue pipeline.

Reporting directly to the CEO, this role oversees all aspects of fundraising, including strategy development, donor cultivation, impact storytelling, campaign execution, and team leadership. The Vice President will play a critical role in aligning fundraising efforts with organizational priorities, clearly articulating LGR’s impact, and positioning the organization for long-term financial sustainability.

LGR is seeking a strategic and execution-oriented VP of Development to lead and scale a multi-million dollar, national fundraising program.

Reporting to the CEO, this role will:

• Own and drive annual and multi-year revenue strategy
• Personally steward and close top-tier donor relationships
• Build a diversified funding engine across individual, institutional, and corporate sources
• Strengthen systems, team structure, and fundraising infrastructure

This is a hands-on leadership role—ideal for someone who can set strategy and close gifts, while building a function that scales.

Duties/Responsibilities

Fundraising Strategy & Revenue Growth

• Set and achieve ambitious annual and multi-year fundraising goals
• Develop and execute a comprehensive, data-informed fundraising strategy
• Build a diversified revenue model across individual, corporate, and foundation giving
• Identify and secure catalytic, multi-year funding opportunities
• Expand philanthropic support across geographies and new donor segments
• Explore and launch innovative campaigns (e.g., capital, endowment, and re-engagement initiatives)

Donor Cultivation & Stewardship

• Manage and grow a portfolio of major donors, including individuals giving $25,000+ annually
• Build and maintain strong relationships with institutional funders and Board members
• Develop and implement thoughtful stewardship strategies to deepen donor engagement and retention
• Partner with board leadership to strengthen fundraising participation and outcomes

Impact Narration & Communications

• Lead the organization’s efforts to clearly and compellingly communicate its mission, impact, and funding needs
• Develop high-quality materials and narratives for donor engagement, pitches, and campaigns
• Translate impact into clear ROI for funders

Team Leadership & Organizational Alignment

• Build, manage, and mentor a high-performing Development team
• Design and evolve the development function, including staffing structure, systems, and processes
• Ensure effective use of CRM (Salesforce or Raiser’s Edge) and fundraising analytics
• Partner with Program, Finance, and Operations teams to align fundraising with organizational strategy
• Implement best practices in pipeline management, forecasting, and performance tracking

Leadership & Strategy

• Serve as a key organizational leader, contributing to short- and long-term strategic planning
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and mission-driven culture
• Represent LGR externally with credibility and passion

Education and Experience
This role is ideal for an experienced development leader who thrives in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment and is energized by both strategy and execution. The successful candidate will bring:

• Bachelor's degree or higher 
• A deep commitment to educational equity and LGR’s mission
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to clearly and persuasively articulate impact
• 8+ years in nonprofit fundraising, including leadership experience, preferably in an entrepreneurial environment 
• Demonstrated success cultivating and closing six- and seven-figure gifts
• Experience managing and growing major donor portfolios
• Strong track record of building or scaling a development function and a high-performing team
• Ability to operate at both strategic and execution levels

Preferred:

• National fundraising experience
• Education / college access experience and network
• Experience in high-growth or scaling organizations

Location & Hours:

This is a remote, full-time position that requires employees to be available for work and collaboration between standard work day hours (Eastern time). 

While this is a remote position, preference will be given to candidates located in the Northeast, particularly in New England and the Mid-Atlantic region. Candidates based in Connecticut, Maine, and New York are especially encouraged to apply. Given Let’s Get Ready’s organizational footprint, donor base, board engagement, and partnership network, proximity to key stakeholders is strongly preferred.

Employees will be issued a work laptop and initial work-from-home stipend (see below). 

Frequent travel expected.

This role is expected to start August 2026. 

Compensation and Benefits: 

$130,000.00 - $150,000.00 with excellent benefits and a flexible working environment. 

Benefits include national medical, dental, vision (vision100% covered) plans, free therapy via Talkspace, access to Kindbody - a fertility health company, HSA/FSA, IRA retirement plan participation with 3% employer match, 20 days paid time off, 11 paid holidays plus the week between Christmas and New Years Day, $300 work from home stipend for new employees, pre-tax transportation options, and more! 

How to apply:

Complete application, submit resume and a cover letter that introduces yourself and why you are interested in the position. Applicants applying by Deadline will be strongly considered. All others will be considered on a rolling basis.

Please do not contact the job poster.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Let’s Get Ready is unable to sponsor visas. 

Let’s Get Ready is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building and maintaining a culturally diverse workplace that is free of discrimination and harassment of any kind. We encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.