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About the Role

The VP of Advancement is responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive advancement strategy to support the organization’s mission, strategic priorities, and long-term financial sustainability. This role leads all fundraising and donor engagement efforts, including major gifts, annual giving, corporate sponsorships, foundation and government grants, donor stewardship, special campaigns, and fundraising events. The VP works closely with the CEO, Board of Directors, and community leaders to build relationships and secure philanthropic support. This position provides strategic leadership for the Advancement Department, overseeing fundraising operations, revenue forecasting, donor engagement strategies, and advancement staff while fostering a culture of philanthropy.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a comprehensive annual advancement plan to achieve organizational fundraising goals, establishing and monitoring performance metrics and revenue forecasts.
Lead fundraising efforts and contracting across individual giving, major gifts, corporate sponsorships, membership, foundation support, government grants, planned giving, special campaigns, naming opportunities, signature programs, and fundraising events.
Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major donors, sponsors, foundations, members, and community partners.
Oversee sponsor cultivation, solicitation, fulfillment, recognition, and renewals.
Collaborate with staff, contractors, volunteers, and event partners to ensure fundraising events and campaigns meet revenue and engagement objectives.
Partner with the CEO and Board to strengthen philanthropic support and expand the Long Center’s donor base.
Serve as a primary relationship manager for key donors, sponsors, foundations, and community stakeholders.
Develop and implement donor cultivation, stewardship, and recognition strategies that promote long-term engagement and retention.
Prepare donor cultivation strategies, briefing materials, reports, and stewardship communications.
Represent the Long Center throughout the Austin community to strengthen visibility, partnerships, and philanthropic investment.
Oversee donor records, gift processing, reporting, and CRM management.
Develop annual departmental budgets and monitor fundraising performance against established goals.
Prepare regular fundraising reports and forecasts for the CEO, Finance team, Board of Directors, and committees.
Ensure compliance with grant requirements, donor restrictions, and organizational policies.
Establish departmental priorities, goals, workflows, and accountability measures.
Provide leadership, coaching, and performance management for advancement staff and contractors.
Foster a collaborative, donor-centered culture within the Advancement Department and across the organization.
Partner with Marketing, Programming, Finance, Operations, and Executive Leadership to align fundraising efforts with organizational priorities.
Serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO on advancement opportunities, risks, and long-term fundraising strategy.
Partner proactively with senior leadership peers across the organization, fostering open communication and mutual trust.
Model and maintain a positive organizational culture as a member of the senior leadership team.

Requirements

Demonstrated expertise in nonprofit fundraising, donor engagement, and advancement strategy.
Strong understanding of major gifts, corporate sponsorships, foundation relations, annual giving, executing successful capital campaigns, and fundraising events.
Exceptional relationship-building skills with donors, board members, corporate partners, and community leaders.
Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and fundraising analytics.
Experience utilizing donor databases and CRM systems to manage fundraising activity and performance.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, lead teams, and drive results in a dynamic environment.
Demonstrated commitment to collaboration, inclusion, and mission-driven leadership.
Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible nonprofit fundraising experience, including senior leadership responsibilities.
Proven track record of securing major gifts, sponsorships, grants, and other philanthropic investments.
Experience managing fundraising teams and partnering closely with executive leadership and governing boards.
Evening and weekend attendance at fundraising events, performances, donor functions, and community activities is regularly required.

Skills

Nonprofit fundraising
Donor engagement
Advancement strategy
Major gifts
Corporate sponsorships
Foundation relations
Annual giving
Capital campaigns
Fundraising events
Relationship-building
Written communication
Verbal communication
Presentation skills
Interpersonal communication
Financial acumen
Budgeting
Forecasting
Fundraising analytics
Donor databases
CRM systems
Team leadership
Collaboration
Inclusion
Mission-driven leadership

Location

Austin, TX

Work Type

Flexible
Full-time

Experience Level

Senior leadership
10+ years of nonprofit fundraising experience

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree required
Advanced degree or relevant professional certification preferred

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401k plan with employer match
Generous paid time off
Unparalleled access to arts and cultural programming

About the Company

The Long Center is a venue for arts and cultural programming.

Equal Opportunity

The Long Center is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and we strive for a team that reflects Austin’s diverse culture. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, sex or age.