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Vice President of Philanthropy Jobs in Honolulu, HI at Inkinen Executive Search
Title: Vice President of Philanthropy
Company: Inkinen Executive Search
Location: Honolulu, HI
The Vice President of Philanthropy is a strategic fundraising leader, with major gifts and institutional giving experience, a strong background in nonprofit development, and exceptional relationship-building skills.
Position Overview
An Oahu-based nonprofit focused on environmental stewardship, service learning, and youth leadership development is seeking a Vice President of Philanthropy to lead its organization-wide fundraising strategy and revenue growth. This executive role partners closely with the CEO and Board to build a diversified, sustainable funding model that supports long-term mission impact across the state.
Responsibilities
- Lead and execute the organization’s overall fundraising strategy, including major gifts, institutional funding, corporate partnerships, annual giving, events, and planned/legacy giving
- Manage and personally cultivate a portfolio of high-capacity donors, including solicitation and stewardship of major and principal gifts
- Partner with the CEO and Board of Directors to strengthen donor engagement and support fundraising efforts
- Develop and implement multi-year development plans and revenue projections aligned with organizational goals
- Oversee institutional giving strategy, including foundation, corporate, and government funding
- Build and manage a high-performing fundraising team, including setting goals, tracking performance, and developing staff
- Establish and monitor fundraising KPIs, reporting, and CRM systems to support data-driven decision making
- Represent the organization externally at community, civic, and philanthropic events
Skills
- Strategic fundraising and revenue growth planning
- Major gifts and donor relationship management
- Board engagement and executive-level communication
- Institutional giving and grant strategy
- Financial acumen and revenue forecasting
- Team leadership and organizational development
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
- Data-driven decision making and CRM proficiency
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or CFRE preferred
- 10+ years of progressive fundraising experience, including senior leadership experience
- Demonstrated success securing and closing six- and seven-figure gifts
- Experience developing and executing comprehensive fundraising strategies
- Experience working closely with senior leadership and Boards of Directors
- Strong understanding of nonprofit finance, budgeting, and revenue planning
- Experience in youth development, education, conservation, or mission-driven nonprofit sectors preferred
