Vice President, Strategic Partnerships & Development

The Vice President, Strategic Partnerships & Development will lead philanthropic strategy and fundraising operations to advance an organization's long-term mission and financial sustainability. Working closely with executive leadership, you will strengthen donor relationships, develop strategic funding opportunities, and build a disciplined pipeline of major donors and institutional funders. You will transform complex policy, research, advocacy, and program priorities into compelling investment cases that inspire philanthropic support. The role combines executive partnership, strategic planning, persuasive communications, and hands-on project management. You will collaborate across departments to improve fundraising systems, accountability, and operational effectiveness while helping close annual funding gaps. This fully remote leadership opportunity is ideal for an experienced professional who can influence senior stakeholders, build trusted partnerships, and deliver measurable results in a mission-driven environment.

The ideal candidate brings substantial leadership experience in fundraising, philanthropy, strategy, public affairs, or a related field, combined with exceptional writing, project management, and relationship-building skills. You should be comfortable working directly with senior executives, coordinating complex initiatives without direct authority, and translating organizational priorities into compelling funding opportunities. Required and preferred qualifications include:

• Annual salary: $129,560–$150,570, with the starting salary determined by relevant experience, specialized training, and applicable certifications.

• Transparent compensation policy: A no-negotiation salary policy designed to support equity and consistency in compensation.

• Fully remote workplace: Work remotely from anywhere within California, with colleagues located throughout the state, including Los Angeles, Sacramento, the Bay Area, the Central Valley, and San Diego.

• Healthcare coverage: Medical, dental, and vision benefits available upon hire.

• Retirement savings: Eligibility for a 401(k) plan with an employer match of up to 6% after the first 90 days of employment.

• Generous paid time off: Paid leave designed to support employee well-being and work-life balance.

• Mission-driven work: Opportunity to advance educational opportunity and contribute to long-term philanthropic sustainability.

• Executive-level exposure: Direct partnership with senior leadership and the opportunity to shape strategic fundraising priorities.

• Professional impact: The chance to build fundraising systems, develop major donor relationships, and strengthen organizational effectiveness.

• Collaborative culture: Work across multiple teams in a remote organization committed to inclusion, collaboration, and meaningful impact.