Vice President of Philanthropy

Full-Time | VP of Philanthropy

Pay Range: $135,000 - $155,000

Hybrid role: Saint Louis Park, Minnesota

Travel: ~25% (including local to Minnesota, as well as Michigan and Ohio)

Benefits: Competitive wages, healthcare, dental, retirement benefits, tuition discounts, scholarships, PSLF Eligible Employer, and more.

The Difference You'll Make

At Saint Therese, we believe every older adult deserves the opportunity to live with dignity, purpose, and connection. As Vice President of Philanthropy, you will lead fundraising, donor engagement, and volunteer services strategies that directly support our mission. This is an opportunity to join a faith-based senior living organization with a strong legacy of service and help shape the future impact of Saint Therese through philanthropy, community partnerships, and inspired leadership.

-Develop and execute fundraising strategies that achieve annual and long-term funding goals aligned with Saint Therese's mission and strategic plan to impact 25,000 lives.

-Build and steward strong relationships with donors, foundations, corporations, Board members, and community partners.

-Lead major gift cultivation, grant development, annual giving, planned giving, fundraising events, and donor engagement initiatives.

-Oversee a comprehensive donor pipeline and utilize data-driven insights to grow philanthropic support and engagement.

-Partner with organizational leaders to establish funding priorities and demonstrate the impact of philanthropic investments.

-Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing philanthropy and volunteer services team.

-Manage philanthropy strategy, budgets, operations, and performance to ensure effective stewardship and sustainable growth.

Minimum Qualifications

-7+ years of progressive fundraising leadership experience in a nonprofit, healthcare, senior living, or related mission-driven organization

-Proven success securing major gifts and achieving fundraising revenue goals

-Experience developing and executing fundraising strategies across major gifts, annual giving, grants, donor engagement, and stewardship

-Demonstrated ability to lead teams, influence stakeholders, and build strong relationships with board members, donors, volunteers, and community partners

-Strong strategic planning, financial management, and data analysis skills, with the ability to use insights to drive results

-Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills

-Proficiency with donor management systems and fundraising analytics tools

-Ability to articulate the mission of Saint Therese with knowledge and understanding of Christian teachings and philosophy

-Ability and willingness to respect and uphold the principles, traditions, and rituals of Christianity, particularly those of the Catholic faith

-Ability to travel regularly to support donor cultivation, events, and community engagement activities

Preferred

-Knowledge of Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS)

-Experience in senior living, healthcare, or human services organizations

-Experience working in a multi-site or multi-state nonprofit environment

-Bachelor's degree in related field, graduate degree, or other professional fundraising certifications

Rewards That Support You

-Competitive pay with credit for experience

-Medical, Dental, Vision (60+ hrs. per pay period)

-HSA / FSA options

-Employer-paid Life Insurance (60+ hrs. per pay period)

-PTO and sick time

-403(b) with employer match

-Tuition discounts and scholarships

-PSLF Eligible Employer

-Employee discount program

-Pet insurance (yes, really)

-Same Day Pay (UKG Wallet)

-Career growth opportunities

About Saint Therese

Saint Therese is a faith-based, nonprofit senior living organization with more than 60 years of experience providing compassionate, person-centered care. We serve communities in Minnesota, Michigan, and Ohio and provide home care, outpatient therapy, and wellness services throughout the Twin Cities.

If you are ready to grow your career while making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve, we would love to meet you. Apply today!

Saint Therese is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.