Vice President of Philanthropy

Job Description

Job Description

Organization Overview

The Hope Through Housing Foundation (HTHF) is committed to breaking the cycle of generational poverty by implementing high-quality social services for low-income families and seniors living within and around National CORE's affordable housing developments throughout California, Texas, and Florida. We seek passionate, hardworking team members who are committed to transforming lives and communities. Together, we deliver Hope, Opportunity, Prosperity, and Empowerment to thousands of youth, adults, and seniors each year.

Position Overview

The Vice President, Philanthropy serves as the chief fundraising and external relations officer of the Hope Through Housing Foundation. This executive role provides strategic leadership to all aspects of HTHF's philanthropy program, ensuring that the Foundation has the financial resources, donor partnerships, and community visibility necessary to achieve its mission and strategic goals.

The VP is a key member of the Foundation's executive leadership team and is responsible for cultivating a culture of philanthropy across the organization, positioning HTHF as a premier nonprofit partner in the affordable housing and social services sector. The VP oversees a growing development team, provides direction on all fundraising and marketing strategies, and represents HTHF with key donors, partners, and stakeholders.

This full-time, exempt position is based in Rancho Cucamonga and reports directly to the Executive Director of the Hope Through Housing Foundation.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Serve as a key advisor to the Executive Director and Board on philanthropic strategy and community engagement.
• Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive, multi-year fund development and marketing plan aligned with HTHF's strategic priorities.
• Foster an organizational culture of philanthropy, ensuring that all staff and board members understand and embrace their roles as ambassadors and advocates.

Fundraising and External Relations

• Drive significant growth in contributed revenue through major gifts, individual giving, corporate and foundation partnerships, planned giving, special events, and capital/endowment campaigns.
• Actively engage, cultivate, and solicit major donors and prospects in partnership with the Executive Director and board members.
• Serve as HTHF's chief external ambassador, cultivating high-level relationships with donors, business leaders, elected officials, and philanthropic partners.
• Ensure the consistent delivery of compelling, mission-driven messaging across all fundraising, marketing, and communication channels.

Team Development and Management

• Provide visionary leadership, coaching, and development to the philanthropy and marketing teams.
• Attract, retain, and inspire top fundraising and communications talent, building a high-performing team focused on results.
• Establish clear performance metrics for staff and oversee the effective use of donor management systems and reporting tools.

Governance and Volunteer Leadership

• Work closely with the HTHF Board of Directors, committees, and affinity groups to strengthen governance and fundraising leadership.
• Recruit, train, and support volunteers to actively participate in donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship efforts.
• Guide the growth and engagement of affinity groups, including Women of Hope, and foster a pipeline of future board and community leaders.

Operational and Financial Management

• Oversee the development and monitoring of the annual fundraising budget, ensuring fiscal accountability and revenue targets are met or exceeded.
• Analyze fundraising performance data to inform strategy, adjust tactics, and ensure continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, ethical standards, and best practices in fundraising and donor stewardship.

Other Responsibilities:

• Attend company sponsored events that relate to the development of the team, which, from time to time, may include overnight stays at locations away from the employee's home.
• Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or CFRE designation preferred.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive experience in nonprofit fundraising and external relations, with at least 3-5 years in a senior leadership or executive-level role.
• Proven track record of securing significant major gifts and leading successful fundraising campaigns.
• Experience managing and inspiring a team to achieve ambitious revenue and engagement goals.

Skills and Attributes

• A deep passion for HTHF's mission and a commitment to equity and community impact.
• Exceptional relationship-building, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans and measurable results.
• Confident, inspirational leader who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of philanthropy trends, donor behaviors, and best practices in nonprofit management.
• Strong business acumen, including budget management and financial oversight.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in CRM/donor database systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Skilled in leveraging digital platforms, social media, and emerging technologies to enhance fundraising and communications.

Other Requirements

• Ability to work evenings, holidays and weekends as required.
• Ability to travel to off-site meetings, trainings, and events.
• Ability to pass TB skin test and background check.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Standing, Walking, Sitting
• Driving
• Operate Computer and Office Equipment

FLSA Code

• Exempt

Salary Range

• Anticipated hiring range: $130,000 - $160,000, depending on experience

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