Associate Vice President – Strategic Philanthropy

Junior Achievement USA

Associate Vice President leading strategic philanthropy initiatives for Junior Achievement USA. Manage donor relationships and secure significant charitable investments for mission-driven growth.

Posted 5/7/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $128,000 - $167,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the development and execution of a national strategy for high net worth and family philanthropy aligned with JA USA’s mission and organizational priorities.
Translate enterprise development goals into actionable philanthropy strategies and donor engagement plans.
Serve as a leader and subject matter expert on development strategy, philanthropic trends, and investment alignment.
Personally manage and steward a portfolio of high-capacity investors and prospects.
Secure significant multi-year and principal gifts, including six-figure and selected seven-figure commitments.
Guide investors toward values-aligned, outcomes-driven philanthropic investments that support strategic organizational initiatives.
Collaborate with the Chief Development Officer and senior leadership on cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies.
Serve as a representative of JA USA with investors and advisors in support of strategic philanthropy objectives.
Establish and implement best practices that enhance investor experience and long-term engagement.
Contribute to department-wide development strategy and national local alignment.
Ensure philanthropy strategies are executed in alignment with JA USA’s federated governance structure.

Requirements

What you’ll need

8–10 years of senior-level experience in major or principal gift fundraising.
Demonstrated success securing significant philanthropic gifts from individuals, families, or family foundations.
Experience building or scaling high-net-worth or principal giving strategies within a complex organization.
Strong leadership presence, sound judgment, and advanced relationship-building skills.
Deep commitment to mission-driven, impact-focused philanthropy.

Benefits

Comp & perks

JA USA’s health care benefits provide coverage when needed—focusing on programs that support and encourage healthy living and your overall well-being.
We offer medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, paid time off, and 401(k).

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Hard Skills & Tools

major gift fundraisingprincipal gift fundraisingphilanthropy strategydonor engagementportfolio managementinvestment alignmentcultivation strategiessolicitation strategiesstewardship strategiesphilanthropic investments

Soft Skills

leadership presencesound judgmentrelationship-buildingmission-driven commitmentimpact-focused mindset