Mozilla

Interim Vice President, Development

Mozilla

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: California • Florida • United States

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Salary

💰 $234,400 - $263,407 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Maintain progress toward annual fundraising goals across major gifts, institutional giving, and grassroots revenue streams
  • Guide execution of donor strategies and pipeline development plans already underway
  • Partner cross-functionally to design and activate a strong philanthropic engagement strategy for MozFest 2026
  • Support prioritization and decision-making related to development operations systems and processes
  • Provide clear reporting and strategic updates to the Executive Director and leadership team
  • Lead and support a multi-functional fundraising team, including senior leaders and individual contributors
  • Maintain team morale, productivity, and adherence to fundraising best practices
  • Hold regular 1:1 meetings and team touchpoints to ensure alignment and accountability
  • Serve as the Development representative on the Executive Team
  • Monitor progress against annual fundraising goals and provide monthly updates to leadership
  • Use existing dashboards and systems to track donor engagement, revenue, and pipeline health
  • Identify and flag strategic risks and opportunities to the Executive Director
  • Co-design and lead the 2026 MozFest philanthropic engagement strategy, including donor prospect development and cultivation planning
  • Advise and support team members on donor cultivation and solicitation strategies
  • Establish metrics, track progress, and document learnings to inform future fundraising cycles

Requirements

  • 10+ years of progressive fundraising leadership experience
  • Demonstrated success securing major gifts and institutional funding, including 7- and 8-figure gifts
  • Experience managing multiple revenue streams simultaneously
  • Strong experience leading and motivating multi-functional fundraising teams
  • Ability to step into an existing strategy and maintain performance without disruption
  • Excellent strategic judgment and decision-making skills
  • Strong collaboration and executive-level communication skills
  • Alignment with Mozilla Foundation’s mission and values.
  • Experience in technology, digital rights, open-source, or mission-driven organizations
  • Familiarity with Salesforce or comparable CRM systems
  • Previous interim leadership or maternity leave coverage experience
  • Experience fundraising for global convenings or large-scale events
Benefits
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Extended Sick Leave
  • Global Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Retirement Plan contributions
  • Paid Time Off: 20 days annual leave + sick days and your birthday
  • Company Holidays + Shutdown
  • Wellness budget
  • Professional Development budget
  • Top up program for Pregnancy and Parental leaves
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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