Sepsis Alliance

Vice President

• Lead and grow all aspects of revenue generation, including major gifts, annual giving, corporate sponsorships, foundation and government support, and planned giving.
• Build a diversified fundraising portfolio with measurable short- and long-term goals to ensure financial sustainability.
• Cultivate, solicit, and steward relationships with individual donors, corporate partners, foundations, and other strategic funders.
• Oversee prospect research, proposal development, and reporting to ensure alignment with organizational priorities and funding opportunities.
• Expand event-based fundraising, including national campaigns, signature events, and donor engagement opportunities.
• Partner with the Board of Directors to strengthen engagement, grow networks, and advance philanthropic initiatives.
• Ensure accurate forecasting, budgeting, and performance tracking for all development initiatives, including quarterly and annual projections.
• Manage fundraising systems and software (CRM, donor management, wealth screening tools) to track donor engagement, analyze performance, and enhance efficiency.
• Communicate fundraising goals and progress across the organization and empower staff to contribute to development success.
• Provide regular progress reports and strategic updates to the CEO, Committees, and the full Board of Directors.
• Serve as a strategic thought partner to the CEO and senior leadership in setting and executing Sepsis Alliance’s organizational and revenue strategy.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive, integrated development plan that aligns with the organization’s strategic priorities and growth objectives.
• Build and maintain a strong, consistent national brand identity that elevates Sepsis Alliance’s visibility and credibility across audiences.
• Collaborate closely with program, communications, and advocacy teams to ensure development initiatives support mission impact and amplify organizational storytelling.
• Drive innovation by identifying new opportunities for partnerships, campaigns, and donor engagement.
• Represent Sepsis Alliance externally at conferences, donor meetings, and strategic events, serving as a visible ambassador for the organization.
• Manage, mentor, and support a high-performing development team, including a Senior Development Associate and Senior Research and Grants Manager, fostering professional growth and accountability.
• Promote a culture of innovation, excellence, and collaboration within the development department and across the organization.
• Align team structure and resources to ensure effective execution of fundraising, marketing, and communications strategies.
• Partner with HR and leadership to ensure development staffing and skill-building align with evolving organizational needs.
• Champion a culture of philanthropy across all departments, encouraging organization-wide participation in fundraising efforts.

Vice President, Development