Back to top

Find Nonprofit Jobs

Create Job Alert

Nonprofit Job Board

Vice President for Development

Montreat, NC, USA
Full-time
Apply

How to Apply

Applicants should apply through Montreat's website at https://montreat.org/about/employment.

The Vice President for Development leads fundraising and development efforts for the Mountain Retreat Association. The vice president designs and implements comprehensive advancement programs to achieve and increase fundraising outcomes and constituent involvement. Development responsibilities include the annual fund, church and foundation support, individual major gifts, and gift planning.  Constituent programs include donor stewardship, volunteer management, donor communications, and event management. The vice president serves as a member of the president’s Senior Leadership Team. 

Areas of Responsibility: 

The essential duties are as follows: 

  • Provide active and strategic leadership to strengthen the financial resources of the institution, including the establishment and implementation of the MRA’s fundraising strategies and goals, both annual and for the long term 

  • Manage, cultivate, and solicit a portfolio of prospective donors to secure significant gifts for annual, restricted, capital, and endowment needs 

  • Prepare and support the president, board members, and other volunteers in their fundraising responsibilities 

  • Position the MRA to anticipate and prepare for major funding opportunities, challenges, and trends 

  • Hire, train, and supervise a high-performing development staff 

  • Direct, plan, evaluate, and provide oversight to the MRA’s annual giving, major gifts, foundation and planned giving programs, and donor/ constituent relations 

  • Lead and oversee systems for maintenance, research, and reporting on the donor cycle, including donor identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship 

  • Advise and support the creation and implementation of all internal and external messaging 

  • Serve as the MRA’s lead liaison for the Development Foundation and direct the development team in supporting this entity 

  • Serve as an advocate in the community, with local leaders, churches, religious organizations, and other entities to maintain a close link to the community 

  • Other duties as assigned 

 

Educational Background: 
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree (preferred)
Skills/Experience: 
  • At least five years of development experience with demonstrated success in fundraising and institutional advancement.
  • An understanding of and commitment to the ministry and mission of Montreat Conference Center.
Compensation/Benefits: 

Pay range: $70,000-$90,000

Full benefits package included

How to Apply: 

Applicants should apply through Montreat's website at https://montreat.org/about/employment.

Organization Info

Montreat Conference Center

Overview
Headquarters: 
Montreat, NC, USA
Annual Budget : 
$5-10M
Size: 
51-200 employees
Founded: 
1897
About Us
Mission: 

We gather in sacred spaces to explore, renew, and connect with our faith, our communities, and ourselves.

Programs: 

Nestled in the mountains of Western North Carolina, Montreat is a private, non-profit conference center with roots in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). We are a conference center, a place of worship, a wilderness preserve, and so much more. We gather people to experience God's transforming power and inspire love for the world.

We host a variety of conferences throughout the year. Topics range from arts and music to youth conferences to continuing education. 

Why Work For Us?: 

All Are Welcome Here. Montreat Conference Center is a private Christian institution that strives to demonstrate intentional hospitality to all. As a key part of that commitment, we will not tolerate discrimination on our campus against any child of God, including discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, ability, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation.

Video
Embedded thumbnail for Montreat Conference Center
Connect With Us

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Jun 18 2025
Active Until: 
Jul 18 2025
Hiring Organization: 
Montreat Conference Center
industry: 
Nonprofit