Vice President, Business Development

Role Overview

The Vice President, Business Development serves as the organization’s senior leader responsible for institutional revenue growth, funding diversification, and long-term financial sustainability. The role develops and executes strategies that increase institutional funding from foundations, corporations, governments, bilateral agencies, and multilateral donors while strengthening HIAS’ competitive position in a rapidly evolving funding landscape.

What You Will Do

Achieve annual institutional fundraising goals through a balanced portfolio of existing and new funding sources, increase funding from foundations, corporations, and other strategically prioritized institutional donors, and strengthen long-term donor relationships.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This position requires a demonstrated track record of achieving ambitious fundraising goals, securing transformational institutional investments, and building long-term strategic donor partnerships. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of experience in institutional development, fundraising or a related field, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership role.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree
• 10+ years of experience in institutional development, fundraising or a related field
• At least 3 years in a senior leadership role
• Demonstrated track record of achieving ambitious fundraising goals
• Securing transformational institutional investments
• Building long-term strategic donor partnerships

Benefits

• Salary range: $165,000 – $180,000
• Hybrid work arrangement (Silver Spring, MD or New York, NY, or remote for applicants outside of commuting distance)
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Collaborative work environment
• Competitive salary and benefits package