Vice President of Development
Vice President of Development
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$ 169247 - 177710
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Job Description
Drive GFIs global strategy to secure lasting high-impact philanthropic support for food system transformation
The Good Food Institute (GFI) is a nonprofit think tank working to make the global food system better for the planet people and animals. Alongside scientists businesses and policymakers GFIs teams focus on making plant-based fermentation-enabled and cultivated meat delicious affordable and accessible. Powered by philanthropy GFI is an international network of organizations advancing alternative proteins as an essential solution needed to meet the worlds climate global health food security and biodiversity goals.
How you will make a difference
In this position you will have the opportunity to help drive GFIs global development strategy balancing ambitious fundraising targets with thoughtful donor stewardship. You will serve as a collaborative leader across GFIs U.S. and global teams to advance a unified fundraising approach that supports GFIs long-term success.
The Vice President of Development will be responsible for:
- Developing the strategic plan and key initiatives for building and maintaining a growing diversified and sustainable development program to power a $40-50 million annual global network.
- Overseeing the Development team across three sub teams: philanthropy (major and principal gifts) donor services (including annual fund and mid-tier giving) and institutional giving (grant-making foundations). This includes setting priorities for the expansion of planned giving and other capabilities critical to supporting GFIs growth.
- Setting department strategy vision and culture; directly managing the Senior Global Director of Development Director of U.S. Philanthropy Senior Executive Assistant (Development) Associate Vice President of Development and Senior Director of Foundation Relations; fostering mentorship and professional development opportunities within the department; and ensuring excellent execution of signature deliverables such as the Year in Review donor reports and proposals.
- Partnering with the Founder and President CEO and global affiliate leaders to cultivate and steward transformational gifts. Navigating and leading on high-stakes donor relationships and feedback with discretion providing strategic guidance to GFIs senior leadership on how to respond to shifting donor priorities.
- Overseeing implementation of a collaborative operating model for global affiliate fundraising that fosters trust-based engagement with development counterparts at GFIs affiliates providing thought partnership and support on regional fundraising efforts that align with GFIs global development framework.
- Fostering an inclusive and people-centered culture ensuring team members feel empowered heard and supported.
- Being an engaged and active member of the GFI U.S. Leadership Team and the Global Leadership Team contributing to organizational planning cross-functional collaboration and culture building.
- Performing other duties as assigned.
Who were looking for
An ideal candidate for the Vice President of Development position will have experience that reflects the following:
- A minimum of 10 years of previous development leadership experience including at least five years in a top fundraising position with a successful track record in securing major gifts managing a team and setting philanthropic strategy.
- Demonstrated success in overseeing and advancing a multifaceted development program with a proven ability to work independently and effectively under the pressure of constant deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to cultivate and maintain strong relationships with a diverse range of donors and stakeholders inspiring new supporters to invest in our mission and deepening engagement with existing funders.
- Experience leading and motivating a team preferably in a remote-work environment with a strong preference for experience collaborating with fundraising colleagues based in multiple countries toward shared global goals.
- A leadership style marked by a focus on resilience optimism grounded in reality and strong written and verbal communication that inspires without overlooking complexity.
- A coaching-oriented management approach that empowers teams and offers guidance and clarity.
- A commitment to fostering a work environment that is respectful supportive fair and welcoming to all.
- Strong support for GFIs philosophy and mission; demonstrated interest in plant-based & other alternative proteins public health environmentalism climate change animal protection or hunger relief.
- A commitment to GFIs values: believe change is possible do the most good we can share knowledge freely act on evidence and invite everyone to the table.
GFI wants the best people and is committed to a fair hiring process. We use a third-party anonymizing tool to redact personal information from submitted applications including name location contact details and several other factors to increase fairness in our process. We also prioritize an inclusive work environment absent of discrimination and harassment during the application process and after you join the team. People of every race color orientation age gender origin and ability are encouraged to apply.
If you are passionate about GFIs mission think you have what it takes to be successful in this position and meet many of the job requirements even if you dont check all the boxes please apply. Wed appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
The fine print
- Terms of employment: Full-time exempt
- Reports to: Nigel Sizer CEO
- Direct reports:Clare Bland Senior Global Director of Development; Leah MacRaild Director of U.S. Philanthropy; Lena Hamelin Senior Executive Assistant Development; Rachel Colombana Associate Vice President of Development; Sally Chapman Senior Director of Foundation Relations.
- Location: Remote; United States
- Travel: Approximately 35 trips per year including attendance at organizational retreats (department Leadership Team and all-staff retreats) and occasional donor or partner-facing travel. Reasonable accommodations or exemptions from retreat travel considered on a case-by-case basis.
- Benefits:Working from home; paid employee base medical coverage; dental vision and other medical insurance options; a 401(k) plan with employer match; 14 paid holidays; personal sick and vacation time; paid family/parental and medical leave; lifestyle spending account; opportunity for advancement; and respectful and collaborative culture. More information here: is a U.S.-based position: In compliance with federal law all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work for any employer in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. At this time GFIs policy is not to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas.
- Salary: $169247.78-$177710.25 (depending on experience and qualifications)
Important dates
Application deadline: September 4 2025
Anticipated start date: October 20 2025
Decided not to apply If after reviewing this job description you have decided not to apply please let us know why by completing this short survey: in working at the Good Food Institute Join us for the Career Opportunities Webinar to learn more about our work and ask questions about specific job opportunities! See upcoming webinar dates and more information at instructions GFI uses an anonymized hiring system that redacts key identifying personal information from all applications. We use this tool as part of a wider effort to reduce bias in our hiring process. Following these instructions will help to ensure your application is not delayed by a failed redaction. Thank you for helping us to ensure that the redaction process works smoothly and to review your application as quickly as possible! Required Experience: Chief
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