About DigDeep The DigDeep Right to Water Project is a WASH (water, sanitation, and hygiene) organization serving the more than 2 million people in the U.S. who still dont have a tap or a toilet at home. DigDeep believes access to clean water is a human right. They run several nationally recognized programs that empower communities to build their own water and sanitation systems. DigDeep won the 2018 US Water Prize for their Navajo Water Project, which has brought clean, running water to hundreds of Native families across New Mexico, Arizona, and Utah. DigDeep launched the Appalachia Water Project in July of 2020, which brings clean, running water into the homes of Appalachian families, starting in southern West Virginia. The project has already brought safe water to hundreds of homes through a public-private partnership with the McDowell County Public Service District which is helping families connect to new water lines. DigDeeps water projects expanded in 2022 when they launched Colonias Water Project. This project works to bring clean, running water to the residents living in communities along the Texas-Mexico border. The Texas colonias are largely unincorporated, low-income communities that fall just outside city limits and often lack basic infrastructure. DigDeeps work began in Cochran colonia near El Paso. DigDeep partnered with residents, housing nonprofits, and county officials to innovate a new model for public-private-partnership that brings these basic services to families for the first time. Now DigDeep is getting the water flowing in 5 more communities. Impact Model: 1. Water Projects Advance Community Led Solutions by deploying proven WASH* strategies to ensure that every person in America has clean, running water forever. (aka taps & toilets for every person in the U.S.) 2. Research Develop an Evidence Base by collecting, sharing, and leveraging domestic WASH data to inform our progress toward universal access. (aka research on the problem and the solution) 3. Mobilization Mobilize America by empowering people to solve this problem in their lifetimes (aka spread the word) 4. Sector Building Build an Ecosystem of Change by facilitating high-impact collaboration to lead a diverse, sustainable movement. (aka enlist partners to make the work happen faster and more effectively) To learn more about DigDeep, please visit the DigDeep website. The Opportunity DigDeep seeks a committed fundraising leader and strategic tactician who has the curiosity and creativity to connect anyones interests to their work and is energized by ramping up an already powerful fundraising engine. Together, the CEO and the Vice President, Development, supported by our Board and a team of passionate changemakers, will be relentless in the pursuit of bringing clean, hot, and cold running water to every American. As a key member of the executive team, the Vice President, Development will drive the direction and implementation of DigDeeps partnership and fundraising efforts. This individual is responsible for the oversight and management of all aspects of the organizations development functions, with a special emphasis on building and managing teams who interface with major donors, institutions, and grassroots audiences. Reporting to the CEO, the Vice President, Development will manage a team of 5 including the Individual Giving Director; Strategic Partnerships Manager; Manager, Development Strategy & Operations; Development Officer, Data; and Development Coordinator. This leader will be supported by and collaborate closely with teams in Operations, Programs, Communications, Policy & Sector Building, and DigDeep Labs. DigDeep is headquartered in Los Angeles with additional offices in Navajo Nation, Texas, and Central Appalachia, with an annual budget of $15.5 million and a total of 85 employees. Candidate Profile Passionate about social justice and human rights issues and committed to the mission of DigDeep, the ideal candidate will be a strategic, entrepreneurial fundraising leader with a measurable track record of success soliciting and stewarding six-figure and seven-figure grants from foundations, as well as amplifying individual, corporate and grassroots fundraising efforts. The Vice President will demonstrate high emotional intelligence and will be a collaborative and hands-on leader with the vision and ability to diversify and grow the donor base, while enhancing the visibility of DigDeep at a national level. The Vice President, Development will bring a minimum of 10 years of non-profit development experience and 6 years leading a development/fundraising department, as well as project & fundraising campaign management experience. Detail-oriented, this individual will be adept at juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced non-profit environment and have strong organizational, project management, and leadership skills. Lastly, the Vice President, Development will ideally have experience working with a geographically dispersed organization in multiple time zones and will be willing to travel, including, but not limited to: Navajo Nation (AZ/NM/UT), West Virginia, Texas, DigDeep HQ, and additional locations as needed. Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience preferred. While no one candidate will possess every quality outlined for this position, a successful candidate will bring many of the following professional competencies and personal attributes: Passion for the Mission and Equity Mindset The Vice President, Development will be passionate about the mission and will consistently promote the philosophy, mission, and values of DigDeep throughout every aspect of their role. A culturally sensitive leader, they will develop creative initiatives focused on recognizing the various dimensions of diversity to encourage and support the development of a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace, where everyone experiences a sense of belonging. The Vice President, Development will bring a strong grounding in equity and justice with the ability to speak to and demonstrate these values based on their lived experience. This leader will be an individual of the highest degree of honesty and integrity. Strategic Development and Fundraising Leadership A trustworthy thought partner to the CEO and the Board, the Vice President, Development will be a strategic thinker with the vision, capacity, and experience to inform decision-making around development, including the creation of the long-term strategic plan for the division, in alignment with the overall goals of DigDeep. This leader will have demonstrated the ability to set priorities, develop and implement thoughtful, clear, action-oriented growth strategies, engage collaboratively, and secure buy-in with internal and external constituents. This confident yet humble leader will partner with senior leadership and the team in co-creating and implementing a strategy for development and fundraising while finding new and creative ways to create donor engagement and move existing donors to higher giving levels. This individual will seek opportunities for ongoing learning. Using metrics and data to methodically create a pipeline, the Vice President, Development will excel at developing and stewarding relationships with donors, the Board, foundations, corporations, and other funding partners. An excellent team leader, this individual will be able to delegate appropriately, build a strong culture of teamwork, and be skilled at creating opportunities for mentorship and professional development for staff. The Vice President, Development will be a kind leader, able to foster an environment that promotes trust and cooperation among staff, community members and leaders, partner organizations, and the public. Data Driven and Analytical Thinking Skills The Vice President, Development will implement best-in-class systems and processes to streamline and increase capacity of the development function. With an analytical mindset, they will leverage techniques of advanced business and organizational analysis to identify and assess problem definitions and potential solutions and compare and contrast them against predetermined criteria. This leader will draw logical and objective conclusions from the data and validate them as the primary and/or contributing causes. This forward-thinking leader will have experience in modern-day fundraising practices and will anticipate the possible outcome of potential solutions, in collaboration with senior leadership. The Vice President, Development will also be highly organized and thorough, with the ability to diagnose critical areas for attention and develop and implement clear, action-oriented, innovative strategies that address challenging problems with effective solutions. Excellent Communication and Influencing Skills The Vice President, Development will be an excellent communicator with highly developed written, verbal, research, and editorial skills, with the ability to synthesize information and compose clear and effective proposals. This leader will partner internally to authentically share the stories of DigDeeps impact in ways that are compelling, inspiring, and inclusive. The Vice President, Development will be highly responsive and possess excellent follow-through with the ability to build genuine and trusting working relationships across internal and external constituents. With highly developed influencing skills, the Vice President, Development will "manage at the border", understanding the interplay between internal action and external impact. This leader will collaborate effectively with senior leadership on strategic direction, promote adoption across functional areas, predominantly considering company growth needs. This individual will use understanding and forward thinking to devise responses and integrated solutions to future situations cross-functionally. Innovation and Change Management Skills This innovative and intellectually curious leader will make decisions based on both sound reasoning and intuition. The Vice President, Development will encourage and promote the exploration of new ideas and creative thinking in themself and others. A solutions-minded individual, they will be open and willing to try new approaches and be flexible and adaptable to change. With exceptional change management skills, the Vice President, Development will bring the strategic orientation and focus on driving positive change within the organization. This individual will think on a global/community impact level with the ability to identify opportunities for organizational growth. With oversight over multiple directives, this leader will understand strategy and adapt where necessary. The Vice President, Development will ideate towards positive change via understanding of the team and will leverage this knowledge to collaborate with executive leadership on strategic direction. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Development Provide oversight and management of development activities for all audiences in our development portfolio Serve as the overall lead in strategic relationship management with a range of funders and donors, working closely with the Development team to execute tactical plans for specific audiences and segments within the broader portfolio Major Gifts: Manage staff and contractors who are focused on growing and deepening relationships with major donors, including prospecting, recruitment, and engagement; Execute and implement strategic moves management processes for major donors/major gifts Institutions & Corporate Partnerships: Oversee the research of and application for grants (leveraging Development staff and contract grant writers, as needed); ensure management of grant monitoring, reporting, and compliance.