Vice President of Government & Institutional Giving
Vice President of Government & Institutional Giving
Description
Vice President of Government & Institutional Giving Driving Strategy. Expanding Opportunity. Transforming Communities.
Position Overview
The Vice President of Government and Institutional Giving is responsible for procuring, managing, and reporting on a portfolio of foundation and government grants toward a goal of $5M annually. The position's core focus is to identify and expand government support for Project HOME's services. This role builds organizational capacity by identifying and cultivating both capital and operating grants and provides leadership within the development department.
The Vice President oversees a team of three and directly supervises the Director of Institutional Giving and the Grants and Reports Coordinator. The team works strategically to achieve agency financial and programmatic goals.
To learn more, listen to the Q&A session about this role with the manager and SVP, Development and Communication, Annette Jeffrey. You can access this recording by copying and pasting this link into your browser: https://bit.ly/VPGivingQ
Location: 1515 Fairmont Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19131 (Christopher J. Seward Residence) Hybrid: Eligible for 1 remote days after 90 days of employment, based on business needs Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm with some evenings and weekends for donor events (about twice a month). Local Travel: Traveling to different donors - occasionally outside of town - no more than 6 or 7 miles. Salary: $140,225 annually
Why You Should Apply
The ideal candidate will bring a proven track record of securing and stewarding complex government and private institutional funding, paired with a deep commitment to mission-driven impact. They will offer strategic insight, strong judgment, and the ability to translate Project HOME's vision into compelling, fundable opportunities. This leader brings credibility with public-sector partners, collaborates effectively across executive and program teams, and leads with clarity, accountability, and empathy. Equally adept at big-picture strategy and hands-on execution, the ideal candidate thrives in dynamic environments and is motivated by advancing equity, housing stability, and access to care for vulnerable communities.
If you are a seasoned fundraising and government relations leader who thrives at the intersection of strategy, impact, and execution and you are motivated by work that advances social justice, this role offers the platform, resources, and mission alignment to do your most meaningful work.
You will:
Lead and grow a significant government and institutional funding portfolio
Mentor and develop a high-performing grants team
Shape and scale sustainable funding strategies aligned with long-term organizational impact
Influence public-sector partnerships that advance housing stability, healthcare access, and economic mobility
Partner closely with executive leadership to advance organizational priorities
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Government & Institutional Fund Development
Lead proposal development for mission-aligned corporate, foundation, federal, state, and local government grants and contracts
Oversee a portfolio of private institutions, and government funding relationships, including consultant coordination, research, vetting, proposal submission, reporting, and stewardship
Manage government relations firms and oversee organization-wide tracking of government relationships
Track, analyze, and vet public RFPs to ensure alignment with Project HOME's strategic priorities
Identify and cultivate new government partnerships, public funding sources, and tax credit opportunities
Proposal Development, Reporting & Stewardship
Collaborate with executive, senior, and program leaders to develop proposal narratives, budgets, and reports
Write and/or edit grant proposals and funder reports
Ensure timely, accurate compliance and reporting across all government and institutional funders
Conduct site visits/tours, and represent Project HOME at meetings and public-facing events
Leadership & Team Management
Supervise the Director of Institutional Giving and Grants & Reports Coordinator
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of three, fostering accountability and professional growth
Coordinate organization-wide staff participation in proposal development and reporting, with a strong emphasis on healthcare-related funding
Systems & Data Management
Utilize Raiser's Edge for moves management and funding tracking
Coordinate contract management through the Agiloft contracts management system
Requirements
What You Bring:
Bachelor's degree required
Minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible experience in government and institutional fundraising
Demonstrated success securing and managing federal, state, local, and private foundation grants
Deep Expertise in public-sector grant and contract proposal development
Effectively collaborates cross-functionally with executive, program, and finance teams
Strong strategic, policy, and budget planning experience within complex organizations
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to persuasively articulate mission and impact
Exceptional organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Valid Pennsylvania driver's license
What You May Bring (Preferred Skills & Experience):
Master's degree
Experience with supportive housing and health-related grants (e.g., SAMHSA)
Experience with state tax-credit programs
Proven success leading and mentoring grants or development teams toward ambitious revenue goals
Demonstrated ability to cultivate and steward long-term relationships with government agencies and institutional funders
Core Competencies
Strategic leadership and systems thinking
High-impact grant writing and storytelling
Project and portfolio management excellence
Relationship building and stakeholder engagement
Financial and budget acumen related to grants and contracts
Collaborative leadership style with strong emotional intelligence
Ability to remain calm, focused, and effective under pressure
If you're ready to lead high-impact government and institutional fundraising in service of housing, healthcare, and economic opportunity, we invite you to apply and help drive meaningful change across Philadelphia.
The mission of the Project HOME community is to empower adults, children, and families to break the cycle of homelessness and poverty, to alleviate the underlying causes of poverty, and to enable all of us to attain our fullest potential as individuals and as members of the broader society. We strive to create a safe and respectful environment where we support each other in our struggles for self-esteem, recovery, and the confidence to move toward self-actualization.
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