Vice President of Individual Giving

The Aspen Leadership Group is proud to partner with the National Trust for Historic Preservation in the search for a Vice President of Individual Giving.

Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, the Vice President of Individual Giving will ensure that the National Trust's team of major gift and planned giving officers achieve their short- and long-term fundraising goals. The Vice President will direct key aspects of major gift fundraising ($10,000 or more) and planned giving for operations, programs, special projects, and strategic initiatives, working closely with peers across the organization to develop and execute collaborative fundraising strategies, particularly with the Chief Development Officer, Preservation Division leaders, the Executive Team, and the President's Office. The Vice President will plan and implement fundraising programs and activities consistent with the organization's mission and priorities while directing the engagement and stewardship of current and prospective donors. The Vice President will manage the full team while also managing a portfolio of major gift donors and prospects. The Vice President will lead the team by demonstrating best practices and personally achieving ambitious fundraising results.

The National Trust for Historic Preservation has led the movement to save historic places in America for more than 70 years. The programmatic work of the National Trust focuses on four key priorities—saving America’s historic sites; telling the full American story; building stronger communities; and investing in preservation’s future. This valuable work is funded by passionate supporters that believe in the National Trust’s mission to save our past and enrich our future. Governed by a Board of Trustees comprised of nationally recognized volunteer leaders from the fields of business, finance, marketing, urban planning, and preservation, the work of the National Trust is driven by five guiding values: diversity and inclusion, collaboration, innovation, integrity, and making a difference.

The National Trust for Historic Preservation is a privately funded, non-profit organization based in Washington, D.C. that was founded in 1949 by a congressional charter to support the preservation of historic buildings, sites, and heritage. The National Trust ensures that all Americans see their history in its historic places. In telling the full story of America, the contributions of women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ community, and all that have shaped this nation are brought to light. The National Trust works within communities nationwide to help residents understand the history of their community, and to demonstrate how preservation and reuse of existing properties can create economic development. Through a powerful suite of funding, networks, research, and expertise, the National Trust's passion is building a community of champions to advocate successfully for a shared past and ensure the future of the preservation movement. The National Trust champions historic tax credits; provides funding for research into the economic, environmental, and community benefits of saving historic places; and brings experts in preservation together with community historians to make lasting change.

The National Trust for Historic Preservation values, respects, and supports the diverse views and contributions of its colleagues and partners. It is at its best when supporting diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. The National Trust strives to use differences to fuel its creativity and positively impact its work, culture, practices, and relationships.

A bachelor's degree is required for this position as is at least 12-15 years of experience in progressively responsible fundraising roles including the management of large cross-departmental projects and teams, preferably in a national level, geographically matrixed, non-profit setting. Relevance of experience and size and type of organizations worked for may be taken into account when considering background, qualifications, and years of experience. All applications must be accompanied by a cover letter and résumé. Cover letters should be responsive to the mission of the National Trust for Historic Preservation as well as the responsibilities and qualifications presented in the prospectus.

The salary range for this position is $180,000 to $210,000 annually.

To apply for this position, visit: https://opportunities.aspenleadershipgroup.com/opportunities/1126