Vice President of Philanthropy

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The Miami Foundation

Miami, Florida

The Miami Foundation seeks an entrepreneurial, relationship and values-driven leader to serve as the next Vice President of Philanthropy. This seasoned, enthusiastic executive will propel the philanthropic engine of The Foundation by developing a world-class fund and complex gifts management strategy, growing The Foundation’s restricted and unrestricted assets, and designing an ambitious and thoughtful permanent endowment campaign. A joyful, accessible, and supportive advisor and team leader, they will leverage The Foundation’s expertise and giving vehicles to inspire donors and community partners to get involved and generously support Greater Miami.

The Miami Foundation is a storied and nationally accredited community foundation operating in an extraordinarily dynamic and complex region. Today, with more than $500 million in assets, The Foundation plays an increasingly prominent leadership role as a trusted resource and agent of change. By accelerating leadership, generosity, and a sense of belonging, they inspire people to become changemakers, and they create ways for donors, nonprofits, leaders, and locals to work together to build a Greater Miami where everyone can thrive.

Since 1967, The Foundation has invested $700 million to strengthen the community with partnerships and contributions from more than 800 fundholders and 35,000 donors. At a time of significant wealth in the region and growing community needs, the Vice President will thoughtfully wield the power of thousands of philanthropic relationships to cultivate generosity that truly transforms the community. The Foundation is poised to deepen the engagement of individuals, families, corporations, and nonprofits across Greater Miami to solve the most pressing issues facing the future and set a bold vision for a stronger, more equitable, and more resilient region.

The Miami Foundation is open to candidates from a variety of backgrounds who have a deep appreciation and enthusiasm for the community foundation’s competitive proficiency in wealth management and legacy planning. The Vice President should be a proven innovator with a record of successful growth in fund development. The Foundation welcomes applications from exceptional leaders with experience in similar urban communities who understand the role of impactful community philanthropy.

The salary range for this position is $160,000 to $200,000. The President and CEO reserves the final determination of the selected candidate’s actual pay considering their experience and qualifications for the role.

The Vice President of Philanthropy is a full-time role based in Miami, Florida. It is expected that this individual will be available to work outside of traditional business hours, to travel locally, and occasionally regionally and nationally.

Isaacson, Miller, a national search firm, is assisting The Miami Foundation in this recruitment. All inquiries, nominations, and applications should be directed in strict confidence to the search firm. Screening of complete applications will begin immediately and continue until the completion of the search process. Inquiries, nominations, referrals, and resumes with cover letters should be sent via the Isaacson, Miller website for the search: https://www.imsearch.com/open-searches/miami-foundation/vice-president-philanthropy. Electronic submission of materials is strongly encouraged.

Karen Avery, Partner

Berlinda Mojica, Senior Associate

Isaacson, Miller

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The Miami Foundation does not discriminate based on race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include hiring and firing staff, selecting volunteers, selecting vendors, and providing services.

The Miami Foundation practices and champions inclusiveness. We honor the diverse strengths, needs, voices, and backgrounds of all members of our community. Candidates from traditionally marginalized communities are especially encouraged to apply.