Vice President of Development & Marketing

Achievement Centers for Children

About Us

At Achievement Centers for Children (ACC), our mission is to empower children and adults with disabilities and their families to achieve their greatest potential. Through holistic, family-focused services and a strong commitment to inclusion, we’ve been a trusted partner in our community for over 80 years.

We are seeking a Vice President of Development & Marketing to provide strategic leadership for our fundraising and marketing efforts, advancing both ACC and our North Coast Therapy Association (NCTA) programs. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned professional to make a meaningful impact while serving on our Executive Leadership Team.

Position Summary

The Vice President of Development & Marketing leads a dedicated team responsible for fundraising, donor relations, grant development, public relations, and marketing initiatives. Reporting to the Chief Development & Marketing Officer (CDMO), this role sets department priorities, drives fundraising success, and enhances community visibility. The VP will build and steward relationships with donors, corporations, foundations, and community partners while ensuring effective marketing strategies that support programs, fundraising campaigns, and recruitment efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and supervise a high-performing Development & Marketing team.
• Partner with the CDMO, Board committees, and community leaders to achieve fundraising and marketing goals.
• Develop and execute an annual work plan that advances donor cultivation, corporate and foundation giving, grants, events, and marketing strategies.
• Drive the success of key initiatives including the annual appeal, corporate sponsorships, major giving, and public relations campaigns.
• Strengthen donor engagement through stewardship, recognition, and cultivation strategies.
• Ensure effective donor database management, accurate reporting, and seamless collaboration with Finance.
• Oversee creation of marketing and communication materials that build brand awareness and support agency initiatives.
• Support agency-wide projects including future capital campaign efforts
• Serve as an active member of the Executive Leadership Team, contributing to the strategic direction of the agency.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in nonprofit development, fundraising, or marketing leadership.
• Proven track record of success in donor relations, major gifts, grants, and corporate/foundation fundraising.
• Strong management skills with experience supervising and developing staff.
• Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and presentation skills.
• Strategic thinker with ability to set goals, measure results, and drive accountability.
• Familiarity with donor database systems and data-driven fundraising practices.
  
  

Why Join Us?

• Mission-driven work that makes a meaningful impact on children, adults, and families.
• Collaborative, supportive, and inclusive team culture.
• Opportunity to serve on the Executive Leadership Team and shape agency strategy.
  
  

Benefits

We offer excellent medical, dental and vision benefits, generous paid time off, including December holidays shutdown week, generous retirement savings 403B plan with employer contribution, and opportunities for professional development.