Vice President, Development & Communications

Company: Veterans Village of San Diego
Location: San Diego
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Description PURSUE YOUR PASSION, Not Just Another Job! Veterans Village of San Diego is looking for employees who are passionate about serving all veterans. Changing the life of a vet takes a whole lot of work. It also takes dedication and commitment to our motto: Leave No One Behind. But the rewards are out of this world! We work hard, but we also enjoy having fun together. If you wish to be a part of this team and are ready to work for a cause, not just a paycheck, then VVSD is the place to start! Compensation: $100,000 - $150,000 per year Job Summary: The VP of Development & Communication will spearhead VVSD’s development, fundraising, and grant-writing efforts. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Meet prospective donors and supporters on a continual basis to establish effective communications with them. Grow a major gifts program including identification, cultivation and solicitation of major donors. Oversee grant seeking including research, proposal writing, and reporting requirements. Build the planned giving program with a focus on deferred gifts such as bequest expectancies. Direct an annual fundraising program, including mailings and annual fundraising drives. Direct capital campaigns and other major fundraising drives. Coordinate fundraising special events. Direct employee fundraising drives. Oversee prospect research. Work closely with President/CEO and the Board of Directors to increase fundraising opportunities. Make public appearances/accept speaking engagements to share information about VVSD. Oversee fundraising database and tracking systems. Supervise and collaborate with other fundraising staff. Oversee creation of publications to support fundraising activities. Maintain gift recognition programs. Perform other related duties as requested. Qualifications Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in a related field, plus at least 5 years as a professional fundraiser. Proven experience raising private funding for nonprofit organizations and managing development personnel, preferably in an organization that focuses on military and/or veteran issues. Demonstrated experience with all facets of the role, including fundraising, proposal writing, special events, donor relations and engaging with private foundations Excellent writing skills Ability to fluently read, write and communicate in English Previous supervisory experience. Ability to, both mentally and physically, perform all aspects of job description and other duties as assigned by supervisor Able to work a flexible scheduled to include weekends and evenings Must have own vehicle, valid driver’s license and current vehicle insurance Capable to thrive in a challenging non-profit environment Able to work within a diverse environment Able to interact, professionally, in a wide variety of situations Physical Requirements: Ability to bend and lift light objects Ability to sit for extended periods of time while viewing a computer monitor Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard Capable of hearing and speaking to exchange information Seeing to read reports and data Ability to speak English Ability to work in a noisy, busy environment Job Benefits: VVSD offers competitive pay and benefits, including 12 paid holidays a year, paid vacation and paid sick leave, pension, health insurance, dental and vision plans. Please Note: If you were a client of VVSD, you must have been out of all programs for a minimum of 2 years. Veterans Village of San Diego is an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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