Vice President Philanthropic Development

The Associated Press is an independent global news organization
dedicated to factual reporting. Founded in 1846, AP today remains
the most trusted source of fast, accurate, unbiased news in all
formats and the essential provider of the technology and services
vital to the news business. More than half the world’s population
sees AP journalism every day.

 

The Associated Press seeks a dynamic leader with a demonstrated
track record of success in raising extensive funding, along with
operating experience within a philanthropy environment, for the
role of vice president and head of philanthropic development. This
position serves as the senior advancement executive in the
organization and can be based in New York or Washington, D.C.

 

The vice president will lead a growing team dedicated to
developing diverse funding that will broaden AP’s news report and
its suite of products and services that support and strengthen
local, regional, national and global news markets. We’re looking
for someone who will be a passionate and authoritative ambassador
for AP’s mission of delivering accurate, nonpartisan journalism,
more important today than perhaps it ever has been in AP’s 178-year
history.

 

Responsibilities: In this role, you will design
and implement a comprehensive vision and strategy for managing and
growing philanthropic funding in pursuit of AP’s most ambitious
journalism. You will work alongside the executive team of the
Associated Press, including the president and CEO, and will help to
develop an independent board of directors. You should have superior
financial management capabilities and highly persuasive negotiation
and presentation skills, and you enjoy networking to cultivate
contacts and relationships. You will be charged with building
funding capacity as the media landscape continues to shift and
evolve.

 

You’ll lead our talented, geographically distributed
Philanthropic Development team through an exciting period of
expansion, growing this 10-person team in the immediate future.
You’ll guide and support your staff to identify funders, develop
new partnerships, grow major gifts and steward long-term
relationships with institutional foundations and high-net-worth
individuals and families. We’re looking for someone who is
energized by this unique opportunity to take AP’s philanthropic
development to the next level.

 

This job is for you if you’re ready to:

 

• Set and meet ambitious goals for fundraising, supported by
  data-driven decision making that aligns with AP’s strategic
  priorities.
• Leverage your frontline experience to deepen relationships with
  senior foundations officials, major donors, family foundations and
  offices, donor advisors and philanthropic advisors.
• Champion AP’s standards for editorial integrity, values and
  principles – including AP’s standards for working with partners –
  while safeguarding the newsroom’s editorial independence.
• Collaborate with AP staff worldwide to incubate innovations and
  develop initiatives that will support AP’s role within the global
  news ecosystem.
• Regularly travel throughout the U.S. and in key international
  markets to raise awareness and expand AP’s funding capacity.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

 

• 10+ years of progressive senior advancement and leadership
  experience in 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations supporting
  mission-driven work, such as public media, university development,
  science, health or democracy-related initiatives.
• A successful track record of hands-on donor cultivation and
  stewardship, with a proven history of building partnerships and
  closing myriad grants and gifts at the 7-figure level and higher.
  Experience developing and directing a capital campaign or endowment
  campaign a major plus.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, including sophisticated
  public speaking, written communication and listening across
  cultures. You have the credibility and charisma to articulate your
  ideas in clear, compelling ways that will excite and motivate
  people to support the work we do.
• A demonstrated history of visionary leadership. You are a
  collaborative manager who can motivate, inspire and build trust;
  and you’re passionate about mentoring and empowering your staff.
  Experience working with journalists and editorial teams is a
  plus.
• Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to juggle
  complex projects and ruthlessly prioritize. You’re a nimble and
  creative problem-solver who can quickly pivot and adapt as the news
  industry evolves.

 

Required Qualifications:

 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience. Advanced
  degrees are a plus.
• An unwavering passion for our mission of delivering accurate,
  fact-based, nonpartisan journalism.
• A commitment to actively supporting a diverse, inclusive and
  equitable work environment.
• Advanced-level professional competency in written and spoken
  English. Professional competency in additional languages is a
  plus.
• All applicants must be legally allowed to work in the U.S. or
  be able to gain permission to do so.

 

We will consider strong candidates who do not meet every
qualification listed above.  You may use a cover letter to
describe the unique qualifications you would bring to this
role. 

 

Work Location: This position will follow a
hybrid work model in our New York headquarters or Washington, D.C.
office, with regular travel throughout the U.S. and key
international markets.

 

Compensation & Benefits: The anticipated
total compensation for this position is $200,000 – $350,000,
contingent on experience and other job-related factors. Employees
are eligible to participate, according to the terms of the official
plan documents, in a 401(k) plan, employer-sponsored health
insurance plan, and are eligible for paid time off and holidays in
accordance with AP policy.

 

Application Deadline: We will evaluate
applications on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Applications received before May 31, 2024 will be prioritized.