Vice President, Development

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Team: Development

Location: Hybrid (remote/in-office as needed)

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Range: $180,000 - $195,000 per year plus potential annual bonus up to 10%

Priority Final date to receive applications is January 15.

Eat. Learn. Play. was founded in 2019 by Stephen and Ayesha Curry with the belief that every kid deserves more and should be given the opportunity and support to reach their full potential. For the past six years, we’ve been on an indelible mission to uplift an entire generation of youth. Within the Oakland Unified School District, we support children’s wellbeing through access to nutritious meals, quality reading resources, and opportunities to play and be active.

We take a whole child, whole school approach by providing the resources and support kids need to thrive at school and reach their full potential.

Working closely with the CEO and leadership team, the Vice President, Development will serve as the strategic leader of all fundraising initiatives and the architect of a comprehensive development program to help drive sustainable revenue growth for a $26+ million annual budget. This role is ideal for a collaborative, entrepreneurial leader who excels in operational system-building and empowering staff to deliver exceptional results and is excited to lead and grow a high-performing department.

The position currently oversees three staff members whose responsibilities include leading major gifts and corporate giving as well as supporting all development operations.

• Develop and execute a comprehensive, multi-year philanthropy strategy to grow annual and long-term revenue.
• Serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, shaping organizational direction and resourcing priorities.
• Oversee, develop, and support a growing development team, including a Managing Director who is responsible for corporate support and a major gifts portfolio.
• Provide coaching, mentorship, and professional development to ensure staff achieve growth and excellence.
• Formalize and optimize processes for donor tracking and stewardship as well as revenue forecasting within the CRM.
• Build efficient workflows and reporting tools that elevate data integrity and donor experience.
• Support the CEO and Managing Director to maintain and grow a portfolio of individual and corporate donors capable of giving at the six- and seven-figure levels.
• Design and execute creative funder engagement strategies, including site visits, events, and tailored experiences.
• Drive digital, peer-to-peer, and event-based campaigns that broaden donor participation.
• Partner closely with the Impact Team to align with grant processes, funding needs, and impact goals.
• Work with the Marketing & Communications Team to ensure aligned messaging, compelling storytelling, and consistent donor-facing communications.
• Collaborate with the Events Team to design and execute fundraising and flagship events that meaningfully advance development objectives.

• 10+ years of successful fundraising experience and a proven track record of building philanthropic partnerships, including experience securing six- and seven-figure gifts.
• Ability to effectively engage with senior leadership, the Board of Directors, school leaders, and external partners to build strong relationships and advance organizational goals.
• Strong background in building philanthropy infrastructure, including CRM-based donor management, systems development, and operational efficiency. Salesforce experience preferred.
• The ability to inspire and engage diverse audiences to build long-term relationships, including experience leveraging board members, executive-level staff, and volunteer leadership to achieve fundraising success.
• Creative and inspired leadership experience directly supervising and developing staff to drive innovation both within a department and across an organization. Demonstrated success leading senior-level fundraisers.
• Exceptional relationship-building, communication, and storytelling skills.
• Strong analytical mindset and ability to interpret data to inform strategic decisions.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated personal integrity and passion for Eat. Learn. Play.’s mission, the ability to engender trust, credibility, and confidence with a variety of constituencies.
• Able to maintain a high level of confidentiality where appropriate, and to engender trust, credibility, and confidence with a variety of constituencies.

• Type / perform data entry
• Sit, stand, and walk frequently
• Occasionally bend/stoop, reach overhead or forward, lift 10-15 pounds

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.