As Rhode Island’s sole community foundation, the Rhode Island Foundation (the Foundation) mobilizes financial resources, fosters collaboration, and champions innovative solutions to the state’s most pressing challenges. With a deep commitment to strengthening communities and enhancing quality of life, the Foundation serves as a trusted steward of charitable giving—investing in initiatives that create opportunities and drive meaningful change.

Rooted in a century-long legacy, the Foundation continuously evolves alongside Rhode Island’s needs. Backed by generous donors, it not only provides funding but also strengthens organizations, builds partnerships, and drives progress. Guided by a newly released Five-Year Action Plan, the Foundation is poised to deepen its impact and expand its role as a unifying force for the state’s future.

The Opportunity

The Rhode Island Foundation seeks a visionary and strategic Vice President of Development to lead its fundraising efforts and align philanthropic initiatives with the Foundation’s new Five-Year Action Plan.

Reporting to the President and CEO and serving as a key member of the Leadership Team, this role will drive new business development, donor stewardship, professional advisor engagement, and planned giving strategies to ensure long-term sustainable growth.

The ideal candidate is a results-oriented, collaborative leader with a track record of expanding donor pipelines, implementing fundraising best practices, and strengthening operational efficiencies. They will bring a strategic mindset, exceptional communication skills, and a data-driven approach to setting and achieving ambitious fundraising goals. Experience in community foundations or grant-making organizations is a plus.

This is an ideal opportunity for a strategic and visionary fundraising leader to drive philanthropic growth, cultivate deep community engagement, and shape the future of the Rhode Island Foundation’s impact across the state.