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Vice President of Philanthropy

Posted September 18, 2026


Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation

Location: Crazy Horse, South Dakota (on-site; approximately 40 miles from Rapid City)

Salary: Approximately $150,000, commensurate with experience


ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation (CHMF) is a nonprofit dedicated to protecting and preserving the cultures, traditions, and living heritage of North American Indians. Its work centers on the Mountain Carving honoring Lakota leader Crazy Horse, along with the Indian Museum of North America, the Native American Educational and Cultural Center, and Crazy Horse Memorial University. The Foundation employs about 110 year-round staff plus 50+ seasonal employees, operates on a $13M+ annual budget, and is funded entirely through earned revenue and private philanthropy — it accepts no federal or state government funding.


ABOUT THE POSITION

Reporting to the CEO, the Vice President of Philanthropy will set the strategic vision for the Foundation's fundraising program and lead a development department of approximately 8–10 professionals toward an annual fundraising goal of $10 million and beyond. Because CHMF accepts no federal or state government funding, philanthropy is the engine that carries the mission forward. This is a builder's role — the incoming VP will clarify roles across the department, establish shared metrics and moves management practices, deepen the major gift pipeline, develop planned giving, and help prepare the organization for its next capital campaign, while working within a multi-stakeholder environment that includes the Board, founding family members, tribal partners, donors, and community leaders.


Key Responsibilities


  • Set and execute a multi-year philanthropic strategy that ensures the Foundation exceeds revenue goals and strengthens long-term financial sustainability; lead the annual fundraising plan across major gifts, annual giving, corporate and foundation support, events, and planned giving
  • Diversify and expand the donor base, building a pipeline that grows in depth and breadth over time; partner with the Senior Executive Team, Board, and outside counsel on a feasibility study to prepare for the Foundation's next capital campaign
  • Personally manage and solicit a portfolio of major donors and prospects, modeling the practice expected of the team; cultivate and secure six- and seven-figure gifts from individuals, corporations, and foundations
  • Use donor data and giving history to shape major gift strategy, evaluate portfolio structure, and identify untapped capacity; partner closely with the CEO, Board, and founding family members to engage the Foundation's most significant supporters
  • Standardize donor stewardship and recognition, and build a planned giving program that captures the legacy intentions of a deeply committed donor community
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a department of approximately 8–10 staff, including remotely located gift officers, building a collaborative, team-based culture with shared goals and clear accountability
  • Guide gift officers through a consistent moves management process, train staff in fundraising best practices, and recruit/retain talent as the department's structure evolves across annual giving, legacy giving, stewardship, and grants
  • Define core fundraising metrics (donor retention, pipeline development, cost to raise a dollar) and establish reporting dashboards; evaluate and optimize use of the Foundation's CRM (Raiser's Edge) and related technology
  • Develop budgets, forecast revenue, and report progress consistently to the CEO and Board of Directors; partner with Marketing to refine and unify the case for support across all channels
  • Represent the Foundation to donors, tribal partners, and community leaders


APPLICATION PROCEDURE


Apply at this link


For the best opportunity of being considered, please apply by September 30, 2026. Questions may be directed to Steven Byers via Steve.Byers (at) MoranCompany.com



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