VP of Development
The Common MarketHouston, Texas, United States • Atlanta, Georgia, United States • Chicago, Illinois, United States • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Posted October 29, 2025
140000 - 140000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
The Common Market is a nonprofit wholesale food distributor that is successfully building sustainable regional food systems that strengthen the health and wealth of all people. By building relationships between sustainable family farms and markets in their region, we are strengthening our communities’ health, environment, and local economies. We build the supply chain and we partner with both farmers and customers from procurement through delivery, so that schools, hospitals, cities, and businesses can realize the full value of a healthy food system. We’ve helped more than 300 sustainable family farms deliver over 58 million meals worth of food to community institutions. Locations: The Common Market Southeast — Atlanta, GA The Common Market Mid-Atlantic — Philadelphia, PA The Common Market Texas — Houston, TX The Common Market Great Lakes — Chicago, IL...coming soon!
Job Description
The Common Market is seeking a VP of Development to lead their philanthropic efforts, aligning them with earned revenue and accelerating systems change. This is a pivotal leadership role with a high-impact mission, focusing on building a resilient and equitable food system. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker and connector, balancing vision with execution and building team capabilities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MA/MBA/philanthropy certificate) highly preferred.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in fundraising/advancement or social‐enterprise revenue roles.
- Proven track record of securing seven‐figure philanthropic commitments and building a strong major gifts pipeline.
- Experience leading and managing a distributed or regional development team with accountability for results.
- Experience integrating philanthropy with other revenue streams or in a social enterprise context.
- Prior experience in food systems, agriculture, health equity, or place-based community impact is a plus.
- Location in one of the cities listed (Philadelphia, Atlanta, Houston, or Chicago).
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off