Mozilla - Interim Vice President, Development (7-Month Fixed Term)
Responsibilities
• Here are some projects you'll likely work on in your first 6 months: • Maintain progress toward annual fundraising goals across major gifts, institutional giving, and grassroots revenue streams • Guide execution of donor strategies and pipeline development plans already underway • Partner cross-functionally to design and activate a strong philanthropic engagement strategy for MozFest 2026 • Support prioritization and decision-making related to development operations systems and processes • Provide clear reporting and strategic updates to the Executive Director and leadership team • As the Interim Vice President, Development at Mozilla, you will… • Lead and support a multi-functional fundraising team, including senior leaders and individual contributors • Maintain team morale, productivity, and adherence to fundraising best practices • Hold regular 1:1 meetings and team touchpoints to ensure alignment and accountability • Serve as the Development representative on the Executive Team • Monitor progress against annual fundraising goals and provide monthly updates to leadership • Use existing dashboards and systems to track donor engagement, revenue, and pipeline health • Identify and flag strategic risks and opportunities to the Executive Director • Co-design and lead the 2026 MozFest philanthropic engagement strategy, including donor prospect development and cultivation planning • Advise and support team members on donor cultivation and solicitation strategies • Establish metrics, track progress, and document learnings to inform future fundraising cycles • This is a stewardship-focused leadership role — ideal for a seasoned fundraising executive who can step into an established strategy, provide stability, and sustain forward momentum. • Your Professional Profile: • 10+ years of progressive fundraising leadership experience • Demonstrated success securing major gifts and institutional funding, including 7- and 8-figure gifts • Experience managing multiple revenue streams simultaneously • Strong experience leading and motivating multi-functional fundraising teams • Ability to step into an existing strategy and maintain performance without disruption • Excellent strategic judgment and decision-making skills • Strong collaboration and executive-level communication skills • Alignment with Mozilla Foundation’s mission and values • We Are Excited To See Any Additional Experience With: • Experience in technology, digital rights, open-source, or mission-driven organizations • Familiarity with Salesforce or comparable CRM systems • Previous interim leadership or maternity leave coverage experience • Experience fundraising for global convenings or large-scale events
Benefits
• Mozilla Foundation is dedicated to fair and equitable compensation for our staff. We aim to pay a competitive and market-based salary based on the responsibilities and requirements of the role. We do not ask for, or take into account, salary histories in our offer process. • The starting salary ranges for this role are listed below. These four countries are where we most commonly employ staff. • Germany: €183,300.80 - €205,984.27 • UK: £161,384.40 - £181,355.72 • Canada: $268,974 - $302,259.53 • USA: $234,400 - $263,407 • Some regions fall into a higher salary market and this is reflected in the example ranges below: • London: £189,864 – £213,359.67 • New York: $293,000 – $329,258.75 • Bay Area: $293,000 – $329,258.75 • The range for your specific location will be discussed in screening conversations if your application is successful. • Private Medical Insurance • Extended Sick Leave • Global Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Retirement Plan contributions • Paid Time Off: 20 days annual leave + sick days and your birthday • Company Holidays + Shutdown • Wellness budget • Professional Development budget • Top up program for Pregnancy and Parental leaves • Benefits are subject to change at any time at the discretion of Mozilla Foundation. • Mozilla Foundation Hiring Practices: • Mozilla understands that valuing diverse creative practices and forms of knowledge are crucial to and enrich the company’s core mission. We encourage applications from everyone, including members of all equity-seeking communities, such as (but certainly not limited to) women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities and expressions.
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