Position Status: Exempt, Full-Time (1.0 FTE) 

Location: In office at VECF offices in Richmond, Virginia Monday-Thursday with work from home remotely on Fridays (preferred) 

Reports to:  Vice President of Community Networks 

Compensation: Commensurate with experience; anticipated salary range is $80,000-$90,000 plus benefits valued at more than 25% of salary  

Organization 

The Virginia Early Childhood Foundation (VECF) is a statewide non-profit public-private partnership with the vision that every region in Virginia will ensure opportunities for all families with young children to thrive. Its mission is to serve as the non-partisan steward of Virginia’s promise for early childhood success. In partnership with key state agencies, VECF supports the work of regional communities and regions in strengthening their early childhood systems. The Foundation provides competitive grants and technical assistance to regional early childhood initiatives formed to build capacity and infrastructure in local communities for delivery of high-quality early childhood programs.  

At VECF, team members take initiative, bring their best work forward, and collaborate generously with colleagues across the organization. We value diverse perspectives, learn from one another, and work together to achieve shared goals. Guided by a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement, we consistently seek ways to strengthen our impact and advance our mission. 

Job Overview 

The Virginia Early Childhood Foundation (VECF) seeks a Program Coordinator to support the launch of Virginia’s new Employee Child Care Assistance Program (ECCAP). This program, established in Virginia Code during the 2026 State Legislative Session, is designed to provide opportunities for employers to contribute to the cost of child care for their employees through a state-funded matching model which also requires that income-eligible families of enrolled children pay a portion of the cost, with flexibility to engage additional payors, such as philanthropy and local government. In partnership with VECF, the state’s  Ready Regions partners will administer ECCAP as part of the state’s publicly funded  Mixed Delivery program.  

Virginia joins a handful of other states in  formally established similar public-private child care cost share programs. This presents an exciting opportunity for the Program Coordinator to play a critical role in designing, building, and launching the new ECCAP and scaling and sustaining it for success overtime.  

We expect that a variety of candidates from diverse backgrounds and professions may be well suited for the role and are encouraged to apply.  Relevant backgrounds could include business, human resources, benefits administration, public relations, communications, child care, and social services. Most importantly, successful candidates will have a high-capacity to think strategically, absorb new information; operate within ambiguity; approach challenges with a continuous-learning and problem-solving mindset; collaborate across internal and external partners; facilitate outreach and relationship-building across diverse sectors; translate complex program concepts into clear, compelling public information; and manage competing priorities and workstreams to meet key deadlines. 

Key Responsibilities 

Program Design and Administration 

• Work with VECF and VDOE colleagues to identify key program implementation parameters and make informed recommendations on key areas of decision  

• Identify and lead key steps to program implementation, including through engagement with employers, Ready Regions, and VECF colleagues  

• Administer and coordinate all aspects of implementing the ECCAP program, including enrollment, provider relations, compliance monitoring, reporting, documentation, and stakeholder communication to ensure effective program operations 

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to identify, implement, and continuously improve processes, possibly including technology solutions, that support program delivery, including payment processing, data integration, performance tracking, reporting, and operational efficiencies. 

• Respond to evolving opportunities and challenges, working with VECF and VDOE colleagues and RR partners to shift strategies, when appropriate. 

• Work closely with Ready Region leaders and participating employers to learn from implementation successes and challenges 

Project Management 

• Develop and maintain project plan with key timelines, activities, and deliverables 

• Oversee and manage external contractor(s) working on ECCAP 

• Establish and facilitate recurring internal meetings for cross-team collaboration and real-time decision-making  

Information and Communications 

• Develop clear, concise, and updated information for ECCAP stakeholders, including FAQ documents and text for user-friendly webpages 

• Document and report on challenges and progress towards goals, including initial progress report to the General Assembly by December 1, 2026 

Stakeholder Engagement 

• Work with VECF’s Advisor for Business Engagement and Innovations and Ready Region leaders to facilitate outreach and build relationships across diverse business sectors  

• Engage input from stakeholder partners on program design and implementation 

Minimum Qualifications  

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent combination of education and experience.  

• Ability to lead engagements from strategic design through implementation 

• Prior experience launching a new initiative  

• Skill in translating complex information for diverse stakeholders 

• Continuous learning and problem-solving mindset 

• Experience as self-starter, relationship-builder, and creative innovator 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for varied audiences.  

• Proficiency in Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook. 

Preferred Qualifications  

• Experience with or knowledge of Virginia’s child care system 

• Experience working on child care access, family benefits, or workforce support initiatives 

• Familiarity with Virginia’s business community and/or economic landscape 

• Experience engaging small businesses and/or chambers of commerce 

• Knowledge of employer-sponsored benefit models or third-party benefit administration 

Physical Requirements and Work Environment 

• Prolonged sitting and computer use, occasional walking or standing 

• Occasional light lifting (up to 15 lbs) 

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and three professional references to Jobs@vecf.org. Application review will begin on August 21, 2026. While priority consideration will be given to applications received by that date, applications submitted afterward may be considered until the position is filled. 

VECF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. VECF maintains a drug-free workplace.  

Last Updated: 07.23.2026 

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Position Status: Exempt, Full-Time (1.0 FTE) 

Location: In office at VECF offices in Richmond, Virginia Monday-Thursday with work from home remotely on Fridays 

Reports to: Vice President of Strategy 

Compensation: Commensurate with experience; anticipated salary range is $95,000-$120,000 plus benefits valued at more than 25% of salary  

Organization 

The Virginia Early Childhood Foundation (VECF) is a statewide nonprofit public-private partnership with the vision that every region in Virginia will ensure opportunities for all families with young children to thrive. Its mission is to serve as the non-partisan steward of Virginia’s promise for early childhood success. In partnership with key state agencies, VECF supports the work of regional communities and regions in strengthening their early childhood systems. The Foundation provides competitive grants and technical assistance to regional early childhood initiatives formed to build capacity and infrastructure in local communities for delivery of high-quality early childhood programs.  

At VECF, team members take initiative, bring their best work forward, and collaborate generously with colleagues across the organization. We value diverse perspectives, learn from one another, and work together to achieve shared goals. Guided by a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement, we consistently seek ways to strengthen our impact and advance our mission. 

Job Overview 

VECF seeks a relationship-driven and strategically minded Director of Development to lead its private revenue program. This is a new position, created to bring dedicated fundraising leadership to an organization with a loyal donor base and significant philanthropic potential. As VECF celebrates 20 years of impact and looks boldly toward the next chapter, this is the right moment to invest in the infrastructure and relationships that will fuel that future. 

Building on a newly bolstered private revenue strategy, the Director will operationalize a more proactive and intentional approach to fundraising — activating the major donor pipeline, deepening foundation and corporate relationships, and engaging organizational leaders in the work.  

Reporting to the Vice President of Strategy, the Director will be supported by a part-time Fund Development Manager who handles foundation grant writing, reporting, and donor stewardship, and by internal operations staff who provide support for gift processing and development operations. 

Key Responsibilities 

Fundraising Strategy and Planning (20%) 

• Build on VECF’s newly enhanced private revenue strategy to create and execute a comprehensive annual fundraising plan across individual, foundation, and corporate channels 

• Build out fundraising messaging and materials, including a compelling case for private support, to drive donor engagement across all channels. 

• Implement special campaigns and projects, including the Promise Fund transition campaign, integrating campaign activity into the annual plan 

• Monitor donor data and philanthropic trends to inform strategy and keep leadership informed 

Leadership Engagement (30%) 

• Serve as a strategic thought partner to the President on fundraising — preparing briefings, supporting donor meetings, and ensuring the President’s time is deployed effectively across the donor portfolio 

• Engage and support board members in fundraising through training, prospect assignments, briefing notes, and regular reporting on participation 

• Build out and staff the Resource Development Committee, a volunteer leadership group focused on advancing VECF’s private revenue strategy, in partnership with the board chair 

• Represent VECF alongside the President with donors, foundation partners, and community stakeholders 

Donor and Funder Management (30%) 

• Manage a portfolio of approximately 50 donors and prospects across individual, foundation, and corporate relationships, with documented cultivation plans and clear next steps for each. 

• Identify and research new prospects through wealth screening, the current donor base, and board networks to continuously build the pipeline. 

• Lead personalized outreach and cultivation with strategies tailored to each donor relationship. 

• Introduce planned and legacy giving conversations, as appropriate within the portfolio. 

Development Operations Management (20%) 

• Oversee year-end and spring appeals, the foundation grant calendar, and the donor communications cadence with support from the Fund Development Manager 

• Ensure donor records, gift processing, and acknowledgment workflows are accurate, timely, and well-maintained 

• Optimize EveryAction as a full development management tool, ensuring data integrity and system configuration support the program’s growth 

• Prepare and present development reports for the President and board, including regular dashboards and pipeline summaries 

Minimum Qualifications  

• 8–12 years of nonprofit fundraising experience with a strong track record in major gifts and donor cultivation 

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field 

• A natural connector who builds trust and moves relationships forward with patience and purpose 

• Strong writer and communicator with the ability to craft donor correspondence, board materials, and case narratives with clarity 

• Able to set priorities, manage up effectively, and keep the program moving in a lean environment 

• Comfortable owning a CRM-driven pipeline 

• Commitment to early childhood success and familiarity with Virginia’s philanthropic landscape 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for varied audiences 

• Proficiency in Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook 

Preferred Qualifications  

• Demonstrated experience with EveryAction 

Physical Requirements and Work Environment 

• Prolonged sitting and computer use, occasional walking or standing 

• Occasional light lifting (up to 15 lbs) 

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and three professional references to Jobs@vecf.org. Application review will begin on August 21, 2026. While priority consideration will be given to applications received by that date, applications submitted afterward may be considered until the position is filled. 

VECF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. VECF maintains a drug-free workplace.  

Last Updated: 07.23.2026 

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Position Status: Exempt, Full-Time (1.0 FTE) 

Location: In office at VECF offices in Richmond, Virginia Monday-Thursday with work from home remotely on Fridays (preferred) 

Reports to: President 

Compensation: Commensurate with experience; anticipated salary range is $95,000-$115,000 plus benefits valued at more than 25% of salary  

Organization 

The Virginia Early Childhood Foundation (VECF) is a statewide non-profit public-private partnership with the vision that every region in Virginia will ensure opportunities for all families with young children to thrive. Its mission is to serve as the non-partisan steward of Virginia’s promise for early childhood success. In partnership with key state agencies, VECF supports the work of regional communities and regions in strengthening their early childhood systems. The Foundation provides competitive grants and technical assistance to regional early childhood initiatives formed to build capacity and infrastructure in local communities for delivery of high-quality early childhood programs.  

At VECF, team members take initiative, bring their best work forward, and collaborate generously with colleagues across the organization. We value diverse perspectives, learn from one another, and work together to achieve shared goals. Guided by a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement, we consistently seek ways to strengthen our impact and advance our mission. 

Job Overview 

The Business Engagement Advisor supports VECF’s efforts to identify, develop, and advance innovative strategies that strengthen Virginia’s family-centered early childhood care and education (ECCE) system. The Advisor leads coordination of the Virginia Business Roundtable for Early Education (VBREE) and supports regional business engagement efforts through Virginia’s Ready Regions. In partnership with business leaders, regional stakeholders, state agencies, and other partners, this role helps drive employer-focused initiatives and regional action planning that advance shared ECCE goals.  

This role works across initiatives to support the implementation of promising practices, pilot new approaches, engage key stakeholders, inform policy priorities, and advance sustainable solutions that improve outcomes for children, families, employers, and communities. 

Key Responsibilities 

Business Engagement 

• Serve as the staff lead for the Virginia Business Roundtable for Early Education (VBREE), supporting statewide business leadership engagement and advancing strategic priorities. 

• Coordinate and support regional business delegations within Virginia’s Ready Regions. 

• In coordination with the Senior Director of Ready Regions, help each region develop, implement, and sustain business-driven action plans. 

• Build and maintain strong relationships with employers, chambers of commerce, economic development organizations, industry associations, Ready Regions, and other strategic partners across the state. 

• Support the development and implementation of employer-focused initiatives, including employer cost-sharing strategies, compensation pilots, and other efforts requiring and engaging the business community.  

• Represent VECF in meetings, convenings, and stakeholder groups related to business engagement and early childhood initiatives. 

Project Coordination and Implementation 

• Coordinate planning, timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder communications for assigned initiatives and projects. 

• Support implementation of statewide and regional projects by facilitating collaboration among business leaders, Ready Regions, contractors, state agencies, and other partners. 

• Develop materials, presentations, reports, and meeting agendas to support project goals and stakeholder engagement. 

• Manage and track projects, identify risks or barriers, and recommend strategies to ensure successful implementation. 

Strategy, Learning and Continuous Improvement 

• Collaborate with VECF staff, partners, and contractors to pilot, refine, and scale ECCE strategies  

• Help identify opportunities to strengthen business engagement in Virginia’s ECCE system and connect efforts across related initiatives. 

• Gather stakeholder feedback and project data to inform continuous improvement and future planning. 

• Monitor emerging practices, employer engagement models, and related developments in Virginia and nationally to inform strategy and implementation. 

• Support reporting and evaluation activities that measure outcomes, document lessons learned and inform future investments and policy considerations. 

Minimum Qualifications  

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

• 5+ years of experience in stakeholder engagement, partnership development, project management, program implementation, or related work. 

• Strong relationship-building skills and experience working with business leaders, community organizations, government agencies, or cross-sector partnerships. 

• Demonstrated experience managing multi-stakeholder initiatives and coordinating complex projects involving diverse partners. 

• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines. 

• Experience using data and stakeholder feedback to support decision-making and continuous improvement. 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for varied audiences.  

• Proficiency in Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook. 

Preferred Qualifications  

• Knowledge of Virginia’s early childhood care and education system in a related field. 

• Experience engaging employers, business organizations, chambers of commerce, or economic development partners. 

• Familiarity with collective impact, systems-building, or regional collaboration initiatives. 

• Experience supporting advisory groups, boards, or stakeholder committees. 

• Knowledge of project management tools and practices. 

• Experience working with publicly funded initiatives, grants, or cross-sector partnerships. 

Physical Requirements and Work Environment 

• Prolonged sitting and computer use, occasional walking or standing 

• Occasional light lifting (up to 15 lbs) 

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and three professional references to Jobs@vecf.org. Application review will begin on August 21, 2026. While priority consideration will be given to applications received by that date, applications submitted afterward may be considered until the position is filled. 

VECF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. VECF maintains a drug-free workplace.  

Last Updated: 07.23.2026 

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