Interim Vice President, Development (7-Month Fixed Term)

TITLE: Interim Vice President, Development (7-Month Fixed Term)

Mozilla Foundation is a non-profit building a better technology future — powered by people, open by design, fueled by imagination.

We deliver people-first alternatives to today’s extractive systems. We build side by side with developers, innovators and advocates, united in the belief that a better technology future is not only possible — it’s ours to create.

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At Mozilla Foundation, we believe the Internet should be a force for good — one that’s open, safe, and inclusive by design. Our mission is to ensure the Internet remains a global public resource that is accessible to all.

Our newly formed Development Team drives the philanthropic support that fuels this mission. The team builds meaningful relationships with individual donors, foundations, and partners who share our vision for a healthier internet. Through strategic fundraising initiatives, we secure the resources needed to advance Mozilla's mission of promoting openness, innovation, and opportunity online. We lead grassroots fundraising, institutional giving, and major gifts strategy to power advocacy, education, open-source innovation, and global convenings like MozFest.

The Interim Vice President, Development will provide experienced leadership during a 7-month maternity leave, ensuring continuity, stability, and momentum across our most critical fundraising priorities. The role also directly manages the Senior Director - Development, Director - Development Operations, Major Gifts Officer and Program Manager - Development Initiatives.

Job 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

Salary and Benefits Information

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.

We offer the following benefits:

• 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.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation at accommodation@mozillafoundation.org.