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Ascend Dallas

VP of Development

Dallas, TX · On-site

$105K - $115K/yr

Vice President of Development Ascend Dallas is a nonprofit organization committed to helping women and families create their path to a better life through financial security and parenting supports.

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As of Jun 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for vp application development in the United States is $152,393.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $129,500.00 and $175,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a VP of Application Development, you need deep expertise in software engineering, project management, and leadership, typically supported by a bachelor's or master's degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with development frameworks, cloud platforms, agile methodologies, and certifications like PMP or Scrum Master are highly valuable. Outstanding strategic thinking, communication, and team-building skills help drive innovation and align technical goals with business objectives. These skills are essential for successfully leading development teams, delivering robust applications, and achieving organizational growth.

What does a VP of Application Development do?

A VP of Application Development oversees the planning, design, and implementation of software applications within an organization. They lead teams of developers, manage project timelines and budgets, and ensure that applications meet business needs and technical standards. This role also involves collaborating with stakeholders, setting strategic direction for application architecture, and staying up-to-date with emerging technologies to drive innovation. They often play a key part in hiring and mentoring technical staff as well.

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A VP of Application Development often encounters challenges in bridging the gap between evolving business objectives and the technical roadmap. Balancing the demands for rapid innovation with maintaining system stability and scalability requires effective prioritization and stakeholder communication. Additionally, managing cross-functional teams and ensuring consistent adoption of best practices can be complex, especially in organizations with legacy systems. Successful VPs proactively foster collaboration between IT and business units to align strategy, resolve conflicts, and drive value.
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Vice President, Organizational Development

Vice President, Organizational Development

Volunteers of America National Services

Alexandria, VA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago

Volunteers Of America rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 120 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

302nd of 679 rated non-profit organizations

Job description

Overview
"We will go wherever we are needed and do whatever comes to hand."
- Ballington & Maud Booth, Founders
Volunteers of America (VOA) is a faith-based, nationwide nonprofit organization dedicated to helping those in need rebuild their lives and reach their full potential. The VOA network includes more than 16,000 full-time professionals empowering 1.5 million people annually through our 29 affiliates in 46 states. We provide hundreds of service programs, including those for seniors and people with disabilities, those experiencing homelessness, and those recovering from addiction. VOA is one of the nation's most comprehensive human services charities, offering programs for communities, individuals and families.
VOA is seeking a Vice President in support of the Organizational Development team. The Vice President, Organizational Development (VP, OD) serves as a senior organizational advisor and internal consultant, partnering with national and affiliate leaders to strengthen leadership capability, organizational effectiveness, and culture alignment. In collaboration with the Senior Vice President of Organizational Development (SVP OD), the Vice President designs and leads Organizational Development strategies that support VOA's mission, strategic priorities, and long-term sustainability. This role blends strategic leadership, change management expertise and program ownership to drive measurable improvements in leadership performance, collaboration, and organizational health across a federated nonprofit system.
The position extends the opportunity for both a Hybrid work schedule and a fully Remote work schedule
Some travel and occasional weekends are required
Primary Responsibilities:
Strategic Organizational Development & Change Leadership
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to national and affiliate senior leaders on organizational effectiveness, culture, leadership development, and change initiatives
  • With the SVP of OD, design and lead organization-wide Organizational Development strategies aligned with VOA's strategic plan and evolving needs
  • Conduct enterprise-level assessments (culture, capability, engagement, structure) and translate insights into actionable interventions
  • Support large-scale change efforts using change management best practices
  • Apply evidence-based Organizational Development frameworks and tools (e.g., change management, team effectiveness, leadership assessments)

Leadership Development & Talent Capability Building
  • With the SVP of OD, provide strategic leadership for the KeyMakers leadership development portfolio (mid-level, senior-level, alumni, etc.)
  • Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Mid-Level KeyMakers Program, ensuring high-quality design, delivery, and participant experience
  • Design, facilitate, and evaluate leadership development programs for executives, senior leaders, and emerging leaders across the system
  • Partner with affiliates to design or strengthen local leadership development initiatives through consultation, facilitation, and program delivery
  • Deliver customized learning experiences grounded in adult learning theory and inclusive leadership practices

National Meetings
  • Lead organization-wide collaboration for the design and implementation of VOA's National Conference and other major gatherings
  • Develop themes, learning objectives, and program architecture that advance strategic priorities and leadership capability
  • Identify, contract, and manage speakers, facilitators, and external partners
  • Partner with the CEO and Chief Ministry Officer on ministry, governance, and executive-level content
  • Ensure affiliate and stakeholder input through needs assessments, advisory groups, and structured feedback loops
  • Design and oversee evaluation systems that assess learning impact and participant experience
  • Provide full budget stewardship, including planning, execution, and financial accountability

Collaboration & Organizational Partnership
  • Partner closely with the Leadership Team, HR, Finance, and other leaders to align OD efforts with operational priorities
  • Facilitate leadership, planning, and process improvement sessions across national and affiliate teams
  • Participate in and provide leadership to design or innovation teams (e.g., V2 Design Team, Culture Collaboration Team)
  • Act as a connector across affiliates, surfacing shared challenges and promoting peer learning

Data, Measurement & Continuous Improvement
  • Define success measures and key indicators for leadership development and Organizational Development initiatives (e.g., engagement, effectiveness, retention)
  • Translate qualitative and quantitative data into insights for senior leaders and decision-making
  • Continuously refine programs and interventions based on evaluation results, trends, and stakeholder feedback

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  • Demonstrated success partnering with executive leaders and facilitating complex organizational change
  • Experience working in federated, matrixed, or multi-site organizations strongly preferred
  • Demonstrated skills in adult learning design and facilitation, including hybrid and virtual learning; ability to translate complex concepts into practical, application-oriented experiences
  • Experience leading leadership/executive development programs
  • Exceptional communication skills, both oral and written; able to craft compelling narratives and present insights to executives, boards, and front-line staff
  • Demonstrated emotional intelligence, coaching mindset, and strong relationship-building skills with individuals at all levels of the organization and across affiliates
  • Proven ability to manage complex projects and portfolios of work simultaneously, with strong time management, prioritization, and delegation
  • Strong group dynamics and facilitation skills, capable of leading large-group events, cross-functional work groups, and sensitive change conversations
  • Demonstrated ability to thoughtfully integrate AI-enabled tools into organizational development, learning, and change management practices to improve effectiveness, decision-making, and scale

Qualifications:
Physical Capabilities:
  • Lifting: Requires lifting materials up to 10 lbs.
  • Ability to stand or sit at a computer for prolonged periods
  • Ability to travel - including occasional weekends - required

Working Conditions:
  • The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function
  • This position will take place primarily in an office setting

Other Duties:
Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Education and Experience:
  • Master's degree in Organizational Development, Human Resources, Leadership, or similar field
  • Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive experience in organizational development, change leadership, or leadership development

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
VOA is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Volunteers of America does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
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This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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