Position Description
We are currently taking applications for the position of Vice President of Development to work in partnership with the President/CEO to grow the organization. The position is based at the US headquarters and has dual responsibility for development and implementation of a fundraising strategy, as well as responsibility for some US based administrative operations.
Responsibilities include:
- Work with the President/CEO, Board of Directors, staff and volunteers to plan and implement new long-term fundraising strategies. This includes growing institutional giving opportunities, Board involvement, expanding current giving channels, and cultivating the existing donor base. Conducts research on prospects, including individuals, corporations and foundations identified as potential sources of private funds.
- Create, implement, and manage multi-faceted public and private sector development strategies to build diverse funding base. Strategic plans would include individual, corporate, and foundation renewal and donor acquisition programs; prospect, research, and cultivation; special events; and affinity group activities.
- Prepare, write, and assemble grant proposals and reports for foundations and maintain records
- Design and plan events for fundraising and donor engagement ranging in size, format, and location.
- Manage all media and community affairs activities, including preparation and delivery of presentations and speeches as necessary.
- Provide operations support to the President/CEO for administrative tasks, including basic bookkeeping, office oversight, general correspondence and serve as liaison with professional accounting, legal and other service providers
- Provide broad marketing and communications support including design and implementation of organizational marketing plans, mass mailings such as newsletters and new fundraising campaigns (including web-based), web and email promotions, and identify marketing and promotional opportunities through both non-profit and commercial channels.
- Maintains organizational records, board information, and required state and federal filings, with additional responsibilities for donor fulfillment/relationship management and maintaining all such information, tracking outreach efforts, and producing important measures and metrics (revenue by strategy, conversion rate, cost per dollar spent, etc.)
- Coordinates and oversees the intern program, from outreach and recruitment to assigning tasks and responsibilities (including supervision), while ensuring a productive and rewarding experience for both full and part time interns.
Job Requirements
- Prior development experience with a nonprofit organization
- Minimum of five years experience in fundraising that includes developing strategies and progressive success in securing and closing annual gifts
- Experience writing grant proposals (public and private preferred)
- Highly detail-oriented self-starter with excellent follow-through
- Strong organizational skills
- Able to prioritize multiple fast-moving responsibilities
- Takes initiative, with the ability to manage several initiatives at once with the flexibility to adapt to different situations
- Demonstrated ability to communicate at a high level (oral and written) with discretion, tact, and diplomacy
- Superior interpersonal skills for work with diverse constituencies including: major donors, staff, volunteers, and board members
- Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills
- High level of enthusiasm, creativity, and stamina
- Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office, and quick to learn other computer software and peripherals
Desired Qualifications
- Experience working with international development organizations
- Knowledge of fundraising software preferred
- Knowledge of budgeting and financial management
- Exposure to accounting software and preparing accounting records and filings (Quickbooks or similar)
- Experience working in a smaller organization where staff wear many hats
- Experience supervising staff or interns preferred, including assigning tasks, directing assignments, and providing feedback and evaluations.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree required
- Master’s Degree preferred
Schedule
Full-time and telework eligible. Standard business hours Monday – Friday; occasional evening or weekend hours when needed, especially when coordinating events. Some domestic travel possible.
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