Senior Vice President of Development

Senior Vice President of Development
 

 
 
Position Overview 
Be a part of a nonprofit dedicated to transforming generations by promoting personal empowerment and economic self-sufficiency. As the Vice President of Development, you will be responsible for overseeing the organization’s fundraising, grant operations, and donor relationships while leading a team of 6 staff members.  
 

• Set goals and oversee the organization’s development strategies and initiatives 
• Ensure all fund development is executed in alignment with our mission, values, and increases revenue 
• Collaborate with staff to develop annual and multi-year strategic plans, including themes and messages, to engage donors and increase participation 
• Plan and execute endowment and/or capital campaigns resulting in revenue to support the organization’s operations and administration  
• Work with the Finance department regularly to prepare forecasts and annual budgets related to fund development 
• Recruit, train, and support development volunteers 
• Manage the Development department staff members 
• Work closely with the External Relations department to execute annual donor-specific events·  
• Serve as the primary donor relationship manager. Manage a portfolio of donors and potential donors 
• Develop strategies and initiatives that cultivate and solicit new donors, foundations, and businesses  
• Create and implement initiatives to assess and consistently improve donor satisfaction 
• Assist other leaders with potential donor cultivation including providing written communications and other materials to assist donor engagement
• Lead and execute the organization’s donor recognition efforts and new promotions 
• Provide strategic leadership over the grants team. Identify grant opportunities and write proposals 

Qualifications

• 10+ years of results-oriented, progressive non-profit development experience 
• Extensive management and fundraising experience including planned giving, major gifts, and capital campaign management with proven success 
• Prior experience in supervisory roles and building effective teams 
• Must have a customer-focused approach 
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced work environment 
• Display the utmost level of integrity 
• Project management skills 
• Ability to think strategically and implement operationally 
• Ability to mentor and develop staff
• Demonstrated leadership and team-building skills 
• An effective communicator, with strong oral and written skills 
• Strong financial skills 
• Ability to conceptualize and articulate strategies of fundraising
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office 
• Ability to travel between the Cincinnati and Dayton areas

Compensation 

• Salary: $125,000-$150,000, commensurate with experience 
• 401k Retirement plan 
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 
• Generous paid time off 

  
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