Vice President - Advancement

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Vice President of Advancement to join our team. The ideal candidate will lead our LSS wide fundraising efforts, focusing on securing major gifts and pledges, while managing a team of dedicated professionals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Major Gift Fundraising: Manage a portfolio of 100-200 prospects, focusing on securing major cash gifts and pledges.
• People Management: Lead and mentor a team of advancement professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment.
• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement best practices for fundraising, planned giving, and donor recording.
• Relationship Building: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with donors, stakeholders, and community partners.
• Reporting and Analysis: Monitor fundraising performance, providing regular updates and insights to senior leadership.
• Healthcare Sector Knowledge: While not required, a background in healthcare is beneficial for understanding and aligning with our mission and goals.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years of people management experience.
• Proven track record in major gift fundraising and donor management.
• Expertise in fundraising best practices, planned giving, and donor recording systems.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Healthcare background is a plus, but not mandatory.
• Location – St. Louis, MO or Topton, PA