Vice President of Development

OVERVIEW:

• We are an Executive Retained Search firm based in Bloomfield Hills, MI recruiting executive talent for a non-profit search in Tennessee.
• We are a dynamic, effective, customer-focused Vice President of Development (VPoD) for the Tennessee region for our Client, a large national, private, non-profit, voluntary health organization.
• The VPoD will lead the implementation of development operations and provide oversight & administration of a diversified comprehensive development plan that includes: Mass market events, Relationship events, Workplace giving, General community cultivation, Major gifts with total revenue in the range of $6 - $10 million annually, and Corporate sponsorship and other corporate gifts focused toward constituents.
• The VPoD is responsible for recruiting, coaching & managing staff to achieve development goals and ensuring that key volunteers and committees support revenue goals.
• Works closely with the Board of Directors and other members of the Executive Team.
• Reports directly to the President/CEO and serves as a member of the Leadership Team.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

• Responsible for recruiting, managing, & developing productive fundraising team and volunteers to implement and achieve the budgeted fundraising goals as a whole, with priority focus on constituent and relationship events.
• In conjunction with the Chapter President/CEO, and local and home office Major Gifts Officers, identify and secure individual major gifts.
• Develop and cultivate high level corporate relationships through volunteer leadership, corporate sponsorship and constituent event participation.
• Provide support and guidance for volunteer leadership recruitment and engagement efforts for the chapter's fundraising initiatives.
• Participate in the development and implementation of the annual strategic implementation plan, with an emphasis on the growth of mass market/special events and identification and cultivation of prospects for fundraising activities.
• Analyze/evaluate current corporate and individual donor base to identify opportunities to expand engagement and giving.
• Promote Association-wide programs and initiatives.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree or experience and education that is similarly equivalent.
• CFRE is a plus but not required.
• 5+ years proven leadership experience in professional fundraising, utilizing diversified fundraising programs.
• Proven track record of mobilizing community volunteers to engage in mass market fundraising efforts.
• Demonstrated success in engaging corporate leadership in supporting local fundraising.
• Success in making and closing fundraising and volunteer leadership requests of individuals and groups to meet and support fundraising goals.
• Prior success in leading and managing fundraising staff and volunteers.

ADDED SKILLS & ABILITIES::

• Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, early morning and occasional weekends.
• Ability to travel extensively through the State of Tennessee, as well as occasional overnight travel.