Vice President of Development

 

Family Reach is seeking a VP of Development to partner with the CEO, Board of Directors, National Advisory Board, and staff to lead the development function for the organization. Family Reach is experiencing tremendous growth, and the VP of Development will play a critical role to systematically strengthen the organization’s overall fundraising capacity, long-term sustainability, brand and public awareness, and ability to deepen our overall impact. In addition to having four to five direct reports and overseeing a team of approximately 8 staff members, this person will be a key member on the senior leadership team, which is responsible for setting and executing the strategic direction of our growing organization. This person will be immediate responsible for ensuring the organization meets its 2020 fundraising target of $10 million.

 

The ideal candidate is an innovative leader who has a proven track record of building visibility and effectively strengthening the organization’s overall fundraising capacity with a compelling story to engage its supporters.  

 

 

Responsibilities:

  • Work with the CEO, leadership team, Board of Directors and National Advisory Board to develop, implement, and manage a comprehensive development strategy and long-term sustainability plan that includes corporate, foundation, special events, P2P and individual support
  • Identify areas to grow revenue for the organization, working effectively to both capitalize on the available opportunities and sustain the projected organizational growth
  • Establish fundraising targets and identify additional revenue streams to ensure revenue goals are met
  • Partner with the CEO to align development goals and vision with the organization’s strategic priorities
  • Represent Family Reach at external meetings, industry events and other speaking engagements when CEO is not available
  • Oversee all department activities related to the operational and ongoing day-to-day fundraising efforts.
  • Ensure that the development team maintains the highest level of communication and cooperation while building long-term relationships with external constituents
  • Supervise and mentor a development team of approximately 8 professional staff
  • Plan and organize regular departmental retreats and meetings to keep strategic departmental initiatives moving forward
  • Actively manage a principal gifts prospect pool
  • Identify, cultivate, solicit and close gifts from Family Reach’s highest level donors

 

 

Qualifications:

  • Minimum 10+ years demonstrated successful fundraising experience required
  • Ability to close large gifts to an organization
  • Previous management experience required
  • Familiarity with the cancer space a plus
  • Strong track record of meeting and exceeding revenue generation plans
  • Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills and political acumen to establish and maintain good working relationships within all organizational levels
  • Significant strategic planning experience and ability to conceive, design, implement, evaluate and manage fundraising programs and strategies
  • Excellent analytical, critical thinking, problem solving, negotiation and marketing skills
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and prioritize effectively while working under multiple deadlines
  • Previous experience with Salesforce or similar donor CRM preferred
  • Ability to travel 40% and work evenings/weekends as needed
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