Vice President of Development

CompanyMake-A-Wish Foundation of Eastern North Carolina LocationRTP, North CarolinaCategory Development officerField of Interest Health Other VICE PRESIDENT OF DEVELOPMENT SUMMARY: The Vice President of Development works closely with a President/CEO, Development group as well as volunteers to raise a funds necessary to fulfill a mission of a Make-A-Wish Foundation of Eastern North Carolina. This position is responsible for heading a growth, development, as well as successful execution of a extensive major gift program, office building relations as well as a pipeline of annual donors with a ultimate idea of cultivating major donors. Direct responsibilities include major giving as well as expanding our presence in targeted areas of eastern North Carolina. The VP of Development oversees a successful design as well as implementation of vehicles to build a major giving pipeline including stewardship, PR/communications, annual giving, corporate alliances as well as national Make-A-Wish Foundation of Americas fund-raising programs. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Senior Leadership: Member of a Senior Leadership group responsible for fostering a culture of philanthropy with a talented, dedicated group of ardent individuals focused on exceeding a goals as well as metrics of a Make-A-Wish Foundation of Eastern North Carolina. Upholds a mission, vision as well as values of a Make-A-Wish Foundation, heading with integrity, a high-level of excellence, a passion for children as well as community, as well as inspiration to better a lives of others. Serves as valuable member of a senior leadership group of a Chapter collectively responsible for vital planning as well as implementation of vital devise as well as Chapter policies. Accountable for developing metrics, idea setting as well as reporting monthly activity of a Development Department. Financial Growth: Visionary leader as well as experienced fund-raiser able of harnessing a momentum as well as ! exciteme nt of others, transforming those great intentions in to meaningful relations as well as financial generosity. Creates a dynamic growth group that understands a importance as well as urgency of exceeding expectations as well as financial goals in order for a Chapter to grant every waiting childs wish. Leads a Development group in designing as well as implementing a extensive growth devise to exceed a goals of a Chapters vital devise as well as annual budget. Focuses on annual revenue growth as well as capitalizing on a momentum in growth experienced by a Chapter. Demonstrate a knowledge as well as vision to expand a Chapters financial base of particular as well as corporate contributors through all giving vehicles as well as initiatives. Engages a time as well as talents of all stakeholders (staff, proffer leadership, Board of Directors, etc.) towards a maximization of a Chapters growth opportunities as well as demonstrate personal ability in donor as well as corporate development. Management of Development Department: Mentor, cheerleader as well as chief fund-raiser who encourages all to succeed by creating a positive work environment, built on trust, apply oneself as well as a fundamentals of a donor-centric fundraising model. Provides in effect leadership, mentoring as well as guidance in all fundraising activities including particular donor gifts, foundation relations, corporate relations, eventuality management as well as sponsorship expansion. Works diligently to safeguard chapter meets or exceeds all fundraising goals. Develops incremental steps to achieve mid- as well as long- operation revenue goals to support Chapter financial growth. Prepares, monitors as well as forecasts chapters fund raising budgets as well as annual operational devise in collaboration with President/CEO as well as Director of Finance & Administration. Fosters integrity, leadership as well as a sense of teamwork within Development team; create a po! sitive w ork environment with a all Chapter staff. Manages Development Department as well as supervise employees. (Currently projecting FY2012 direct supervision of 3 FTE; indirect 2 FTE; proffer leadership as well as interns.) Major Giving: Fund-raising executive with a proven track record of securing major gifts, office building long-term relations as well as moving prospects as well as donors through every stage of a giving cycle. Manages a personal portfolio of major as well as planned gift donors with high-levels of capacity as well as inclination. Identifies, cultivates, solicits, as well as stewards donors of all levels: Individual, Foundation as well as Corporate Planned Giving Annual Giving/Stewardship: Out-of-box vital thinker with expertise in a area of Annual Giving as well as Stewardship. Leads a Development group in designing as well as implementing a extensive annual giving devise creating opportunities to strech as well as engage donors during minimum on an annual basis. Oversees planning as well as execution of annual direct mail campaign. Aims to increase donor retention metrics via targeted stewardship with idea to feed donors through a giving pipeline. Implements impact letters as well as additional ways to engage donors with a cause. Creating Community: Talented communicator who understands a importance of creating a sense of community utilizing a Make-A-Wish Foundation brand to strech fundraising potential throughout eastern North Carolina: Builds strong relations with donor base throughout a Chapter territory to create feeling of being a local charity of choice. Develops presence in Wilmington as well as Greenville through regional councils as well as staff growth; Oversees planning for future growth in to other areas of eastern North Carolina including: Fayetteville, Kinston, New Bern, Morehead City Cultivate as well as engage Board of Directors in growth efforts Leads a growth as well as impleme! ntation of a extensive communications devise to support growth initiatives as well as growth a Make-A-Wish Foundation brand. Oversees efforts for communicating a message of a Make-A-Wish Foundation of Eastern North Carolina through communications avenues including: Written: Newsletters, E-blasts Online: Web site, Social media, Video: Wish stories, Case for Support PSA Collateral: Signage, advertisements, promotional materials as well as Print as well as eventuality collateral. Represents Foundation during Chapter as well as community events. ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: Personal as well as Professional Qualifications The following criteria describe a general nature as well as level of knowledge to be found in viable candidates. They are not intended as an downright list of all professional as well as personal qualifications. The successful candidate will possess: BA/BS from an accredited college or university required. Ten+ years progressive knowledge in Fundraising/Development, eventuality planning as well as research, with primary responsibility in all aspects of major giving as well as annual campaigns. CFRE preferred. Proven track record identifying as well as cultivating donors; personal as well as group solicitations for individuals, corporations as well as foundations; as well as first-hand knowledge office building relations as well as stewarding donors. Experience closing gifts above $100,000. Proven ability to lead an in effect as well as productive growth team. Ability to deal with sensitive information with a high level of trust as well as confidentiality. Present a image of a poised, knowledgeable as well as caring individual, maintaining a respectful, compassionate as well as understanding presence with volunteers, donors, house members, marketing contacts as well as a general public. Must be ardent about children as well as have a strong desire to directly make a difference in a lives ! of child ren who have endured life-threatening illnesses. Ability to conduct large number of tasks effectively while organizing a use of time as well as Foundation resources. Proven ability to work with diverse groups of people within as well as outside of a Foundation positively as well as effectively interacting with all levels or managements as well as staff. Ability to successfully work in a collaborative, team-oriented organization. Ability to troubleshoot as well as make sound decisions in response to rapidly-changing often complicated situations. Demonstrated ability in clear as well as in effect written as well as oral communication including excellent organizational as well as interpersonal skills. Serves as a Foundations communication spokesperson throughout regional territory. Knowledgeable of all Foundation policies, procedures as well as guidelines as well as knowledgeable about other Make-A-Wish Foundation chapters as well as a Make-A-Wish Foundation of America as well as safeguard compliance with fundraising standards. To apply forward a copy of your resume as well as cover minute to: Kristen Mercer Johnson, CFRE Make-A-Wish Foundation of Eastern North Carolina President as well as CEO kjohnson@eastncwish.org Date PostedJuly 11, 2011