Vice President of Advancement

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall management of the Development department, including leadership to the department staff, agency volunteers, and outside consultants.
• Plans, develops, implements, and oversees all fundraising and development activities for Rainbows United.
• Develops the annual communications plan and oversees its execution to meet the agency's goals and strategies.
• Responsible for all agency communications, including press releases, crisis communications, family and volunteer communications.
• Works in conjunction with the Vice President of Philanthropy to develop all donor communication strategies.
• Oversees the creation and distribution of printed and digital marketing materials.
• Promotes and records agency events, and maintains storage for all media records.
• Responsible for the successful execution of the agency social media plan, including all posts and related social media communications.
• Fosters donor relationships and solicits agency sponsorships and support for Rainbows events.
• Oversees Rainbow's annual $1 million signature event, Fashion Passion.
• Oversees annual fundraising budget.
• Promotes the Agency within the community to ensure a broad base of funding resources.
• Serves as a public representative of the Agency, articulating the Agency's mission and needs.
• Demonstrates the ability to serve as a successful team member on the Executive Leadership Team and to interact effectively with the Agency Board of Directors.
• Cultivates, develops and oversees private charitable foundation grant submissions and awards as a leader on the Grants Team.
• Administers and monitors fundraising and development revenues and expenses in relation to annual budget.
• Facilitates membership and activities of the Agency auxiliary group, Friends of the Heart.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in business, marketing, nonprofit leadership, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years experience managing a team.
• Minimum of 5 years proven experience in event management, a development position, sales, or related field.
• Membership in the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) upon employment.
• Extensive knowledge of fundraising processes and adherence to professional codes of ethics.
• Experience coordinating and leading large-scale events.
• Strong relationship skills, with ability to work with a wide variety of individuals of all socio-economic statuses.
• Advanced oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office programs and graphics software.
• Self-starter, able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Skilled at group and volunteer facilitation.

Nice to Have

• Experience with industry-related software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in business, marketing, nonprofit leadership, or related field.

Benefits & Perks

• Not specified in the description.