Vice President – Development

Role Overview

• Secure public and private support, resource alignment and funding for CoC initiatives;
• Develop and implement a strategic development plan to ensure organizational operation support now and into the future.
• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with volunteers, community and business leaders, donors, and fund recipients to generate necessary resources
• Meet annual fundraising goals per the development of a strategic development plan
• Develop and maintain a successful corporate, foundation, and individual solicitation program, including developing a strategic development plan, identifying priorities and prospects, and building resources and connections to implement the plan.
• Create and manage a portfolio of corporate, foundation, and individual prospects, communicate with current and prospective donors to build relationships and secure grants and donation
• Initiate strategic ways to generate revenue
• Development long
• and short
• range plans that ensure long-term sustainability for both PFH and the CoC
• Build relationships and inspire investment including a systematic approach of personal connection and outreach to potential donors
• Oversee all grant writing and submissions including the annual HUD CoC NOFA
• Provide strategic leadership over efforts to improve public policy and secure support and funding for solutions to homelessness.
• Promote idea or vision, able to read the audience, and persuade others to take action
• Partners with the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Program Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Board members and others for donor cultivation and solicitation.
• Meet donor needs by providing strategies and opportunities that raise revenue and other resources while building trust and benefitting both parties
• Recognize the power of effective stewardship and development and implement relationship plans for donors of all giving levels
• Cultivate and solicit contributions from prospective and current individual and corporate donors, and secure private grants
• Engage with donors year-round, recognizing impact of gift, communicating progress and results, inspiring involvement and ensuring quality experience
• Participate in community activities which contribute to the acquisition and retention of individual donors
• Work closely with leadership to create and advance the CoC strategic plan and PFH business plan
• Value and leverage the power of external networks and relationships
• Partner with CPO to identify key areas of impact for development and communication opportunities
• Conduct, analyze and interpret internal and external research to support planning and development of organizational resource development and marketing strategies and plan
• Progressive thinker, understanding philanthropic trends and best practices in donor-centered fund-raising
• Effective presenter, active listener, open to new ideas, keeps supporters informed and engaged
• Self-directed, pro-active and holds one-self accountable

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent with at least 5 years of progressive experience in a similar role.
• Comprehensive knowledge in nonprofit fundraising, and development
• Ability to maintain knowledge and professional development in market research, business trends and fundraising trends that may impact needs and resources
• Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office and other software

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with 6% match
• 20 days of paid vacation plus 2 personal days
• 11 paid holidays
• Half-day Fridays during the summer
• Health and wellness stipend
• Professional development stipend
• Cell phone stipend
• Paid medical leave