Vice President of Development
Rochester, NY
JK Executive Strategies is proud to partner with the Rochester chapter of a well-established global non-profit organization in search of a Vice President of Development to join its team! The Vice President of Development will be an integral part in the organizations fundraising and philanthropic efforts within the greater Rochester community.
This is a unique and exciting opportunity for a passionate nonprofit fundraising professional to trailblaze a new role within a highly respected, community-focused organization. This individual will be an essential part of the development team, working behind the scenes to manage the critical details that keep fundraising operations running smoothly—from overseeing systems and processes to supporting day-to-day logistics and ensuring everything is in place for the team’s success. You’ll be empowered to leverage innovative strategies and resources to drive immediate, impactful results that directly benefit the community.
Working closely with the Chief Development Officer and inheriting a talented, motivated team, you'll have the opportunity to build and guide a successful fundraising operation. The sky’s the limit as you dive into policies, procedures, and strategies, all while contributing to an organization that is a top 10 employer in the community. If you’re ready to leave a lasting legacy and truly serve the community, this role offers the perfect blend of challenge, opportunity, and purpose.
Position Description/Overview
Under the direction of the Chief Development Officer, the Vice President of Development will develop and guide practices that advance philanthropy at our client’s Greater Rochester chapter. The Vice President of Development will oversee the organization’s annual giving strategies and execution, implementation of capital and programmatic major gift strategies, oversee the development operations systems (including database, online giving, etc.), and overall constituent management (including identification, cultivation, and stewardship). The Vice President of Development will be responsible for providing strategic leadership, overseeing the annual giving and development systems teams, and be part of a team that successfully meets and exceeds fundraising goals in all areas. The role prioritizes project management. The Vice President of Philanthropy is part of a team that is fulfilling the mission and vision of the organization through philanthropic support while providing the leadership necessary to ensure the overall philanthropic approach is effective and efficient.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead key Development operations that specifically include annual giving fundraising, development systems, constituent management, annual giving stewardship, and development events.
- Lead a staff of development professionals to develop and execute a comprehensive Annual Giving strategy that empowers staff and volunteers to seek gifts of $1,000 through face-to-face interactions; and develop and execute annual giving strategies for all other gift levels with a focus on multi-channel approaches, segmentation, and analytics.
- Lead implementation of programmatic and capital major gifts strategies, including managing a team of direct fundraisers.
- Provide project management for major fundraising initiatives for all type of giving.
- Lead development operations to maximize fundraising in all areas, including annual, capital, grants, programs, and planned giving.
- Provide innovation and leadership for developing and maintaining a prospect pipeline and the overall best practices for constituent management.
- Participate in developing cases for support with Development team and key stakeholders from across the Association.
- As part of leading development operations, provide oversight for development systems, including database, online giving platforms, planned giving tools, and other platforms as needed.
- Oversee development systems including day-to-day operation and long-term strategizing for data usage.
- Oversee execution of best-in-class stewardship program that leads to multi-year, capital, and planned giving.
- Provide oversight of project management for all development events.
- Attend all required training, meetings and events.
- All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required.
- CFRE preferred.
- Proven development experience in a leadership role (7+ years in leadership), with a strong track record of successfully leading campaigns, campaign management, advancement services (including donor data, moves management, proposal creation, and development systems), and multifunctional staff-teams.
- Exceptional project management skills, with the ability to influence direct staff, colleagues, senior management, and volunteers.
- Strong interpersonal skills and excellent written communication skills.
- Demonstrated experience managing development database systems, with Raiser’s Edge experience preferred.
- Demonstrated experience utilizing data analytics to drive decision-making.
- Direct face-to-face fundraising experience preferred but not necessary.
- Ability to think strategically, work collaboratively, and make informed decisions.
- Leadership qualities that inspire and motivate teams, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
- Embodiment of the organization’s core values consistent with the mission of our client.
Salary Range
$110-$120k
JK Executive Strategies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of JK Executive Strategies to provide equal opportunity in employment and conditions of employment to all individuals regardless of age, race, color, religious beliefs, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, veteran or military status, disability, pregnancy-related condition, predisposing genetic characteristics, genetic information, marital status, familial status, prior arrest, domestic violence victim status, non-job related convictions, participation in lawful activities outside of our workplace, or any other status protected by law.
