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Vice President of Philanthropy
Job Description
This position will lead the execution of the Annual Campaign plan to include special events and promotional activities. The VP of Philanthropy will be responsible for helping volunteers and staff as they solicit Annual Campaign gifts for assigned association branches. This position will assist the SVP of Association Advancement with endowment initiatives as well as capital campaigns. Together with the Financial Development team, the VP of Philanthropy will be an active member of the community, who continually seeks opportunities to share the Y’s cause driven message.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
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Assist the SVP of Association Advancement in leading the Association Financial Development Department to execute the Annual Campaign plan and best practices.
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Actively work with the Branch staff and volunteers to assist in reaching their established campaign goals.
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Lead and coach the Financial Development Manager with soliciting identified midlevel prospects.
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Work in conjunction with the Association Financial Development Department in creating a robust prospect pipeline for themselves, as well as Branch staff and volunteers.
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Work as a leader, coach, and mentor for branch staff and volunteers related to all aspects of fundraising and will demonstrate best practices in the field.
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Work closely with the Branches to ensure efforts are in coordination with Association Annual Campaign priorities.
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Assist the SVP of Association Advancement on Endowment and Capital Initiatives.
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Work collaboratively with the other Annual Campaign staff and the Association Financial Development staff.
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Fulfill Association donor reporting requirements, and coordinate with branch or Association staff for timely donor recognition.
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Seeks new opportunities for revenue generation, marketing, and relevance of mission based programs.
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Assists in promotion and marketing of mission based programs, community projects and special events.
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Develops, produces, and distributes program information necessary to promote assigned programs and Association activities, in accordance with marketing plans and YUSA branding requirements.
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Identifies and builds relationships with internal and/or external partners or key stakeholders, such as service groups, community organizations or companies, to support mission, programs or projects.
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Educates community members about the charitable nature of the Y.
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Be the eyes and ears of our community, bringing issues forward of concern to our Y.
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Bachelor's degree in related field and 10 years of fundraising leadership.
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Proficiency in using Microsoft Office programs.
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Excellent human relation skills, good organizational and communication skills (both written and verbal), including the ability to present before large groups, interact with high-level donors, and to represent the Y in a professional and appealing manner to all prospective donors, volunteers, staff, and in the community.
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Dynamic problem solver with exceptional leadership abilities who can empower staff to give superior customer service to volunteers, community partners and donors.
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Possesses an entrepreneurial attitude seeking continual process improvement, revenue generation, and budgeting knowledge.
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The successful candidate must have a personal vehicle and the ability to travel locally on a consistent basis.
This is a full time 40 hour/week hourly position. The salary range is $80,000 - $100,000 annually w/full benefits that include Medical, Dental, Vision, Pension, 403B, Childcare, and Tuition Reimbursement!
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