Vice President of Development

About Us

Our organization is dedicated to transforming the educational landscape and improving student learning while uplifting the teaching profession through innovative solutions and advocacy efforts. We believe in empowering teachers to drive positive change and ensuring all students receive a high-quality education.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a passionate and strategic individual to join us as the Vice President of Philanthropy. In this role, you will lead our fundraising initiatives and oversee our Development team, playing a crucial part in advancing our mission.

Key Responsibilities

Fundraising Strategy and Execution:

• Shape and implement fundraising strategies for national and regional donor engagement.
• Engage in frontline fundraising activities and external engagements.
• Develop high-quality materials for funders such as strategy decks, grant reports, and proposals.
• Stay up-to-date on philanthropic trends to enhance our fundraising strategy.
  
  

Team Leadership And Development

• Manage and support a team of at least 5 staff members, leading meetings and capacity-building sessions.
• Build strong relationships across the organization to boost fundraising efforts.
• Uphold high performance standards and foster a diverse, inclusive, and supportive team culture.
  
  

Development Operations

• Implement efficient development strategies.
• Oversee our CRM system for accurate tracking of donor communications and financial records.
• Enhance planning processes and tracking systems to support effective fundraising.
  
  

Cultural Leadership

• Advocate for our Core Values and commitment to anti-racism.
• Cultivate a team culture that promotes growth and contribution to our mission.
  
  

Experience

Qualifications and Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years in nonprofit strategy, fundraising, and operations.
• Proficiency in development systems, CRM, and gift tracking.
• Demonstrated success in team management and cross-organizational collaboration.
  
  

Technical Skills

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Salesforce, G-Suite, Slack, and presentation tools.
  
  

Other Requirements

• Willingness to travel approximately once a month and work occasional evenings or weekends.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects effectively.
  
  

Core Values

• Dynamic Leadership
• High Quality Work
• Achieve Ambitious Goals
• Adaptability
• Effective Communication
• Solutions Orientation
  
  

Compensation And Benefits

We offer a competitive salary range of \(125,000 - \)200,000 based on experience and location. Our benefits package includes paid time off, health insurance, and various perks.

Application Process

Please submit your application by September 15, 2024. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible interview experience, offering reasonable accommodations as needed. Candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply as we value diversity.

Employment Type: Full-Time