VP or Director of Development

Objective

Passionate, resourceful, and adaptable professional with 15+ years of fundraising experience in fast paced, growing, and demanding work environments, reflecting a diversity of skill-sets, and organizational foci. Composed, compassionate, curious, and committed to working with all types of people in mission-focused companies and organizations that value impact, equity and a hunger for positive change.

Education:

Total Years Experience:

16 years

Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Thorough understanding of strategic planning – from the employee to the organizational level

• Extensive experience in the implementation of systems change mechanisms, such as adoption of new processes and programs, in the name of efficiency and positive change within an organization

• Mastery of personnel/volunteer management and recruitment

• Far-reaching technological savvy, including database management (Salesforce, Raiser’s Edge etc.)

• A robust understanding of marketing and communications efforts, ranging from press coverage to awareness/advocacy campaigns

• Major and individual gift solicitation success with a mission-driven mindset

• In-depth involvement with the prospecting, researching and cultivating of potential funding sources

• Continual success with corporate funders, and private and family foundations

• Comprehensive special event coordination and planning experience

Desired Salary:

$175,000.00