VP, Development

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $185,000 - $220,000

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THE POSITION

Serving as a key member of the RMHC Bay Area leadership team, the Vice President of Development reports directly to Chief Executive Officer and is responsible for the oversight, planning, and execution of a comprehensive annual development program. This leader will drive strategies to support the organizations growth plans, which are being fueled by a 3-year, $30 million expansion campaign and strategic expansion into new markets in the region (particularly the East Bay). In the years following the campaign, the goal is to increase contributed income from its current level of $5.4 million to $9+ million.

The Vice President of Development will work directly with donors, prospects and volunteer leaders to inspire transformational support of the RMHC Bay Area mission. Carrying a portfolio of high-value supporters, the VP will build meaningful relationships by cultivating, soliciting and stewarding major donors.

The VP will provide overall leadership and supervision to a full-time Development and Marketing team of eight. Additional consulting resources include campaign counsel for the duration of the campaign and strategic marketing and public relations support.

MAJOR OBJECTIVES

Within 12-18 months, the Vice President of Development will achieve the following major objectives :

• Develop and solicit a portfolio of 25 high-value supporters and build meaningful relationships by cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major donors.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with the Chief Executive Officer, Senior Leadership Team, Board, Development and Marketing team, and key donors; establish a visible and dynamic presence as a leader throughout the RMHC Bay Area community, and throughout the Bay Areas business and philanthropic communities.
• Lead and coach an established Development and Marketing team, supporting professional growth and inspiring high performance.
• Oversee fundraising goal setting, planning activities, and solicitation of major and campaign gifts based on ambitious yet achievable organizational goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES

STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP (30%)

DEVELOPMENT AND FUNDRAISING (50%)

MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS (20%)

QUALIFICATIONS

and motivating staff and contributing to their professional development goals; the ability

to inspire colleagues toward accomplishing common objectives.

set priorities, and focus on details while not losing sight of the big picture.

and economic backgrounds within a semi-medical environment; an understanding of the principles and practices of inclusion and belonging.

and / or CFRE would be an advantage.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The salary range for this position is $185,000 - $220,000. RMHC Bay Area offers a wide range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution, generous PTO, and holidays.