Vice President Advancement

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Vice President of Advancement

Reports to : CEO

Supervisory Responsibilities : Advancement Directors, Advancement Specialist

Type of position : Full Time

Salary-Exempt Status : Overtime Exempt

Position Summary

This position works closely with the VP of Major Gifts and VP of Marketing and Community Engagement to assure the organization’s advancement culture, systems and procedures supports overall Advancement execution. This position provides leadership for our Corporate Partnerships and Impact Fund in support of the organization’s revenue goals and mission in every way. Works closely with the CEO and VP of Major Gifts to ensure Advisory Boards are in alignment with Governing Board Gold Standard of operations expectations and supporting the Chapter’s Advancement and Mission Delivery annual goals and objectives.

Essential Job Functions

Leadership & Strategic Responsibilities

As a member of the senior leadership team, this position helps set the strategic direction, culture, and financial and organization health of the institution. The individual is expected to be an exceptional fundraising professional and organizational development specialist.

The individual is expected to :

• Establish strong, constructive, and appropriate relationships with VP of Major Gifts, staff, governing board, volunteers, donors, and our communities.
• Oversee and lead execution of the Corporate and Impact Fund Advancement activities and plans in assuring execution of the Chapter Advancement Plan goals.
• Oversee and provide leadership to our Advancement Directors in ensuring Advancement Plan success by translating broad strategic goals into achievable tactical steps; setting and managing appropriate expectations; and effectively leading, managing and coaching the Advancement team across the chapter.
• Provide vision-based leadership in a complex organizational and fundraising environment.
• Lead performance of the team through regular and timely communication, one-on-ones, interims, and annual reviews.
• Work closely with the CEO to establish annual Advancement goals that will propel the organizational towards aspirational Wish goals.
• Work closely with the CEO and VP of Major Gifts in successfully leading Advisory Boards towards Board of Governor’s Gold Standard Board expectations and successfully supporting implementation of the Chapter’s Advancement Plan.
• Handle detailed, complex concepts and problems and make rapid decisions regarding management and development issues.
• Lead the tracking of progress toward revenue goals and job-related expenses through proper use of the Salesforce and chapter-specific forms and processes.
• Use discretion and independent judgement with broad authority and reasonable latitude to negotiate and / or make decisions [related to revenue development], which may financially impact the organization in substantial ways and depart from established standards.
• Represent OKI as a liaison with National on Advancement related calls and taskforces, such as the CDO call.
• Other duties as assigned.

Deliverables & Implementation Responsibilities

Core Competencies

Reliable - As reliable employees, we are consistently kind and respectful. We earn the confidence and trust of those we work with. We navigate our work with honesty and integrity by being accountable for the commitments we make.

Communicator -We own our roles as communicators by being authentic and consistent in our communications with each other. We foster open dialogue and encourage giving and receiving feedback. We share respectfully and listen carefully.

Inclusive- We are employees who strive to be inclusive, we invite the perspectives and insights others share. We value collective problem-solving and the shared success of every member of the chapter team toward our common goals.

Humble- Humble employees seek to continuously become more self-aware and assume best intentions in others. We are willing to consider how we show up to our work, seek clarity from others, and take responsibility for our words and actions.

Planful- We show respect for our work and others by being planful. We are organized in the management of our daily work. We are on time and prepared for meetings. And we embrace changes that create more effective and efficient ways to work together.

Energetic- We are excited about working with others who believe in the future of our chapter and take our functional and cultural roles seriously. We are resilient and supportive of each other through wins and challenges.

Pathfinder- People leaders are clear on the direction of the chapter and work hard to ensure there is clarity for our staff. We hold our teams and each other accountable. We collaborate with our peer leaders to remove barriers and maintain regular communication with each other to create unity within our teams.

Influencer- As leaders in this organization, we can create impact, shape decisions and effect outcomes. We take this responsibility seriously and commit to the hard work it takes to be unified and consistent for the success of this mission.

Mobilizer- We are leaders who align ourselves and our teams as changes happen in our chapter. We model adaptability, resilience, and positive culture during strategic shifts. We believe that we grow stronger by staying agile and pursuing continuous learning and growth for ourselves and the people we lead.

Partner- As leaders, we understand that we have an obligation to foster unity within chapter leadership. We are concerned for the wellbeing and success of each of our peers and their teams. We show up as capable, confident, and strategic so that every leader has the internal support needed to be successful.

Visionary -As visionaries we craft a vision for the future of our chapter and turn it into a thoughtful and inclusive strategy. We lead our teams in a way that is consistent with the whole plan and make decisions that are in line with accomplishing chapter goals. We can communicate the vision and the plan effectively to internal and external stake holders.

Qualifications

Physical Demands

While performing this job, employees may be required to talk, stand, or sit for long periods of time, walk, climb stairs, key data, stoop, twist, bend, crawl, speak and hear. Employees may drive a motor vehicle and may be required to travel during business hours. Person must also be able to move / lift to 20 pounds. While performing this job employee is exposed to weather prevalent at the time with varying noise levels. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a person with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.