Director of Philanthropy II

Objectives:

The Director of Philanthropy II will work collaboratively with the Chief Advancement Officer and Chief Executive Officer to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward individual, corporate, and foundation funds on a national level. The position requires a high degree of professionalism and an ability to interact with a variety of organizations and individuals to increase the visibility and fundraising success of the National Council. There are no formal supervisory responsibilities.

 This position requires travel for donor relations; physical mobility is necessary. Work venues vary from office, to social events, to presentations, to large and small meetings and interactions with individuals. Some evening/weekend work is required. The ability to coordinate a variety of tasks simultaneously and handle tension and stress in a positive manner is necessary to be successful in this role.

 Position Goals:

• Strategically manage a portfolio of corporate, foundation, and individual prospects
• Participate in a collaborative moves management strategy
• Initiate contact with prospective donors and create cultivation strategies for each
• Maintain the highest ethical standards in all circumstances
• Build a network of relationships with Vincentians, Council, and National Foundation leadership, donors, and national staff
• Craft a result-driven strategy for building strong relationships with individuals, national corporate sponsors, and/or other partner organizations/businesses

 Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of 150-175 donors and prospects
• Oversee each step of the donor pipeline: identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship
• Write proposals for funding and manage the efforts of outside grant writers
• Develop individual donor strategies, renewing and upgrading gifts, deepening relationships with the National Council
• Collaborate nationally to enhance relationships with corporations, foundations, and individuals for philanthropic investment
• Incorporate planned giving wherever possible in philanthropy communications
• Record all donor strategies and communications in the CRM
• Provide regular reports on progress to goal and strategies to reach goal
• Maintain confidentiality about any proprietary data and privileged information concerning SVdP, its donors, staff, members, volunteers, entities and programs.
• Assist in the implementation of the National Strategic Plan goals
• Other assignments as determined by the Chief Advancement Officer and/or the Chief Executive Officer

 Key Competencies of the Position:

• Understanding of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, its mission and values
• Knowledgeable of development principles, fundraising strategies and ethics, and familiarity with the “moves management” process
• The ability to develop and sustain positive relationships with individuals and corporations
• Strong organization skills, ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines

 Skills, Knowledge, and Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of five years’ professional experience in nonprofit fundraising, with progressive responsibility and a proven record of successful donor engagement
• Experience with Donor Perfect or other comprehensive CRM software.
• Knowledge of grant identification, development, and management, particularly for federal, state and private foundation grants.
• Demonstrated ability in grant and proposal writing, including budget development.
• Demonstrated knowledge of methods, practices and procedures for obtaining information about the giving programs of local and national government and private foundations.
• A record of identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding philanthropic relationships with high-profile individuals, foundations, and corporate leaders
• Experience in building strategic relationships and partnerships for long-term collaborations
• Strong critical thinking skills, big-picture, creative strategic thinking
• Experience working with grant writers or other funding proposal collaboration
• Skilled in oral and written presentations
• Build trust internally and externally and command a professional image
• Ability to work independently, to be a self-starter, to manage multiple projects, set and manages priorities, make sound decisions, and meet deadlines
• Minimum of a bachelor degree (preferred Masters) in a related field

 Scope/Complexity:

• Enhance the operational effectiveness of the National Council Office staff
• Provide fundraising assistance to Arch/Diocesan Councils and individual Conferences throughout the United States
• Develop relationships with individuals, foundations, and corporations
• Willing and able to travel nationally

 Accountability:

• Support the Rule (SVdPUSA governance manual) and By-Laws of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul
• Adhere to policies and procedures of the Society and all pertinent legal regulations
• Prepare and accomplish annual performance objectives
• Participate in annual self-evaluation and performance review

  To apply: Send cover letter and resume to afilson@svdpusa.org