VP, Donor Development and Relationships

GENERAL SUMMARY:
The VP, Donor Development and Relationships is responsible for setting strategy and leading Precept’s fundraising team in executing plans to achieve Precept’s fundraising goals.

JOB FUNCTIONS:
Creates and implements a strategic plan to raise funds for Precept.
Develops fundraising campaigns and events that engage donors and foster long-term relationships.
Personally, maintains a major giver caseload.
Oversees planning and execution of Precept’s annual fundraising event.
Leads and manages Precept’s fundraising team in Identifying new potential donors, cultivating those relationships, and maintaining relationships with existing givers.
Coordinates with other departments to effectively execute fundraising initiatives.
Oversees the development budget and monitors department expenses.
Tracks donation activity, maintains accurate donation records, and provides timely reporting and analytics.
Works with Precept’s marketing team to develop marketing materials and fundraising campaigns.
Ensures compliance with all relevant regulations and laws, maintaining accountability standards to donors and ensuring compliance with code of ethics principles and transparency.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Proven leadership skills to guide, inspire, and motivate a team towards achieving organizational fundraising goals and objectives
Strategic planning abilities to develop and implement comprehensive fundraising plans.
Superior interpersonal and communication skills to build and maintain relationships with donors, stakeholders, and team members.
Strong financial acumen to manage budgets, financial goals and demonstrate fiscal responsibility.
Detail-oriented analytical skills for identifying fundraising opportunities and monitoring fundraising activities.
Proficient networking skills to expand donor base and secure new funding sources.
Ability to use CRM and other fundraising software to track and analyze donor information and preferences.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
BS degree required. 7-10 years of experience in fundraising, alumni affairs, public relations, student activities, program administration or a related field. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Prior history of successful donor development a must.