Vice President of Development

The Vice President of Development leads the comprehensive fundraising and development program in support of The Children's Shelter's mission and strategic priorities.

What You Will Do

Develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy, lead prospect research, portfolio and moves management, solicitation, cultivation, and stewardship for individual, corporate, and foundation donors.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in fundraising, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to build strong relationships with donors, the Board, volunteers, staff, and community partners.

Requirements

• Develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy
• Lead prospect research, portfolio and moves management, solicitation, cultivation, and stewardship for individual, corporate, and foundation donors
• Maintain current knowledge of organizational programs, child and family welfare issues, and funding trends
• Serve as staff liaison to the Board Development Committee
• Partner with Program, Human Resources, and Finance leaders to develop and administer compliant grant proposals, budgets, and awards
• Manage departmental budgets, expenditures, policies, records, ethical standards, regulatory requirements, and accreditation compliance
• Use data and continuous quality improvement practices to evaluate results and improve operations and services
• Build a collaborative, accountable culture aligned with the organization's mission, values, employee promise, Trauma-Informed Care principles, safety practices, and commitment to engagement and retention