VP of Development

Job Description

Job Title:   Vice President of Development Rev. Date: 2/22/22
Department:   Administration SOC Code:
Location:    

Life Revitalization Center

 FLSA: Salary Non-exempt
Reports to:   COO EEO Code:
Responsibility:   Executive  

Apply at Cherry Street Mission.org

Purpose: The VP of Development is responsible for developing and executing strategies for raising money to support the ministries of Cherry Street Mission Ministries. The VP will be predominantly forward facing and have high visibility in the Toledo Region. This role works directly with the CEO/President and COO to establish systems and processes to assure the ongoing support of the work.

The VP of Development directs and manages the employees in the Development Office, including Donor Care, Communications, Grants, and Marketing.

This position oversees the development and retention of funding from the Private, Public, Corporate, and Grant sectors. Focusing on building, retaining, and growing the Mid to Major gifts program.
Essential Functions:
·         Responsible for developing and achieving an annual income budget and working directly with the Accounting Manager and VP of Business Strategy to maintain awareness of all monthly and YTD income metrics;

·         Develops and executes strategy for cultivating and bringing to completion the acquisition of operational funds and capital funds through high-value donors (i.e., individuals, family groups, foundations, etc.) This will involve personal relationship development and willingness to connect on a ministry level to these individuals. (Donor Centric Model);

·         Develop and cultivate a new generation of major gift donors. Moving donors from the existing donor base to become INVESTORS in support of the work. Create and implement a strategic plan for enhanced major gift Investor fundraising and overall philanthropic giving to the Ministry.;

·         Lead, Direct and Manage the Development Team to maintain connection and acquisition of funds through mass communication to our donor base. Develops strategies to maintain all donors and grow their investment in the Ministry;

·         Lead, Direct and Manage with Communication Team to ensure a strategy for researching grants and the timely submission of grants chosen. Tracks grants accepted and maintain an internal system to ensure the organization aligns with grant requirements. Working with the VP of Business Strategy ensures the Ministry has spent the funds accordingly;

·         Lead, Direct and Manage the Communication Team’s strategy regarding all messaging that the Ministry releases to the public. This includes direct mail, newsletters, thank you letters, social media, traditional media, speaking engagements, public relations, etc;

·         Participates in various regional groups to ensure Cherry Street Mission Ministries is present among decision-making groups and influencers.

·         Attends strategic social gatherings and functions as a representative of the Ministry, seeking to advance the institution;

·         Educates Cherry Street staff as is appropriate in the basics of philanthropy and donor-centric fundraising;

·         Working with other VP’s ensures timely public notice of specific gift-in-kind needs to the community;

 

*Essential Functions may be revised upon management discretion

 
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have most, if not all, of the following:

  • An enthusiastic commitment to and ability to articulate the mission of CSMM as a Christian-based ministry;
  • Ability to both inspire and encourage CSMM leadership, Board and staff, and donor relation team members to embrace a culture of philanthropy and to achieve fundraising goals and objectives;
  • An ability to design, implement and execute a fundraising plan, including individualized cultivation, solicitation, and recognition strategies for investor gifts, planned giving, annual fund, and foundation giving;
  • Possess an understanding of and commitment to the Christian faith, appreciate his/her own spiritual formation, and respect others’. she/he is an active member of a Christian faith community;

 

  • Previous experience identifying and securing six and seven-figure gifts from individuals, foundations, and corporations;
  • Capacity to educate about and prioritize fundraising activities for the President, COO, and Board of Trustees;
  • A proven ability to create a collaborative environment and lead a professional team in accomplishing goals;
  • An ability to manage staff, developing useful data models to identify prospective individual major donor gift donors;
  • A demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with a broad spectrum of people, including Board, staff, volunteers, donors, prospects, and community leadership;
  • A “can-do” entrepreneurial spirit and willingness to pitch in to help the team;
  • An ability to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends;

 

Education and Experience
·         Bachelor’s Degree required;

  • A minimum of five years of successful fundraising major gift fundraising experience in a leadership position required. Familiarity with CSMM and its constituency preferred;

 
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
·         Basic to advanced computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Windows

·         Knowledge of non-profit accounting best practices

·         Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

·         Public speaking experience

·         Proven record of fundraising success

·         Experience working with volunteers

 
Licenses, Certificates, and Other Requirements
·         None

 

*As a condition of employment, each team member is required to agree to the Cherry Street Mission Ministries Statement of Faith.

 
Work Environment:

Exposure to (“F” Frequent; “O” Occasional; “R” Rare; “N” Never) :

N Fumes O Humidity N Electrical Hazards
O Dust N Mechanical Hazards N Burn Hazards
N Loud Noise N Biological Hazards N Sharp objects
N Vibration N Chemical Hazards N Fall Hazards
N Confined Spaces N Height Hazards N Overhead Hazards

 

 
Equipment/Personal Protective Equipment Used
·         Basic office equipment such as computer, copy machine, file cabinets, phone.
 

Physical Demands (“F” Frequent; “O” Occasional; “R” Rare; “N” Never)

O Stand R Handle/Feel (using fingers) R Grasp
O Walk R Crouch/Kneel/Stoop/Crawl O Climb
F Sit F Talk N Balance
F See/Detect F Hear/Listen R Bend
N Push/Pull N Apply repetitive motion O Reach

 

 

 

 

Lifting Requirements

☒ Sedentary work – Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

☐ Light work – Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg control requires exertion of forces greater than that of sedentary work and if the worker sits most of the time, the job is considered light work.

☐ Medium work – Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

☐ Heavy work – Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

☐ Very heavy work – Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

 


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