Vice President, Development & Communications

Veterans Village of San Diego • San Diego, CA

4d • $100,000 - $150,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The VP of Development & Communication will spearhead VVSD’s development, fundraising, and grant-writing efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field, plus at least 5 years as a professional fundraiser.
• Proven experience raising private funding for nonprofit organizations and managing development personnel, preferably in an organization that focuses on military and/or veteran issues.
• Demonstrated experience with all facets of the role, including fundraising, proposal writing, special events, donor relations and engaging with private foundations
• Excellent writing skills
• Ability to fluently read, write and communicate in English
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Ability to, both mentally and physically, perform all aspects of job description and other duties as assigned by supervisor
• Able to work a flexible scheduled to include weekends and evenings
• Must have own vehicle, valid driver’s license and current vehicle insurance
• Capable to thrive in a challenging non-profit environment
• Able to work within a diverse environment
• Able to interact, professionally, in a wide variety of situations
• Ability to bend and lift light objects
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time while viewing a computer monitor
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard
• Capable of hearing and speaking to exchange information
• Seeing to read reports and data
• Ability to speak English
• Ability to work in a noisy, busy environment

Responsibilities

• Meet prospective donors and supporters on a continual basis to establish effective communications with them.
• Grow a major gifts program including identification, cultivation and solicitation of major donors.
• Oversee grant seeking including research, proposal writing, and reporting requirements.
• Build the planned giving program with a focus on deferred gifts such as bequest expectancies.
• Direct an annual fundraising program, including mailings and annual fundraising drives.
• Direct capital campaigns and other major fundraising drives.
• Coordinate fundraising special events.
• Direct employee fundraising drives.
• Oversee prospect research.
• Work closely with President/CEO and the Board of Directors to increase fundraising opportunities.
• Make public appearances/accept speaking engagements to share information about VVSD.
• Oversee fundraising database and tracking systems.
• Supervise and collaborate with other fundraising staff.
• Oversee creation of publications to support fundraising activities.
• Maintain gift recognition programs.
• Perform other related duties as requested.

Benefits

• VVSD offers competitive pay and benefits, including 12 paid holidays a year, paid vacation and paid sick leave, pension, health insurance, dental and vision plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior