Vice President, Development & Communications

Veterans Village of San DiegoSan Diego, CA
4d$100,000 - $150,000Onsite

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.
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