Vice President, Development & Communications
About The Position
A mission-driven organization, LMM has a 56-year history of service to the community and is a recognized leader in implementing best practice for safety net services and providing innovative solutions that assist people on their journey to stability, self-sufficiency, and well-being. Serving Northeast Ohio, we help people obtain job skills and employment, locate safe and stable housing, access supportive services, and overcome barriers to secure second chances in the community. We are seeking a dynamic fundraising professional with leadership experience and the ability to activate strategy to help us achieve our annual and long-term goals of growing our private sector funding and elevating LMM's presence and brand. The Vice President of Development & Communications has the support of a committed team, including the President & CEO, Board of Directors, senior leaders, department team, staff partners, and volunteers who are brand ambassadors in promoting the mission and forwarding the philanthropic activities of the organization. Some of the duties include: Direct the strategic, operational and management planning and implementation of the fund development, communications and public relations activities of the organization’s major service areas and administrative projects. Collaborate with the President & CEO, Board of Directors, and senior leadership on developing and stewarding relationships with key LMM audiences, including: individual donors, foundations, corporations, community leaders, partnering organizations, Lutheran affiliates and ecumenical partners. Serve as a primary contact for building and cultivating relationships with major funders and corporate partners. P rovide staff leadership for the Board Development Committee and support the CEO’s efforts towards board development, meetings and activities. Plan and execute capital campaigns, in coordination with the executive and Board leadership, special committees, consultants, and development and communications staff. Strengthen the organization’s ability to elevate LMM’s presence in the community by providing resources, knowledge and expertise to enhance communications, public relations and brand management activities. Represent LMM at speaking engagements at various faith-based and community partner engagement events, and other venues as appropriate. Recruit, hire, and supervise department staff; offer appropriate training and development opportunities to engage a high performing team. Optimize and maintain donor management and communication systems to inform data-driven strategies and outcome reporting. Maintain high standards of ethical and professional conduct in terms of privacy of donor, funder and client information, and adhere to confidentiality policies.
Requirements
- Our ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree; Master’s preferred in related field (Nonprofit Management, Business Development, Public Relations, Communications, etc.).
- At least 7 years of experience in non-profit development and public relations, including supervisory/management experience.
- Fund-raising experience in annual campaigns, major gifts, planned giving, corporate sponsorships and foundation grants.
- The ideal candidate is a confident spokesperson, with excellent written and oral communications skills with experience in community engagement, and capable of leading and developing a team to advance the mission and values of LMM.
Nice To Haves
- Fund raising certification (CFRE) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Direct the strategic, operational and management planning and implementation of the fund development, communications and public relations activities of the organization’s major service areas and administrative projects.
- Collaborate with the President & CEO, Board of Directors, and senior leadership on developing and stewarding relationships with key LMM audiences, including: individual donors, foundations, corporations, community leaders, partnering organizations, Lutheran affiliates and ecumenical partners.
- Serve as a primary contact for building and cultivating relationships with major funders and corporate partners.
- Provide staff leadership for the Board Development Committee and support the CEO’s efforts towards board development, meetings and activities.
- Plan and execute capital campaigns, in coordination with the executive and Board leadership, special committees, consultants, and development and communications staff.
- Strengthen the organization’s ability to elevate LMM’s presence in the community by providing resources, knowledge and expertise to enhance communications, public relations and brand management activities.
- Represent LMM at speaking engagements at various faith-based and community partner engagement events, and other venues as appropriate.
- Recruit, hire, and supervise department staff; offer appropriate training and development opportunities to engage a high performing team.
- Optimize and maintain donor management and communication systems to inform data-driven strategies and outcome reporting.
- Maintain high standards of ethical and professional conduct in terms of privacy of donor, funder and client information, and adhere to confidentiality policies.
Benefits
- LMM offers a number of benefits for staff including, but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, disability, life, generous paid time off and a 403(b)retirement savings plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
