Vice President - Development

Partners for HOME•Atlanta, GA

2d•$99,200 - $111,600•Onsite

About The Position

Partners for HOME is seeking a Vice President of Development (VPD) to join our mission to make homelessness in the City of Atlanta rare, brief and nonrecurring by providing strategic leadership over development. The VPD will work closely with the CEO, staff and Board of Directors to implement strategies to drive revenue and advance fundraising strategy while overseeing staff and contractors to execute the work. Together with his/her/their team, the VPD will: Secure public and private support, resource alignment and funding for CoC initiatives; and Develop and implement a strategic development plan to ensure organizational operation support now and into the future.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent with at least 5 years of progressive experience in a similar role.
Comprehensive knowledge in nonprofit fundraising, and development
Ability to maintain knowledge and professional development in market research, business trends and fundraising trends that may impact needs and resources
Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office and other software
Ability to create exceptional written content and deliver verbal presentations in multiple settings, and present complex information in a clear, compelling and concise manner.
Ability to navigate complex political, private, and non-profit sectors and build and nurture collaborative relationships with a variety of stakeholders – donors, Boards, public officials, member organization, and other community leaders and partners.
Ability to initiate, plan, execute, monitor, and evaluate the work of a team to achieve specifical goals within defined timelines.
Adaptable to change and responsive to incorporating new insights into plans and strategies. Comfortable making decisions and the ability to thrive in an ambiguous environment or with imperfect information.
Proven ability to provide long term strategic direction, lead strategic plans, and direct team execution against measurable goals and objectives. Ability to recruit, develop, and retain a high-performing and diverse teams.
Ability to align strategic development to advance Partners for HOME DEIB goals. Motivation and ability to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with volunteers, community and business leaders, donors, and fund recipients to generate necessary resources
Meet annual fundraising goals per the development of a strategic development plan
Develop and maintain a successful corporate, foundation, and individual solicitation program, including developing a strategic development plan, identifying priorities and prospects, and building resources and connections to implement the plan.
Create and manage a portfolio of corporate, foundation, and individual prospects, communicate with current and prospective donors to build relationships and secure grants and donation
Initiate strategic ways to generate revenue
Development long- and short- range plans that ensure long-term sustainability for both PFH and the CoC
Build relationships and inspire investment including a systematic approach of personal connection and outreach to potential donors
Oversee all grant writing and submissions including the annual HUD CoC NOFA
Provide strategic leadership over efforts to improve public policy and secure support and funding for solutions to homelessness.
Convey energy, meaning and importance of PFH and the CoC mission and work
Promote idea or vision, able to read the audience, and persuade others to take action
Partners with the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Program Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Board members and others for donor cultivation and solicitation.
Meet donor needs by providing strategies and opportunities that raise revenue and other resources while building trust and benefitting both parties
Recognize the power of effective stewardship and development and implement relationship plans for donors of all giving levels
Cultivate and solicit contributions from prospective and current individual and corporate donors, and secure private grants
Engage with donors year-round, recognizing impact of gift, communicating progress and results, inspiring involvement and ensuring quality experience
Collect and record relevant donor and volunteer information to forge partnerships, increase engagement and sustain relationships
Participate in community activities which contribute to the acquisition and retention of individual donors
Work closely with leadership to create and advance the CoC strategic plan and PFH business plan
Value and leverage the power of external networks and relationships
Partner with CPO to identify key areas of impact for development and communication opportunities
Conduct, analyze and interpret internal and external research to support planning and development of organizational resource development and marketing strategies and plan
Progressive thinker, understanding philanthropic trends and best practices in donor-centered fund-raising
Effective presenter, active listener, open to new ideas, keeps supporters informed and engaged
Self-directed, pro-active and holds one-self accountable