Fundraising Vice President, Development
About The Position
The Vice President of Development is a chapter leadership role based in Indianapolis, covering the state of Indiana. The position drives fundraising success and revenue goals through positive engagement with staff and community volunteer leaders. It builds and cultivates relationships with community leaders and C-suite corporate partners, and leads the development of event growth strategies through community and volunteer engagement. Working with chapter and cross-functional leadership, the Vice President develops comprehensive development strategies and goals aligned with the Association’s strategic plan. The role leads, coaches, and mentors professional development staff and supports fundraising programs including mass-market and special events, corporate sponsorships and gifts, and major and planned gift pipeline development. Walk to End Alzheimer’s is a priority. The position is full-time at 37.5 hours per week and reports to the Executive Director. It includes travel of up to 40% within the chapter territory, primarily by car, with occasional overnight or air travel potentially required. The role may require a flexible schedule, including evenings, early mornings, and occasional weekends.
Requirements
- At least 7 years of proven leadership experience in peer-to-peer fundraising and other diversified fundraising programs.
- Experience with mass-market events such as Walk is required.
- Ability to analyze and use data to increase productivity and enhance results.
- Strong networking record and ability to cultivate key community and corporate leaders, including C-suite leaders.
- Proven success engaging community and corporate leaders in volunteer leadership roles.
- Experience in strategic implementation planning and budget development and management.
- Successful experience supervising, coaching, and motivating fundraising staff and volunteers.
- Ability to work cross-functionally to build capacity.
- Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and follow-through skills.
- Attention to detail and solid project management skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, Google Suite, and teleconferencing software such as Zoom.
- Proficiency with the internet and database or fundraising applications; Luminate is preferred.
- Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, early mornings, and occasional weekends.
- Willingness and ability to represent the Chapter at meetings and special events.
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 40% within the Chapter’s territory by car; occasional overnight or air travel may be required.
- Valid driver’s license, access to a reliable vehicle, good driving record, and proof of automobile insurance.
- Ability to bend, stoop, lift, and transport up to 25 pounds of materials.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in sales, business, or a related field is preferred.
- CFRE certification is a plus.
- Proficiency with Luminate is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive fundraising strategies and goals aligned with the Association’s strategic plan.
- Drive revenue growth through community engagement, corporate partnerships, fundraising events, and other development programs.
- Identify and cultivate relationships with community leaders and C-suite corporate partners.
- Recruit, manage, coach, and motivate fundraising staff and volunteers.
- Lead and support event growth strategies, with a priority on Walk to End Alzheimer’s.
- Build and manage programs involving mass-market and special events, corporate sponsorships and gifts, and major and planned gift pipelines.
- Develop and manage budgets and implement strategic plans.
- Analyze and use data to improve productivity and results.
- Work cross-functionally with chapter and organizational leadership to build capacity.
- Represent the Chapter at meetings and special events.
- Travel within the Chapter’s territory to fulfill job goals.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Flexible spending accounts
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Long-term care insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Generous paid time off
- 12 annual holidays
- Paid family leave
- Annual Cultural & Heritage Day
- Volunteer Day of the employee’s choosing
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Annual School Visitation Day for full-time employees
- Elder Care Facility Day of the employee’s choosing for full-time employees
- Bonus eligibility based on individual and organizational performance, up to $16,000
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
