Vice President of Philanthropy

Children's Home Society of South Dakota • Rapid City, SD

10d • $130,561 - $154,877

About The Position

Children’s Home Society of South Dakota is seeking a Vice President of Philanthropy to help cultivate and steward relationships with majors donors in securing significant philanthropic support for the organization, managing and mentoring a team of development and fundraising professionals, and executing key strategic fundraising plans. As a leader in compassionate, trauma-informed care, Children's Home Society is committed to fostering equity and inclusion in all aspects of our work. By joining our team, you will make a difference every day—creating positive change for individuals, families, and communities. Each smile, hug, and heart you touch will reflect the meaningful impact of your work.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field (such as nonprofit management, fundraising, business, or communications) required.
• Proven experience in major gifts fundraising, donor relations, or related roles within the nonprofit sector.
• Familiarity with donor management systems and databases.
• Experience in crafting compelling fundraising proposals and presentations.
• Knowledge of local philanthropic landscape and networks.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in nonprofit management, philanthropy, or related field preferred
• Certification in fundraising (CFRE) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Development: Collaborate with the CPO to develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy aligned with the organization's mission and goals. Identify and prioritize key donor segments, including major donors, corporate partners, and foundations. Conduct market research to identify potential funding sources and emerging philanthropic trends.
• Team Leadership: Oversee a team of development professionals made up of CHF’s Directors of Development team. Provide mentorship and coaching to team members to enhance their fundraising skills and performance.? In conjunction with the CPO, set clear performance metrics and hold team members accountable for achieving fundraising goals.
• Major Donor Cultivation and Solicitation: Identify and research potential major donors within the organization's donor database and beyond. Develop and execute personalized cultivation and solicitation strategies for major donors. Create compelling proposals and presentations to showcase the impact of philanthropic investments.
• Relationship Building: Cultivate strong relationships with current major donors, understanding their philanthropic interests and motivations. Initiate and maintain regular communication with major donors through in-person meetings, phone calls, emails, and events. Ensure donors feel valued and engaged with the organization's work.
• Donor Stewardship: Develop and implement stewardship plans to recognize and acknowledge major donors' contributions. Collaborate with program staff to provide updates on the use and impact of donors' gifts. Facilitate personalized interactions and experiences for major donors, including site visits and engagement opportunities.
• Prospect Identification: Collaborate with research and development teams to identify new potential major donors. Utilize data analytics and wealth screening tools to assess donors' giving capacity.
• Collaboration and Reporting: Collaborate with the development team to ensure alignment with overall fundraising goals. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of donor interactions in the organization's donor management system. Prepare regular reports on major donor engagement, solicitation progress, and fundraising outcomes.

Benefits

• Work-Life Balance: Flexibility in schedule
• Competitive Compensation: $130,561.00-$154,876.80/annually (Depending on Experience/Education)
• Comprehensive Benefits: Equal up to 30% of your salary. Two health insurance options (Traditional Plan & High Deductible Health Plan with HSA), vision, dental, employer-paid Group Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Short Term & Long-Term Disability, and additional voluntary life and critical illness plans.
• Financial/Education Assistance: Up to $200 per month in tuition reimbursement or student loan repayment for qualifying employees.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Includes a generous PTO package with 40 hours upfront, 10 paid holidays, and 8 hours "Day of Service" for volunteering in the community.
• Retirement Plans: Once entry into the plan, employees receive a 3% employer contribution each pay period and up to an additional 5% annual contribution . Employees are 100% vested after 4 years of credited service.
• Referral Bonuses: Earn up to $1,000 for referring new employees.

What This Job Offers

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