Vice President, Development & Communications

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Fund raising certification (CFRE) preferred.
• 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.

Preferred

• Master’s preferred in related field (Nonprofit Management, Business Development, Public Relations, Communications, etc.).
• Fund raising certification (CFRE) preferred.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, disability, life, generous paid time off and a 403(b)retirement savings plan.