VP of Philanthropy and Communications

Responsibilities

• Designs, implements and manages a comprehensive revenue generating programs to address the immediate and long-term needs of the organization.
• Manages the Philanthropy and Communications teams in a manner which defines responsibilities and ensures that the department budgets, goals and objectives are met in an efficient and effective manner.
• Responsible for hiring, supervising, motivating and coaching Philanthropy and Communications team members.
• Identifies, cultivates, solicits and stewards current and prospective donors, including individuals, corporations, community organizations, foundations and government agencies.
• Oversees the system of prospect identification and evaluation and monitors prospect research to ensure timely dissemination of results.
• Establishes and manages procedures for securing and recording gifts and acknowledging donors to ensure timely execution and response.
• Calls donors with gifts of $1,000 or more to cultivate and steward the relationships.
• Develops and manages the annual department budgets.
• Tracks progress of fundraising efforts and proposed plans and reports to President/CEO.
• Serves as staff liaison to the Major Gifts & Philanthropy Committee, being responsible for preparing meeting agendas, taking minutes, assembling talking points and materials as well as follow-up with members, as well as training and coaching members as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in related field required; master’s degree preferred.
• Must possess a proven track record in developing and managing fundraising programs including supervisory experience in philanthropy, event planning, grant writing, prospect research, planned giving, donor cultivation and stewardship, and marketing of non-profit organizations.
• Minimum of eight years of progressive philanthropy experience with a minimum of five years leading teams to raise annual, capital, corporate, foundation and planned giving support.
• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to develop and achieve short- and long-term goals, identify and resolve complex issues, pay strict attention to detail, and handle multiple priorities.
• First-hand experience with the identification, cultivation, solicitation and closure of major gifts of $25,000+.
• Solid interpersonal and relationship-building skills to effectively interface with internal and external constituencies including staff, Board, volunteers, donors and prospects.
• Computer literacy required, including experience with database management software programs. Experience with Blackbaud’s Raiser’s Edge preferred.
• Demonstrated understanding of fundraising profession best practices and ethical standards, with a CFRE designation preferred.
• Must be available for evening hours and weekends to support organizational events.

Benefits

• Benefits Eligible: Yes To review benefits, please visit our website: https://montgomeryhospice.org/about-us/careers/