VP, Development
$72,960–$95,000 year
On-sitePortland, Maine, United States
Job Summary
Lead fundraising campaigns and staff teams to achieve the $2 million revenue goal for the Northern New England market. Identify, recruit, and develop medical and non-medical volunteer partners to champion campaign success through personal and corporate giving. Manage Fundraising Development Directors, mentor them to meet objectives, and build networks with corporate and community leaders to drive new business recruitment and donor stewardship. Engage volunteers in mission-based opportunities and seek Major Gifts opportunities to deepen event donor relationships. Work outside standard hours and travel daily across Maine, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire to support events, sponsors, and volunteers.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
- At least three years of relevant experience
- At least three years of experience in employee management
- Must be willing to work outside standard hours in support of events, sponsors, and volunteers, including evenings and weekends as needed
- Ability to lift and/or move large objects (such as boxes) with the expectation that heavier items would be broken down into smaller components, or requesting additional assistance may be required before lifting and/or moving
- Be willing and able to travel daily to meetings and events throughout the market (Maine, Central Massachusetts, and New Hampshire), with occasional overnight travel
Desired Qualifications
- At least three years of relevant experience, preferably in a development position in a similar non-profit organization
- At least three years of experience in employee management, preferably in development or fundraising staff
- Experience leading and cultivating high-level leaders at the C-suite level preferred
- Direct knowledge of special event fundraising tactics is preferred
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience securing corporate donations by participating in and leading top-level sponsorship asks
- Experience cultivating major donors, securing sponsorships, and recruiting new companies and donors
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