VP, Development
$72,960–$95,000 year
HybridPortland, Maine, United States
Job Summary
Lead the development/fundraising campaigns and staff teams in the Northern New England market to achieve the $2 million revenue goal and bold targets. Directly manage Fundraising Development Directors, mentoring them while cultivating major donors, securing corporate sponsorships, and recruiting new companies and volunteers. Engage medical and non-medical volunteer partners to champion fundraising success through personal and corporate giving, and build relationships with corporate and business leaders. Drive campaign growth by implementing best practices and expanding the donor base through strategic outreach and stewardship. Work outside standard hours as needed for events and support daily travel throughout Maine, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire.
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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