Senior Vice President

Reports To: Chief Operations Officer (COO) Region: Marin to Monterey County (Region 1) San Jose, CAFull-Time/ExemptSpecial Olympics Northern Californias ("SoNorCal") mission is to create an inclusive community where people with and without disabilities can make connections, develop healthy lifestyles, achieve success, and experience the joy of sports. Through the contributions and leadership of people with and without intellectual disabilities, Special Olympics Northern California is fostering inclusive communities for all to live active, healthy, and fulfilling lives through the power of sports.Position Summary: SoNorCal is initiating a multi-year reorganization that will allow us to better serve our athletes and volunteers. Through regionalization, we aim to achieve our Strategic Goals: Increase the athlete base and enhance the quality and impact of our programs, invest in our staff and volunteers & ignite support to enhance our mission, increasing participation and long-term engagement for all stakeholders. The SVP will be the "face" of the organization in the assigned region.Region 1 includes Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, San Benito, Santa Cruz, and Monterey counties. This is a vibrant community, and the SVP will be responsible for strategically elevating the presence and impact of Special Olympics Northern California. The SVP will manage and develop staff, leverage resources to achieve our strategic goals, and collaborate with multiple departments and leaders across the organization to deepen our impact. This SVP leads the region's revenue growth, maintaining oversight of the quality of services and implementing strategies for growth in community-based activities, community partnerships for funding, athlete and volunteer recruitment, and overall community engagement and awareness. This position will represent the organization to the public.Responsibilities & Essential Functions:Manage an individual revenue plan and the region's collective plan, to meet an annual revenue goal of greater than $1M in fundraising revenue.Oversee a regional staff of at least 2 direct reports, comprised of staff in both Development and Program departments.Develop and implement strategies aligning with SoNorCal's Strategic Plan and annual budget to ensure that the assigned region meets stated revenue and programmatic goals.Develop new sources of corporate and community revenue including, but not limited to, Program and event sponsorships, corporate giving, corporate grants, corporate engagement & employee giving, consumer campaigns, community giving, and third-party events.Cultivate and steward individual and major gift prospects in the region.Collaborate with the Development department, CDO, and across other Special Olympics Northern California regions to spearhead and develop fundraising opportunities.Create and manage a Regional Impact Council of community members to provide financial support in the region.Financial management includes preparing, monitoring, and executing the annual regional budget.Build strategic partnerships to include but not limited to:Local school districts, universities, and colleges.Agencies and other service providers.Groups/organizations to support volunteer needs.Law enforcement agencies/ Department of Corrections relationships.Community outreach focused on meeting or exceeding athlete and volunteer recruitment goals and identifying community partners to help support those goals.Adhering to and enforcing SoNorCal processes, policies, and procedures (performance, training, discipline, etc.).Other duties as assigned.Required Qualifications:Bachelor's degree.5+ years of nonprofit experience in a role with revenue goals and responsibilities.Fundraising experience including sponsorships, events, and grants5+ years of management & staff supervision experience.Experience in a non-profit with more than $1M in fundraising revenue.Demonstrated leadership and people management experience with positive operational results.Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with volunteers and other community or business leaders.Proficient, advanced experience with Salesforce, especially with regard to comprehension of reporting.Excellent oral and written communication skills.Financial management experience including budget development and implementation.Ability to travel throughout the region's geographic area regularly.Evenings and weekends work as needed.Computer proficiency including Salesforce, Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, and other technology programsBenefits: We offer an inclusive, casual work environment. The compensation is $135,000 -$150,000 and is based on experience. Benefits include, but are not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) retirement plan, life and long-term disability insurance, vacation, sick and personal days, federal holidays, and a paid winter break.To Apply: Please send your resume and cover letter to Stacy Nelson & Associates-Leadership Search Partners at stacyn@ or visit our website at Olympics Northern California is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment are committed to creating an inclusive work environment where all individuals, regardless of race, color, ethnic background, religion, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or disabilities. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities; please let us know if you need accommodations for the interview process. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including those with diverse backgrounds.

Created: 2025-02-23