Vice President of Advancement

Vice President of Advancement Vice President of Advancement provides the strategic direction and management of all the functions of the Office of Advancement to build Concordia Places philanthropic support, visibility, and position in the community. The Office of Advancement includes marketing, communications, external relations, as well as, the fundraising/development areas and corresponding supports for donor relations, annual and major gifts, campaigns and special events, corporate, foundation, planned giving, and select public funding. Reports to President/CEO. Responsibilities Strategy and Oversight Prepare, implement and monitor an advancement strategic plan and supporting annual plans with goals for revenue, donor acquisition/retention, communications, etc. Lead advancement plans that result in diversified and long-term funding streams (private foundations, corporate, individuals, and public) to sustain current program operations and support future growth Oversee and support annual fund strategies, including events, individual giving, appeals, repeat giving programs, and foundation and corporate support Forge new and steward existing relationships to build Concordias visibility, impact and financial resources; coordinate with the board and other leadership to leverage networks and resources Development Instill donor stewardship and cultivation programs that promote strong donor ties, donor retention, and increase year-over-year giving and giving levels Integrate planned giving into major gift asks and overall Concordia Place giving programs Manage and grow own portfolio of major donors; oversee and mentor other team members with donor cultivation, moves management, and stewardship Responsible for the development, implementation and management of capital campaigns as needed for strategic initiatives Coordinate efforts across departments and functions to execute an overall engagement strategy for parents and recruit volunteer leadership Ensure efficient and effective processes for private and public grants, including prospect research, proposal and template development, submission, and acknowledgment. Collaborate with program services and finance for reporting as appropriate Planned Giving Create and implement overall planned giving strategy and campaign to raise awareness, steward existing donors, and grow the Mission Endowment Fund for future mission needs Develop rational for endowment and planned gifts; develop other infrastructure needs, such as collateral, updated website, connections to resources, etc. Incorporate endowment/planned giving into major gift conversations Maintain and steward a thriving and growing 1981 Society of committed planned gift donors Outreach, Marketing, and Communications Actively inspire, promote and champion Concordia through networks, presentations, events, community, social media, etc. Develop and lead a comprehensive outreach strategy to develop strong relationships with stakeholders, including participants, donors, philanthropic community, and elected officials Ensure a cohesive message and communications strategy that aligns with fundraising needs and simultaneously builds Concordias external brand, reputation and visibility Oversee the marketing, website and social media, and coordinated outreach to prospective and current families to drive enrollment and retention Liaison and Leadership Lead advancement function for leadership and the Board of Directors, such as onboarding, fundraising education, messaging, support committee work, etc. Support professional growth and development of team members Develop, monitor and report on institutional advancement metrics Proactively ensure the infrastructure for an efficient and effective advancement office; involves developing department and project budgets; managing spending to budget; maintaining policies and procedures; and securing appropriate tools and technology Inspire collaboration between advancement and program teams, resulting in engagement with families we serve, stories from those we serve, and strong funding applications and reporting processes As an executive leader, drive culture and actively promote Concordia Place guiding principles across functions, sites, and all of Concordia Ministries Experience and Skills At least 8 years of demonstrated success in developing and leading fundraising strategies, preferably in the human services field in the Chicago area Results-oriented, charismatic leader with exceptional networking abilities Ability to present in a convincing and professional manner that inspires and generates enthusiasm with potential funders, donors, volunteers, staff and stakeholders Demonstrated success gaining confidence of executive business leaders/sponsors Proven results in donor acquisition, moves management, and cultivation Experience managing a portfolio of donors; success with gift asks exceeding $40,000 Success in at least one capital campaign; ideally achieving at least $5 million Ability to write clear and precise communications; prepare and deliver compelling presentations and proposals Experience with planned giving is a plus Proficiency with donor database systems and ability to prepare and analyze donor reports and spreadsheets Hands-on proficiency with donor database technologies and Excel, Word, PowerPoint Bachelors degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience Requirements While some remote work is possible, this role will interact with donors, prospects, stakeholders (such as parents, community leaders, industry leaders) and Concordia program leaders that may require frequent in-person meetings, onsite visibility, and events within and outside of normal business hours This person is regularly required to be in-person at multiple locations even within the same day and must be able to easily commute between them This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment. This position requires the person to talk and hear, long periods of sitting, and computer and phone use; other activities while performing this job may require lifting up to 30-pounds A commitment to the mission and guiding principles of Concordia Place Be comfortable working for a faith-inspired organization; Concordia Place is a social service mission of Concordia Lutheran Church that serves everyone regardless of any religious beliefs or affiliation. Salary, Perks and Benefits Salary Range: $110,000 - $130,000 annually Concordia Place offers a generous compensation and benefits package to employees. Here is an overview of the many perks of working at Concordia Place: 403b Retirement Savings Plan (with an Employer Match) Vacation Days Sick Days 1 week paid winter holiday 2 floating holidays Medical insurance Life insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Employer paid Short Term Disability Employer paidBasic Life & ADD Voluntary Basic Life & ADD Voluntary Long-term disability insurance Voluntary Aflac plans Employer Paid Employee Assistance Program Long-term disability insurance 12 holidays off per year Employee Referral program Childcare tuition discount for employees Qualifications The successful candidate will have: At least 8 years of demonstrated success in developing and leading fundraising strategies, preferably in the human services field in the Chicago area Results-oriented, charismatic leader with exceptional networking abilities Ability to present in a convincing and professional manner that inspires and generates enthusiasm with potential funders, donors, volunteers, staff and stakeholders Demonstrated success gaining confidence of executive business leaders/sponsors Proven results in donor acquisition, moves management, and cultivation Experience managing a portfolio of donors; success with gift asks exceeding $40,000 Success in at least one capital campaign; ideally achieving at least $5 million Ability to write clear and precise communications and prepare compelling presentations and proposals Experience with planned giving is a plus Proficiency with donor database systems and ability to prepare and analyze donor reports and spreadsheets Hands-on proficiency with donor database technologies and Excel, Word, PowerPoint Bachelors degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience The successful candidate should be comfortable working for a faith-inspired organization; Concordia Place is a social service mission of Concordia Lutheran Church that serves everyone regardless of any religious beliefs or affiliation. Requirements While some remote work is possible, this role will interact with donors, prospects, stakeholders (such as parents, community leaders, industry leaders) and Concordia program leaders that may require frequent in-person meetings, onsite visibility, and events within and outside of normal business hours This person is regularly required to be in-person at multiple locations even within the same day and must be able to easily commute between them This position requires the person to talk and hear, long periods of sitting, and computer and phone use; other activities while performing this job may require lifting up to 30-pounds Selected candidates will be asked to provide work samples, references, and other supplemental materials as they progress through the selection process. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2024-11-05