VP of Development

Company: The Hotline
Location: Austin
Posted on: September 21, 2023

Job Description:

National Domestic Violence Hotline
Austin, TX, USA
DescriptionThe Vice President of Development is a key role in developing and leading The Hotline's fundraising strategies for major gifts, annual giving, corporate, capital campaigns, and events, as well as, assisting with foundation grants and federal applications when needed. This position will report to the Chief Development Officer (CDO) and is a member of our senior leadership team.Compensation: $150,000

• Develop, in partnership with the CDO, and implement a comprehensive and innovative fundraising strategy to ensure that the National Domestic Violence Hotline's contributed income meets its annual funding objectives and upgrades and broadens its donor base, particularly with individuals and foundations. -
• In conjunction with the CDO, meet or exceed annual KPIs. -
• Lead the development team with direct supervision of the Director of Development and Director of Philanthropy and including relevant consultants and vendors. -
• Maintain an active major gift portfolio through the qualification, cultivation, and stewardship of major relationships comprised of individuals, foundations, and corporations with the capacity to give $10,000+.
• In conjunction with the CDO, assist with the CEO, CEAO, CDO, and President of Policy qualification, cultivation, and stewardship of strategic principal donor portfolio comprised of individuals with the capacity to give $50,000+. -
• Lead opportunities to depart from antiquated philanthropic systems to create a more inclusive giving culture for donors of color, and LGBTQ+ and disabled communities. -
• Steward and grow relationships on behalf of The Hotline with funders working with the CDO and the executive team. -
• Serve as the primary liaison to our national corporate partners and seek additional partnerships aligned with The Hotline's strategic vision. -
• In conjunction with the CDO, maintain regular analysis of fundraising performance using relevant best practices and benchmarks from similar national organizations and AFP and/or other industry experts.
• Ensure that appropriate systems and processes are in place for effective identification, tracking, and recognition of donors and prospects. -
• In partnership with the CDO, support the development committee of the Board of Directors.
• Coordinate with the CDO on the preparation of the department's budget for revenues and expenses. This position will manage the development department's budget. -
• Provides oversight for the donor database and our giving policies and procedures. -
• When needed, represent The Hotline in public or via other methods. -
• When needed, present The Hotline information for requesting audience. -Education and Experience Required -
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field -
  • 8 years of relevant fundraising and management experience -
  • Or an equivalent combination of education and experience Knowledge Skills & Abilities -
    • Demonstrated leadership in developing successful fundraising strategies. -
    • Demonstrated leadership in managing a team by creating a culture of excellence. -
    • Advanced knowledge of fundraising techniques and strategies. -
    • Advances knowledge of Blackbaud products including Raiser's Edge. -
    • Understanding of social justice and racial equity, including how societal oppressions create the conditions for, and sustain intimate partner violence. -
    • Written and communication skills; ability to write clear, structured, articulate, and persuasive proposals. -
    • Excellent time management and organizational skills -
    • Ability to instill culture and inspire performance. -
    • Strong presentation skills; proactive and strong attention to detail; superior written and verbal. communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively for presentation and written publication, for internal and external distribution. -
    • Versatility to proactively respond to challenges by thoughtfully leaning into opportunities to address and learn from difficult situations and/or conflict. -
    • Exceptional interpersonal skills; appreciating the differences in people, minimizing conflict, and obtaining maximum performance. -
    • Intentionally and actively fostering positiveworking relationships and organizational culture. -
    • Exceptional emotional intelligence skills to build, cultivate, and facilitate strong working relationships. -
    • Ability to manage numerous initiatives to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality outputs, including the ability to re-order work and priorities in response to demand and crises. -Preferred Qualifications -
      • CFRE certification preferred. Other Requirements/Working Conditions -
        • This is a hybrid role, based in Austin, Texas.
        • This position requires a minimum of 2 days a week in the office. Specific days are to be determined by the department leader. -
        • Must maintain standards of confidentiality related to agency information. -
        • Prolonged sitting or standing using keyboard, phone, and computer. -
        • Travel up to 25% All work is informed by, and conducted through adherence to the values of The Hotline: -
          • Integrity: We conduct every aspect of our work to the highest ethical standards and hold ourselves accountable to them. We value transparency and staunchly safeguard the confidentiality of those we serve. -
          • Thought Leadership: We are committed to learning constantly, developing innovative practices, and evolving strategies as necessary to achieve our vision and mission. -
          • Excellence: We value performance and results. We aspire to be the best and to embrace the challenge to exceed expectations. -
          • Collaboration: We work as a team within the organization and with a wide range of partners outside of it, in the belief that only through these partnerships will we achieve the broadest impact. -
          • Social justice: We value diverse perspectives and strive to incorporate an anti-oppression lens in all aspects of our work. -
          • Caring: We conduct our work with compassion and in the spirit of inclusion, and we meet all individuals with respect and without judgment. -
          • Survivor-centered: Our work begins and ends with the interests of survivors of relationship abuse in mind -This description only includes essential functions of the job. These statements are not intended to be construed as exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required for this position. Employees will be required to follow and any other job-related instruction and to perform any other job-related duties required by the job objectives, supervisor, and mission and values of The Hotline. This description does not modify any employee's at-will status and is not a contract for continued employment of any duration. -
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