Description
Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence
Position: VP, Advancement
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Job Status: Full-time, exempt
Reports To: Chief Operating Officer
Effective Date: July 1, 2022
Salary Range: $125K - $145K
AGENCY OVERVIEW
JOIN A FORWARD-THINKING AGENCY THAT SEEKS TO ENSURE THAT ALL YOUTH ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence (BBBSI) is the largest BBBS agency in the state and fourth largest in the nation. Our mission is to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth, while working collaboratively to strengthen the quality of the mentoring field and close the mentoring gap.
JOB DESCRIPTION
As BBBSI grows in terms of scale, complexity, and impact, we seek a VP, Advancement. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Vice President, Advancement serves as a key leadership team member and an active participant in making strategic decisions affecting BBBSI. The VP, Advancement grows existing relationships and helps forge new relationships to build the organization’s visibility, impact, and financial resources. The VP, Advancement designs and implements a comprehensive plan, built on the cultivation of key individuals and organizations, that results in greater philanthropic support from external constituents and advances a culture of philanthropy within the organization. The VP leads and manages the fundraising strategy for the entire organization to rigorously engage current and new individual donors, foundations, corporations, and government partners, growing overall financial resources and securing the necessary funders to provide a deep investment in program relevancy/expansion.
The VP is responsible for planning, directing, and implementing a comprehensive, multi-million dollar development program, and developing talented team members focused toward the goal of significantly increasing donor engagement and fundraising outcomes. BBBSI is seeking a seasoned professional to lead sustainable growth, work with the CEO, COO, and Senior Leadership, the Governing Board, the Board Advancement Committee, and the Honorary Board to maintain and elevate current donors, expand and diversify the BBBSI donor base/pipeline, drive new revenue, and expand development capabilities for one of the country’s leading BBBS agencies. Candidates should have direct Capital campaign experience.
You will love it here if you 1) set the bar high 2) are intentional and thoughtful about your choices 3) collaborate as a means to community solutions 4) are positive, can-do, and solution-oriented 5) embrace justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion, and 6) are accountable and get it done. Candidates with a strong connection to the community that BBBSI serves and the Southeastern Pennsylvania/Southern New Jersey area receive preferential consideration. Moderate travel to branch offices, community and corporate partners is required, as is some nights and weekend work.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership, Management, Accountability (35%)
Fundraising (40%)
Strategy & Planning (25%)
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Academic Requirements: Bachelor’s degree preferred
Professional Requirements: Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in fundraising, ideally in human services environment; minimum of 5 years supervisory experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and donor CRM required (Salesforce preferred). You’ll have success here if you value clear processes and feel qualified to:
· Work and collaborate with many diverse constituencies
· Lead and build advancement programs and ensure fundraising performance
· Develop and execute major fundraising campaigns
· Cultivate and solicit numerous major gifts
· Design and implement a Capital Campaign
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
This position requires a creative, collaborative, and results-oriented leader whose passion for BBBSI’s mission is matched with strong leadership, an interpersonal savvy that helps establish effective relationships, and crisp decision-making and sound judgement in the face of complex challenges. Attentive and active listening and communication skills (both written and oral); ability to influence and engage a wide range of donors and build long-term relationships. Approachable with an appreciation of and ability to work with many diverse constituencies. Ability to work both independently without close oversight, but also a team player who will productively engage with others at varying levels of seniority within and outside BBBSI. Organized, flexible and adaptable.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing work in an office environment and include the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job: the ability to work independently; remain sedentary for extended periods of time (6 hours per day); lift 10-15lbs; push, pull, bend kneel, as needed for normal operations. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Please apply with resume and cover letter.
Note: only those applicants believed to be viable candidates for this opportunity will be contacted. No phone calls or 3rd party solicitation please.
BBBSI promotes a culture of inclusion and seeks talented staff from diverse backgrounds. BBBSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected factor.
WHO SHOULD APPLY
At BBBSI, we serve more than 3,100 children annually in Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia Counties in Pennsylvania, and Burlington, Camden and Gloucester Counties in New Jersey. Our aspiration is to develop an organization that reflects our constituent base. BBBSI promotes a culture of inclusion and seeks talented staff from diverse backgrounds. BBBSI is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, veteran status, first and second-generation immigrants, and people from low-income families, or any legally protected factor.
** The agency has transitioned into a hybrid model for most positions in the agency. Ability to commute to the office 2-3 days a week is required. Vaccinations or medical/religious exemptions are required. ***
Requirements
Academic Requirements: Bachelor’s degree preferred
Professional Requirements: Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in fundraising, ideally in human services environment; minimum of 5 years supervisory experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and donor CRM required (Salesforce preferred). You’ll have success here if you value clear processes and feel qualified to:
· Work and collaborate with many diverse constituencies
· Lead and build advancement programs and ensure fundraising performance
· Develop and execute major fundraising campaigns
· Cultivate and solicit numerous major gifts
· Design and implement a Capital Campaign
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
This position requires a creative, collaborative, and results-oriented leader whose passion for BBBSI’s mission is matched with strong leadership, an interpersonal savvy that helps establish effective relationships, and crisp decision-making and sound judgement in the face of complex challenges. Attentive and active listening and communication skills (both written and oral); ability to influence and engage a wide range of donors and build long-term relationships. Approachable with an appreciation of and ability to work with many diverse constituencies. Ability to work both independently without close oversight, but also a team player who will productively engage with others at varying levels of seniority within and outside BBBSI. Organized, flexible and adaptable.
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