Position Profile
VICE PRESIDENT OF DEVELOPMENT
Position Filled
MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION
OF
GEORGIA and ALABAMA
www.ga-al.wish.org
Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Georgia and Alabama seeks a very strong leader to serve as Vice President of Development, who can develop a vision and strategy for the Development Department, measure and monitor results, hold others accountable and produce strong financial results.
JOB DESCRIPTION
General Summary:
The Vice President of Development oversees all areas of fund-raising and public relations for the Georgia and Alabama Chapter.
Principle Accountabilities include:
- Creating and executing strategy for chapter development.
- Supervise and direct development staff to meet financial goals through donor stewardship, corporate partnerships, national programs, grants, direct mail, event implementation, and planned giving.
- Manage all aspects of donor prospecting, cultivation, relations and retention including ensuring systems are in place to support these activities. This includes responsibility for maximizing use of Raisers Edge.
- Plans long and short range strategies for fundraising including preparation and monitoring of both Georgia and Alabama budgets.
- Insures compliance with all chapter and national development and personnel policies
- Creates and/or reviews all development materials and press releases. Insures that adequate media/ public relations plans are in place throughout chapter markets
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with foundations, corporations, and individuals for fundraising and donations of in-kind resources.
- Represents the chapter at special events and public speaking engagements as requested.
- Assist the CEO as needed and perform other duties as assigned.
In addition, the Vice President of Development is part of the management team of the Chapter and participates as a team member in making decisions in program services, development and fundraising, marketing, public relations and training.
Qualifications:
- BA/BS or an equivalent (Masters preferred)
- CFRE required
- Proven track record in leading a Development Department (2+ years)
- Excellent writing and platform skills
- Demonstrated excellence at project management
- Ability to lead remote team
- Knowledge of Raisers Edge strongly preferred
Organizational Information:
Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Georgia and Alabama is fully supported by the national Make-A-Wish Foundation organization and has been in existence for 30 years nationally and 25 years locally, with a strong brand and good reputation. The operating budget of this chapter is over $4mm, with the goal of exceeding $5mm to meet the growing demand.
TO APPLY:
This position has been filled. Thank you for your interest.