Vice President of Development

It's a great feeling to work for a company that does so much good for others around the world!
** Academic Req:
** Required - Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public relations, marketing, communications, nonprofit management, social work, or related field.
Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE), preferred.
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* Experience:

** Required -  8
-10 years proven successful fundraising experience; soliciting and closing large six-figure donor gifts, managing challenge grants/campaigns, strong fundraising and large donor base cultivation background and development activities.

We are looking for a VP of Development who is ready to own the role, be tactical and donor-focused and manage a small team. We are looking for a player-coach who can build and execute a fundraising strategy, equip the team, and set up the President to make transformational asks. An ideal candidate will roll up their sleeves, enter data in Salesforce, travel globally and locally, and connect with everyone, from major donors to field staff.

Please be comfortable and out-side-the-box-thinking with major donor and campaign work, and ready to prove you can work with integrity, grit, and heart. We ask that you immediately build a plan, work the plan, and report on it weekly. If you’re ready to charge the hill with us, we’re ready to meet you.
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* Summary:

** The Vice-President of Development is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing all CERI’s fundraising activities, including major gifts, sponsorship program, annual fund, planned giving, special events, and capital campaigns within the U.S. and across the globe. This individual will work closely with the CERI President managing the organization’s broader external relations, securing and cultivating resources to expand CERI’s impact, build strong relationships with individuals, foundations, churches, and other key stakeholders.

The Vice-President of Development should possess a unique blend of energy, leadership, strategic thinking, and marketing expertise, along with a genuine passion for advancing the mission of the organization.

The Vice-President of Development must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, proficiency in donor management software and fundraising platform, ability to work in a fast paced, and dynamic environment.
** Critical Action Items**:

Strategic Fundraising and Planning:
1. Develop and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies aligned with CERI's organizational goals, financial needs, and vision for growth.
2 Work closely with the President to create and execute annual and multi-year fundraising strategies.
3. Innovate new approaches to donor engagement and stewardship, using data-driven insights to optimize performance.

Major Gifts and Campaigns:
1. Manage a portfolio of high-potential donors and prospects, cultivating relationships to secure six figure gifts and above.
2. Lead major gift efforts, building relationships with high-level donors and identifying opportunities for growth.
3. Oversee the execution of successful fundraising campaigns, including direct mail, and online giving.
4. Develop and manage planned giving programs to secure legacy gifts.

Donor Relations:
1. Cultivate, steward, and grow relationships with individual donors, churches, businesses, corporate partners, and foundations.
2. Implement customized solicitation strategies to align the interests of donors with CERI’s objectives, ensuring sustainable funding growth.
3. Lead efforts to enhance donor recognition and engagement, ensuring a meaningful experience for all stakeholders.

Grant Writing and Management:
1. Oversee research, identification, and pursuit of grant opportunities to diversify and enhance CERI’s funding sources.
2. Lead efforts to develop compelling grant proposals and ensure effective management of secured grants.

Event Planning:
1. Guide the planning and execution of fundraising events, ensuring the effective tracking of event metrics and evaluation of their impact.
2. Develop innovative strategies to increase CERI branding and visibility and enhance donor engagement.

Budget and Resource Management:
1. Develop and manage the development’s budget, ensuring…