POST DATE: June 23, 2011
TITLE: Vice President of Development
CLASSIFICATION: Vice President
WAGE CATEGORY: Exempt
DEPARTMENT: Development
REPORTS TO: President
LOCATION: Washington, DC
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ABOUT AMERICAN RIVERS: American Rivers is the leading conservation organization dedicated to protecting and restoring America’s rivers for the benefit of communities, wildlife and nature. Founded in 1973, American Rivers currently has over 65,000 members and supporters and is a national nonprofit based in Washington, D.C., with regional offices nationwide. American Rivers maintains a positive work environment with a culture of learning, support and balance. For an overview of the organization, please visit www.AmericanRivers.org.
JOB SUMMARY: The Vice President of Development provides leadership and guidance to a committed team of ten development professionals in achieving the annual and capital fundraising objectives for the organization. The Vice President manages day-to-day fundraising operations and develops and implements short and long-term strategies to enhance organizational revenues. S/he identifies and implements best practices, solves fundraising challenges, and ensures that American Rivers is utilizing the best development strategies and practices. S/he ensures compliance with all relevant regulations and laws, maintains accountability standards to donors and ensures compliance with the organization’s values, mission and vision.
The Vice President of Development reports to the President and works closely with other departments, and regional staff. This position also serves as a liaison and resource to the Board of Directors’ Development Committee.
QUALIFICATIONS: The Vice President of Development must be a skilled manager, capable of directing, motivating, and developing staff in addition to advancing a sustainable and innovative philanthropic program to support a growing entrepreneurial organization. This person must have a demonstrated track record in a broad range of fundraising strategies and programs including major donor solicitation, private and family foundation grantmaking, planned giving, capital campaigns, special events, corporate, and in-kind contributions. Because so much of what this person will do involves building and maintaining trust with staff, donors and outside stakeholders, the Vice President of Development must possess the presence, judgment and ability to operate effectively and professionally with a wide cross section of public, private and philanthropic leaders.
The ideal candidate should ideally possess the following professional experience and personal attributes:
Deeply held commitment to American Rivers’ mission.
10 years of proven fundraising experience as a senior executive preferably within a non-profit organization
Direct experience and demonstrated success with annual and capital fundraising from major donors, corporations, and foundations, as well as familiarity with membership development programs and principles of direct marketing.
Articulate with strong oral and written communications skills.
Strong time and budget management skills, including the capacity to work on several projects simultaneously.
Strong personnel management and interpersonal skills, the capacity to work well with and motivate a diverse range of individuals and cultural backgrounds.
High energy level, flexible, self-motivated, and self-confident.
Willingness and ability to travel frequently.
SALARY AND BENEFITS: Salary is commensurate with experience. Benefits include health, dental, and life insurance, retirement plan, and generous leave benefits. American Rivers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Applications will be considered immediately. Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter to: jobs@americanrivers.org with “VP of Development Position” in the subject line, or submit to American Rivers, Attn: VP of Development Position, 1101 14th Street, NW, Suite 1400, Washington, DC 20005. No phone calls please.
TITLE: Vice President of Development
CLASSIFICATION: Vice President
WAGE CATEGORY: Exempt
DEPARTMENT: Development
REPORTS TO: President
LOCATION: Washington, DC
Download a PDF version of this job announcement
ABOUT AMERICAN RIVERS: American Rivers is the leading conservation organization dedicated to protecting and restoring America’s rivers for the benefit of communities, wildlife and nature. Founded in 1973, American Rivers currently has over 65,000 members and supporters and is a national nonprofit based in Washington, D.C., with regional offices nationwide. American Rivers maintains a positive work environment with a culture of learning, support and balance. For an overview of the organization, please visit www.AmericanRivers.org.
JOB SUMMARY: The Vice President of Development provides leadership and guidance to a committed team of ten development professionals in achieving the annual and capital fundraising objectives for the organization. The Vice President manages day-to-day fundraising operations and develops and implements short and long-term strategies to enhance organizational revenues. S/he identifies and implements best practices, solves fundraising challenges, and ensures that American Rivers is utilizing the best development strategies and practices. S/he ensures compliance with all relevant regulations and laws, maintains accountability standards to donors and ensures compliance with the organization’s values, mission and vision.
The Vice President of Development reports to the President and works closely with other departments, and regional staff. This position also serves as a liaison and resource to the Board of Directors’ Development Committee.
QUALIFICATIONS: The Vice President of Development must be a skilled manager, capable of directing, motivating, and developing staff in addition to advancing a sustainable and innovative philanthropic program to support a growing entrepreneurial organization. This person must have a demonstrated track record in a broad range of fundraising strategies and programs including major donor solicitation, private and family foundation grantmaking, planned giving, capital campaigns, special events, corporate, and in-kind contributions. Because so much of what this person will do involves building and maintaining trust with staff, donors and outside stakeholders, the Vice President of Development must possess the presence, judgment and ability to operate effectively and professionally with a wide cross section of public, private and philanthropic leaders.
The ideal candidate should ideally possess the following professional experience and personal attributes:
Deeply held commitment to American Rivers’ mission.
10 years of proven fundraising experience as a senior executive preferably within a non-profit organization
Direct experience and demonstrated success with annual and capital fundraising from major donors, corporations, and foundations, as well as familiarity with membership development programs and principles of direct marketing.
Articulate with strong oral and written communications skills.
Strong time and budget management skills, including the capacity to work on several projects simultaneously.
Strong personnel management and interpersonal skills, the capacity to work well with and motivate a diverse range of individuals and cultural backgrounds.
High energy level, flexible, self-motivated, and self-confident.
Willingness and ability to travel frequently.
SALARY AND BENEFITS: Salary is commensurate with experience. Benefits include health, dental, and life insurance, retirement plan, and generous leave benefits. American Rivers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Applications will be considered immediately. Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter to: jobs@americanrivers.org with “VP of Development Position” in the subject line, or submit to American Rivers, Attn: VP of Development Position, 1101 14th Street, NW, Suite 1400, Washington, DC 20005. No phone calls please.