Vice President of Mission Advancement

Christian Care Communities; Middletown (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization located in Middletown, Kentucky is seeking a Vice President of Mission Advancement. This leadership role involves overseeing mission advancement programs, managing a team, and developing strategic fundraising initiatives. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and have at least 8 years of experience in diverse development programs. The position also requires significant experience in securing funding from various sources. This is an opportunity to play a critical role in the growth of the organization.

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience in diverse development programs and leadership positions.
• Experience securing funding from individuals, corporations, and foundations.
• Preferred: Certification as a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE).

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Mission Advancement Team.
• Develop and implement a fundraising program.
• Recruit and supervise departmental staff.

Skills

Leadership in mission advancement

Philanthropic strategy development

Public relations

Donor solicitation

Team management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, communications, marketing or closely related field

Job description

The Vice President of Mission Advancement is a key member of the executive leadership team that reports to the President and is responsible for leadership in Mission Advancement programs and fulfilling the mission of the organization.

• Provides leadership, management, and direction for the Mission Advancement Team (MAT) in the areas of development, public and community relations, church relations, and advancement services
• Takes an active role in the identification, cultivation, solicitation and closing of a significant number of major gift prospects to benefit CCC and the Foundation in consultation with the president
• Develops and maintains a strategic plan for the MAT that complements the strategic plan. Implements an annual plan for theMAT to achieve fiscal and program goals.
• Increases philanthropic support and meets strategic objectives by further developing, implementing, routinely evaluating and leading a comprehensive annual fundraising program which incorporates, but is not limited to major giving, planned giving, on-line giving, corporate and foundation giving, corporate sponsorships, special events and new fundraising initiatives, data management, donor solicitation, annual fund, direct mail and research.
• Utilizes and assures accuracy of the donor database and works with finance to accurately maintain all records associated with restricted and unrestricted donor giving.
• Maintains a working knowledge of corporate compliance program, code of ethics, and conflict of interest policy, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, compliant, and professional behavior.
• Actively engages in meetings, events, workshops, or retreats as a member of the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and the Leadership Roundtable Team (LRT)
• Recruits, hires, leads, motivates, and provides strategic direction for and supervision of the Field Chaplains, Director of Community Engagement, Media Specialist and Mission Advancement Coordinator; holds staff accountable for achieving their departmental goals
• Creates a work environment and culture in which personnel work as both individual and team members with the ability to achieve organizational goals
• Actively promotes growth and development of staff, including opportunities to learn new skills and advance both personally and professionally
• Ensures staff completion of required departmental competencies and review of key policies and procedures

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Required Education:Bachelor’s degree in business, communications, marketing or closely related field from an accredited 4‑year college or university

Required Experience: 8 years’ progressive experience in diverse development programs and leadership positions; significant experience in securing funding from individuals, corporations and foundations

Preferred Experience:Nonprofit; senior living or long term care sector; fund development for senior living or retirement communities; working with a foundation

Preferred License and/or Certification:Registration as Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE)