VICE PRESIDENT OF PHILANTHROPY

THE VISITING NURSE HEALTH SERVICES; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

THE VISITING NURSE HEALTH SERVICES in Omaha, NE seeks a strategic Vice President of Philanthropy to lead fundraising, donor relations, and giving strategies across annual campaigns, major gifts, grants, and capital projects. As a senior Leadership Team member, you will collaborate with marketing and development teams, build donor networks, and shape a culture of philanthropy that advances the mission.

This high-impact role requires eight+ years in fund development, strong public speaking, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in art or science; CFRE preferred.
• Eight+ years in progressively responsible fund development.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
• Strong public speaking and community relations experience.

Responsibilities

• Develops fundraising strategy addressing the Agency’s needs.
• Establishes performance measures, tracks results, and collaborates with Leadership Team and board.
• Manages Annual Campaigns, Events, Grants Supervision; Major gifts; Capital Campaigns.
• Interacts with Visiting Nurse Board and Fund Development Committee; builds donor relationships.
• Leads engagement of board, staff, and leadership in fund development and partnerships.
• Collaborates with marketing and business development to raise awareness and partnerships.
• Ensures donor databases are accurate and used to support goals.

Skills

Public speaking

Community relations

Sales

Fund development

Education

Bachelor's degree in arts or sciences

CFRE preferred

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

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VICE PRESIDENT OF PHILANTHROPY

Full Time Omaha, NE, US

Salary Range: $120,000.00 To $150,000.00 Annually

The Vice President of Philanthropy (VPP) is responsible to lead fundraising, donor relations, and charitable giving strategies, including annual campaigns, major gifts, recurring gifts, grants supervision, and capital campaigns. The VPP also collaborates on marketing, public relations, community engagement, and strategic partnerships as they relate to fundraising. The VPP is a senior member of the Leadership Team and works closely with its members in the development and communication of the VNA/Easterseals mission, vision, and strategic plan. The ideal candidate is a strategic, visionary thinker who serves as the CEO’s top philanthropic advisor and works with internal and external constituencies to build a culture of philanthropy that goes beyond transactional fundraising to build lasting relationships.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develops and updates a fundraising strategy that address the needs of the Agency and the people served through its mission.


• Establishes performance measures and data tracking methods, monitors results, and collaborates with the Leadership Team and board to evaluate the effectiveness of the Agency’s fundraising plan.


• Implements all giving programs that benefit the Agency including:

Annual Campaigns, Events, Grants Supervision

Major gifts,Capital Campaigns

• Interacts with members of the Visiting Nurse Board of Directors and Fund Development Committee, facilitating their involvement in the planning and implementation of resource development and marketing activities.


• Establishes strong relationships with the donor community.


• Leads engagement of board, staff, and leadership in fund development and strategic partnership plans and clearly identifies their roles and responsibilities.


• Works closely with the marketing, fund development, and business development teams, developing awareness and communication that impacts donors, community members, collaborative partners, employees, and clients.


• Partners with the marketing team to preserve accurate usage of and fidelity to established branding materials (such as organizational logos).


• Develops and maintains relationships with all Agency management and VNA staff and acts as a team member on inter- corporate teams.


• Establishes and maintains effective channels of communication throughout the Agency and community as it relates to resource development.


• Ensures the donor information/management system is effective, accurate, and used strategically to support development goals.


• Contributes to employee satisfaction through positive interactions and professionalism.


• Promotes the growth of VNA by representing the organization, its mission, and its role in the community in a professional manner.


• Promotes partnerships and collaboration with other community agencies/institutions.


• Shares responsibility for the development of the strategic plan in concert with the mission and values of the Agency.


• Researches and analyzes changes in donor and prospect activity; adapts accordingly.


• Ensures all fundraising activities follow legal standards and best practices.


• Collaborates with the CEO and Leadership Team to identify, develop, and implement revenue producing strategies that help to counterbalance fundraising.


• Complies with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations as appropriate for the position. Complies with all policies and procedures of the agency, including those specified in the employee handbook.


• Shares responsibility for the achievement of Agency goals with the Leadership Team.


• Shares responsibility for overseeing budget preparation and fiscal management, especially as it pertains to the Visiting Nurse Foundation.


• Works with internal and external constituencies to build a culture of philanthropy that goes beyond transactional fundraising to build lasting, fruitful relationships rooted in a shared vision.


• Performs all duties and responsibilities listed herein, as well as other duties that may be assigned.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in art or science program. Master’s and/or CFRE Preferred.


• Eight or more years in progressively responsible fund development activity. Strong public speaking background, as well as community relations, public relations and sales.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers. Ability to present information and respond to questions from employees, clients, managers, and the public.


• Excellent computer proficiency. (MS Office – Word, Excel, Teams, and Outlook)