VP of Development & Communications for Veterans Outreach

VETERANS VILLAGE OF SAN DIEGO, INC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Village of San Diego, INC seeks an experienced Vice President of Development and Communications to lead fundraising and communications campaigns, and estate planning efforts aligned with VVSD’s mission. You will partner with the President & CEO to shape strategy and drive growth in donor support.

You will cultivate foundations, corporate sponsors and major donors, oversee staff, and ensure compelling proposals and successful events.

Qualifications

• Proven experience raising private funding for nonprofit organizations and managing development personnel.
• Demonstrated experience with fundraising, proposal writing, special events, donor relations and engaging with private foundations.
• Excellent writing skills and ability to fluently read, write and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain relationships with community stakeholders to inform strategic decisions and raise funds.
• Act as liaison between VVSD and public interests.
• Identify and reach out to potential funders and other stakeholders.
• Determine staffing needs for development functions and ensure appropriate staff are hired, managed and retained.
• Coordinate and direct volunteers and staff for campaigns and events.
• Lead efforts to attract and retain corporate and foundation grants by identifying opportunities and submitting proposals.
• Perform other duties as assigned by CEO or designee.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relations

Proposal writing

English fluency

Job description

Veterans Village of San Diego, INC seeks an experienced Vice President of Development and Communications to lead fundraising and communications campaigns, and estate planning efforts aligned with VVSD’s mission. You will partner with the President & CEO to shape strategy and drive growth in donor support.

You will cultivate foundations, corporate sponsors and major donors, oversee staff, and ensure compelling proposals and successful events.