About this role
The Chief Development Officer will serve as a key leadership team member and an active participant in making strategic decisions affecting IAVA. The Chief Development Officer will be responsible for developing and executing a strategy to integrate and align IAVA’s current Development and Strategic Partnerships (responsible for fundraising through programming and alliances) initiatives into a single resource-generating team.
The Chief Development Officer will lead a team of professionals responsible for all fundraising, development and partnership activities with corporate, government, foundation and individual entities. The successful candidate will significantly increase the forging of new relationships to build IAVA’s visibility, impact, and financial resources. To achieve this, the Chief Development Officer will further design and implement a comprehensive plan for developing key external alliances and partnerships by cultivating individual, corporate and philanthropic support.
S/he will expand and diversify IAVA’s donor and external partner base/pipeline and work closely with the Founder and CEO, the Chief of Staff, senior leaders and the development team and to secure funding for new initiatives and programs. In addition, the Chief Development Officer will work closely with the Board of Directors to support them in their role as active fundraisers for the organization. Based in NY, NY, the Chief Development Officer will report to the Chief of Staff.
It is expected that the amount raised by IAVA will increase dramatically in future years as the Chief Development Officer systematically and effectively strengthens the organization’s overall fundraising capacity.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead all fundraising and strategic partnership initiatives (with an initial target of $8.5M annually)Build out, lead, and mentor a growing team of Development professionals as one resource-generating team within the organizationDevelop and execute a fundraising strategy focused on leading, maintaining, and expanding the following:High-net worth individualsAggressive expansion of online giving campaignsCorporate giving relationshipsFoundation supportAll major fundraising events (to include IAVA’s cornerstone Annual Heroes Gala in NYC, and events in Los Angeles and Washington DC)Monitor all donor and partnership information, expand tracking infrastructure and systems, and provide and present statistical analysis to board and senior leadersLead the development and execution of all proposals; write and archive all proposals with a long-term relationship-management approachOversee the creation and distribution of all revenue-focused internal and external resource documents, including IAVA’s Annual ReportOversee research and targeting of funding sources and trends, with foresight, to help position IAVA ahead of major funding changes or trendsDevelop and implement a stewardship program aimed at cultivating deeper ties with donors and strategic partners QUALIFICATIONS
10 years of professional experience in a nonprofit organization; demonstrated success in a development function (managing and forging relationships with multiple donor sources)Tangible experience of having expanded and cultivated existing donor relationships over timeComplex understanding of philanthropy, corporate and social marketing givingExcellent communication skills, both written and oralAbility to influence and engage a wide range of donors and build long-term relationshipsStrong organizational and planning skillsExperience with large, high-profile fundraising eventsFlexible and adaptable style; a leader who can positively impact both strategic and tactical fundraising initiativesAbility to work both independently without close oversight, but also as a team player who will productively engage with others at varying levels of seniority within and outside of IAVAHigh energy and passion for IAVA’s mission is essentialAbility to construct, articulate, and implement annual strategic development planStrong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detailCustomer-driven focusExcellent verbal and written communication skillsA professional and resourceful style and the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects at a timeBachelor’s’ degree required, Masters preferred Start Date: Immediate
Application Deadline: Rolling
Salary and Benefits: Salary is commensurate with experience. IAVA provides comprehensive health and dental coverage, access to vision benefits, a Flexible Spending Account, Transportation Savings Account and a 403(b) retirement plan, in addition to thirty Paid Time Off days per year.
To Apply : Please apply here http://iava.org/careers/. Include a cover letter that concisely explains how your experience could be applied to IAVA. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. No phone calls, please.
IAVA is an equal opportunity employer; VETERANS OF THE CONFLICTS IN IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
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