VP, Foundation Development

Location: Pensacola, Florida

Department: Foundation Operations

Eligible for an annual bonus incentive

• Develops strategy and growth business/marketing plans in conjunction with executive leadership. Monitors industrial and national trends and forecasts to develop priorities aimed towards growth objectives.
• Develops and implements policies and procedures which guide and support the provision of services and meet all productivity plans. Creates a culture of continuous quality improvement in service delivery and innovation.
• Creates a culture and environment that attracts, develops and retains qualified employees/associates. Creates a shared vision with staff and demonstrates the ability to articulate it clearly. Develops, energizes and motivates staff through example, coaching, and teaching.
• Leads financial planning. Develops budgets and achieves financial targets. Ensures that department operations comply with applicable regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Formulates and implements operational strategies and initiatives pertaining to the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors.
• May oversee communication with key constituencies on a regular basis; serves as primary liaison to the foundation board and maintains a vital and productive fundraising board, board committees and (in some foundations) other, subsidiary boards.

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s):
  • None Required.

Education

• Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 7 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 4 of those years being in leadership/management
  

Additional Preferences

• Demonstrated experience leading, implementing, and integrating a full range of development and fundraising programs, including robust major gifts fundraising experience.
• Demonstrated experience and progressive responsibility in fundraising operations, with a strong grasp of and commitment to best practices in all areas.
• Demonstrated success in managing and training individuals or teams.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making skills with the ability to think creatively to identify ways to implement development best practices within a unique organization and staffing structure.

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