POSITION TITLE: VP, Donor Development and Relationships

REPORTS TO: Executive Director

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The VP, Donor Development and Relations is responsible for setting strategy and leading Precept’s fundraising team in executing plans to achieve Precept’s fundraising goals.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

· Creates and implements a strategic plan to raise funds for Precept in a cost-effective and time-efficient manner.

· Develops fundraising campaigns and events that engage donors and foster long-term relationships.

· Personally, maintains a major giver caseload.

· Oversees planning and execution of Precept’s annual fundraising event.

· Leads and manages Precept’s fundraising team in Identifying new potential donors and stakeholders, cultivating those relationships, and maintaining relationships with existing givers.

· Coordinates with other departments to effectively execute fundraising initiatives.

· Oversees the development budget and monitors department expenses.

· Tracks donation activity, maintains accurate donation records, and provides timely reporting and analytics.

· Works with Precept’s marketing team to develop marketing materials and fundraising campaigns.

· Works closely with the senior leadership team to track progress towards development goals.

· Ensures compliance with all relevant regulations and laws, maintaining accountability standards to donors and ensuring compliance with code of ethics principles and transparency.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

· Proven leadership skills to guide, inspire, and motivate a team towards achieving organizational fundraising goals and objectives

· Strategic planning abilities to develop and implement comprehensive fundraising plans.

· Superior interpersonal and communication skills to build and maintain relationships with donors, stakeholders, and team members.

· Strong financial acumen to manage budgets, financial goals and demonstrate fiscal responsibility.

· Detail-oriented analytical skills for identifying fundraising opportunities and monitoring fundraising activities.

· Proficient networking skills to expand donor base and secure new funding sources.

· Ability to use CRM and other fundraising software to track and analyze donor information and preferences.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree required. Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in fundraising, alumni affairs, public relations, student activities, program administration or a related field. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Prior history of successful donor development a must.