Vice President , Fund Development

Classification:  Full-time employment  *  Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

The Vice President, Fund Development must possess a demonstrated ability to create a comprehensive strategy to guide THAW’s fundraising initiatives as well as a proven ability to capably direct Development staff in a team oriented and collaborative environment. The VP, FD will work very closely with the CEO and COS to develop funding relationships that will create long range sustainability for the organization, overseeing and executing all the organization’s fundraising and grant cultivation efforts.

Essential Functions

• Represents THAW throughout Michigan to funders, decision makers, potential donors and others.

• Develops fundraising strategy that ensures viable funding streams, in tandem with THAW’s CEO and COS.

• Executes organizational fundraising goals.

• Facilitates the overall management, development, administration, and coordination of THAW’s Development Department.

• Supervises and manages the development team.

• Establishes short- and long-range goals for unrestricted and restricted funding sources.

• Strategizes and orchestrates methods of approach to governmental, individual (major gifts and direct mail/membership), corporate and foundation prospects.

• Partner with leadership team and program staff to develop and implement program design and budgets for grants and grant proposals.

• Oversees grant proposals, solicitation materials and fund development reports.

• Cultivates and maintains a portfolio of donor prospects.

• Partners with CEO, COS, and others as needed to ensure proper stewardship and cultivation of donors.

• Ensures the integrity of all grants and donor database.

• Oversees maintenance of donor database and information.

• Serve as the primary staff liaison to the Fund Development Committee.

• Collaborates with the Board of Directors on Fund Development.

• Partner with HR in recruiting and training departmental employees, including conducting periodic performance reviews and evaluations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Connections to the funding community in Michigan.

• Commitment to accountability, measuring outcomes and a results-oriented culture.

• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal skills and a desire to work within a collaborative environment.

• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs. Working knowledge of Raiser’s Edge donor tracking systems a plus.

• Strong strategic and evaluation skills. Experience in grant writing and reporting is an asset.

• Demonstrated ability to build and foster strong partnerships.

• Sound judgment, professionalism and a positive attitude. Resourcefulness, creativity and strong problem-solving skills.

• Interest, enthusiasm, and affinity for the environment we serve.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree and at least six (6) years of progressive experience in major donor fundraising management. The successful candidate will have a consistent track record of success, raising several million dollars per year in a competitive fundraising environment. CFRE certification preferred

Physical Requirements
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear; frequently required to use repetitive hand motion, handle or feel objects, reach with hands and arms, and to stand, walk, bend or lift up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focus.

THAW will make reasonable accommodations necessary to comply with the ADA regulations.

Travel Requirements
Limited local travel for this position may be required (5-25%). Employee must have use of reliable transportation. A valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance is required if using a personal vehicle on company business.