Vice President, External Relations
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Job Summary
Vice President External Relations
New York NY (Onsite/Hybrid) Full-Time $175000/year
A leading nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing homelessness is seeking a Vice President of External Relations to lead the organizations fundraising communications marketing and community engagement efforts.
This senior leadership role offers the opportunity to shape the public narrative around homelessness prevention deepen philanthropic partnerships and expand national visibility for a mission-driven organization making measurable impact across New York City and beyond.
Position Overview
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer the Vice President of External Relations serves as a member of the senior leadership team and provides strategic vision management and implementation of all external relations activities.
The VP will oversee fundraising marketing communications and public engagement strategies designed to expand donor relationships strengthen brand identity and increase awareness of the organizations innovative homelessness prevention programs.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Strategy
Provide vision direction and oversight for all external relations functions including fundraising marketing and communications.
Serve as a senior advisor to the CEO offering strategic counsel and insight on public relations partnerships and donor engagement.
Lead a small internal team and oversee external consultants supporting communications PR and fundraising activities.
Collaborate with cross-functional departments to ensure consistent messaging brand alignment and mission-driven storytelling.
Fundraising & Development
Design and implement a comprehensive fundraising plan to expand private revenue from individual donors corporations and foundations.
Cultivate and steward major donors and institutional partners through meaningful engagement and relationship management.
Lead the development of a planned giving program to build long-term sustainability.
Oversee the creation of compelling funding proposals impact reports and donor communications.
Monitor and report on fundraising metrics and performance indicators to inform strategy and growth.
Marketing & Communications
Develop and execute an integrated marketing and communications strategy that raises public awareness and drives engagement.
Oversee brand management media relations digital marketing and content creation.
Lead storytelling initiatives that elevate awareness of homelessness prevention without compromising client confidentiality.
Manage vendor and agency relationships to ensure consistent delivery of high-quality materials.
Represent the organization at key events media appearances and public forums.
Requirements
Qualifications & Skills
Alignment with organizational values of compassion inclusion integrity professionalism and social justice.
15 years of experience in external relations including 5 years in senior leadership within fundraising communications or marketing.
Proven track record of securing six- and seven-figure gifts from individuals corporations and foundations.
Strong expertise in donor cultivation storytelling brand management and public relations.
Experience leading high-performing teams and managing consultants or cross-functional collaborators.
Excellent writing editing and public speaking skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and thrive in a fast-paced mission-driven environment.
Proficiency in CRM and fundraising platforms (e.g. Raisers Edge) and analytics tools.
Bachelors degree required; advanced degree preferred.
Benefits
Compensation & Benefits
Salary: $175000/year
Schedule: Full-time onsite/hybrid (based in New York City)
Benefits Include:
Employer-paid health dental and vision coverage
Disability and life insurance
401(k) with employer contribution
Transit benefits
Generous PTO and paid holidays
Seasonal four-day work week
Required Skills:
15 years of experience in external relations including 5 years in senior leadership within fundraising communications or marketing. Proven track record of securing six- and seven-figure gifts from individuals corporations and foundations. Strong expertise in donor cultivation storytelling brand management and public relations. Experience leading high-performing teams and managing consultants or cross-functional collaborators. Excellent writing editing and public speaking skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and thrive in a fast-paced mission-driven environment. Proficiency in CRM and fundraising platforms (e.g. Raisers Edge) and analytics tools.
Required Education:
Bachelors degree required; advanced degree preferred.
Company Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
Key Skills
- Change Management
- Financial Services
- Growing Experience
- Managed Care
- Management Experience
- Analysis Skills
- Senior Leadership
- Performance Management
- Process Management
- Leadership Experience
- negotiation
- Analytics
