Vice President of Philanthropy
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Job Location:
Knoxville, TN - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 125000 - 150000
Posted on:
6 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Vice President of Philanthropy provides strategic leadership for corporate engagement major donor engagement volunteer engagement and community-wide fundraising and resource development at United Way of Greater Knoxville (UWGK). This role is responsible for designing executing and continuously improving a comprehensive advancement strategy that positions UWGK as a visionary leader in the regions philanthropic landscape.
The VP of Philanthropy ensures that all fundraising and engagement efforts support UWGKs community impact model and revenue goals including workplace giving individual and major gifts planned and deferred giving Affinity Groups and signature events. This role serves on the Executive Leadership Team and models UWGKs guiding principles and values in all work and relationships.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position directs a high-performing Advancement Team including FTE staff responsible for fundraising donor engagement volunteer engagement and related functions.
Responsibilities include:
Responsibilities include:
- Providing leadership coaching and mentorship to ensure high performance and professional growth.
- Setting clear expectations and goals directing and delegating work assignments monitoring progress and conducting performance evaluations.
- Supporting cross-functional collaboration and guiding team members in aligning their work with organizational strategies and revenue goals.
- Ensuring department staffing structure and processes maximize available resources and opportunities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The following responsibilities reflect the core functions of the role and are considered essential to the position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list but rather a representation of the key duties required to advance UWGKs mission. Duties may evolve based on organizational needs and community priorities.
The following responsibilities reflect the core functions of the role and are considered essential to the position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list but rather a representation of the key duties required to advance UWGKs mission. Duties may evolve based on organizational needs and community priorities.
Strategic Leadership
- Champion UWGKs mission and community well-being as a member of the Executive Leadership Team providing a united and visible presence across the organization and broader community
- Partner with the CEO and Board of Directors Advancement and Communications teams and fundraising volunteer committees to create and execute intentional comprehensive effective short- and long-term strategies for increased revenue generation and diversification aligned with UWGKs mission and goals
- Utilize data and analytics to track and evaluate the effectiveness of fundraising strategies and prepare reports on fundraising activities for the President/CEO and board of directors/key stakeholders to inform data-driven decision-making and resource optimization
- In collaboration with the Finance department develop and manage budgets related to fundraising activities oversee fundraising reporting and ensure that all fundraising practices and processes adhere to legal and ethical standards and are in compliance with relevant regulations.
- In collaboration with the Chief of Staff and Communications and Marketing & Communications team align data storytelling marketing and outreach strategies to grow engage and mobilize segmented target audiences.
Community Mobilization
- Engage and mobilize corporate partners business leaders community groups individual donors and nonprofit partners to strengthen support for UWGKs mission and increase revenue.
- Provide leadership to UWGKs Advancement Committee and staff support to volunteer fundraising committees councils and strategies including the Alexis de Tocqueville council (ADT) giving societies and executive ambassador program
- Annually serve as primary liaison with UWGK Community Campaign chair and lead Advancement team in planning and coordinating community/corporate campaign activities and driving and monitoring annual giving campaign results
- Leverages CRM wealth screening and leads technology initiatives to enhance fundraising results and donor satisfaction which improves the organizations use of systems to increase overall impact.
Donor Portfolio and Pipeline Management
- Advance a donor-centric relationship-based moves management strategy grounded in best practices to inspire increased philanthropic giving and long-term donor and corporate partnership.
- Drive donor prospecting cultivation acquisition solicitation and stewardship of high-net-worth individuals to maximize financial support for community investment and initiatives;
- Expand UWGKs major gift program by establishing strong relationships to secure transformational major endowment deferred and legacy gifts ($500K)
- Lead corporate partnership strategy to build and expand mutually beneficial relationships - developing and leading annual fundraising planning workplace campaigns sponsorships and new volunteerism and CSR initiatives.
- Oversee donor engagement events coordinating and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful fundraising efforts.
- In collaboration with the Community Impact department draft and manage timely compelling proposals presentations reports and acknowledgements
- Cultivate and lead donor experiences and use data insights to strengthen the advancement model and donor pipelines continuously.
- Create cultivation and stewardship strategies to deepen relationships strengthen retention and grow average gift size.
- Expand innovative workplace giving strategies and corporate engagement methods to grow UWGKs donor base.
- Serve as the organizational champion for CRM excellence by leading improvements in system usage functionality and data accuracy to ensure Advancement efforts are fully supported and data-driven.
Required Skills/ Abilities
- Strategic Leadership: Ability to develop and execute long- and short-range strategic plans that integrate fundraising community mobilization and donor engagement.
- Fundraising Expertise: Demonstrated success in and strong understanding of fund development best practices including donor cultivation stewardship major gifts workplace campaigns and planned giving.
- Communication & Influence: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to inspire persuade and engage diverse audiences including donors corporate partners volunteers and community leaders.
- Team Leadership & Coaching: Demonstrated ability to lead coach develop and motivate high-performing teams with a focus on accountability collaboration and performance excellence.
- Relationship Building: Proven ability to cultivate productive trust-based relationships with donors business leaders nonprofit partners volunteers and internal teams.
- CRM & Data Management: Advanced proficiency with CRM systems including the ability to lead improvements in functionality accuracy and adoption across the organization; skilled in using data to guide strategy and decision-making.
- Analytical Thinking: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data identify trends and make informed decisions that improve outcomes.
- Project & Process Management: Ability to design and manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously meeting deadlines while maintaining quality and strategic alignment.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Skilled at working across departments to ensure alignment reduce silos and integrate messaging goals and engagement strategies.
- Community Engagement: Ability to mobilize and activate key partners volunteers and stakeholders to advance UWGKs mission and increase community involvement.
- Adaptability & Innovation: Demonstrated track record of introducing innovative strategies adapting to evolving community needs and leading change within complex environments.
- Cultural Competency: Ability to work effectively and respectfully with individuals and communities from diverse backgrounds perspectives and lived experiences.
- Technology Fluency: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite CRM platforms project management tools and technology platforms that support donor engagement and performance management.
Education and Experience
- Bachelors degree in a related field required.
- Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience leading a development or advancement function for a nonprofit or similarly complex institution with multiple stakeholders.
- At least five (5) years of experience in program evaluation outcomes measurement and data-driven performance improvement.
- Demonstrated success securing five- six- and seven-figure gifts.
- Innovative thinker with a track record for translating strategy into action plans and results
- Expertise in managing high-performing teams.
- Exceptional communication skills executive presence and ability to project confidence and credibility to peers top-level executives and internal and external stakeholders
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office donor management software systems project planning software and other relevant tools.
Desirable But Not Required
- Masters degree or advanced certification (CFRE ANCP) preferred
- Key knowledge of the Greater Knoxville community and the local philanthropic and corporate landscape
Start your journey here:
The United Way of Greater Knoxville (UWGK) is part of a global organization that directly impacts our local are committed to fostering a collaborative culture where every team member feels valued respected and empowered to contribute. Our work is rooted in making a meaningful impact changing lives and embracing our communitys are an essential part of making our mission a reality. Join a team of great people collaborate on meaningful work and serve the communities you call home while you do it.
To model equitable hiring practices UWGK strives to provide a reasonable compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes factors such as skill set level experience training licensure and certifications. To support merit-based performance UWGK typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the pay range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $125000- $150000/year.
How we think:
Our human capital is our most valuable asset. The collective sum of individual differences life experiences knowledge inventiveness innovation self-expression unique capabilities and talent that our employees bring to their work represents a significant part of our culture reputation and the organizations achievements.
When you join UWGK you become a trusted advisor collaborating with colleagues and community stakeholders to deliver actionable insights that drive meaningful sustainable 2022 we celebrated the United Way of Greater Knoxvilles centennial year and unveiled our plans for the next 100 years.
As a Thriving United Way we are broadening our scope to include system-level work in Community Schools Early Education Economic Mobility and Health Communities. We will continue to act as a nonprofit funder and supporter but we will also advocate at a larger scale to create lasting systemic change in our community.
As an equal opportunity employer we want to empower all our teammates to succeed and grow. Please let us know if you require accommodation at any point during the recruitment process. We will be happy to assist.
Ready to become part of our mission Join UWGK - where your ideas and actions make a difference.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race ethnicity ancestry color sex religion creed age national origin citizenship status disability pregnancy medical condition military and veteran status marital status sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation gender gender identity and gender expression familial status political affiliation genetic information or any other legally protected status or characteristics.
UWGK provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.
As an equal opportunity employer we want to empower all our teammates to succeed and grow. Please let us know if you require accommodation at any point during the recruitment process. We will be happy to assist.
Ready to become part of our mission Join UWGK - where your ideas and actions make a difference.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race ethnicity ancestry color sex religion creed age national origin citizenship status disability pregnancy medical condition military and veteran status marital status sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation gender gender identity and gender expression familial status political affiliation genetic information or any other legally protected status or characteristics.
UWGK provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.
UWGK offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Background investigation components can vary depending on specific job criteria. UWGK will consider employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with all local regulations and ordinances.
UWGK will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge (b) in furtherance of an investigation proceeding hearing or action including an investigation conducted by the employer or (c) consistent with UWGKs legal duty to furnish information.
Required Experience:
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Key Skills
- Change Management
- Financial Services
- Growing Experience
- Managed Care
- Management Experience
- Analysis Skills
- Senior Leadership
- Performance Management
- Process Management
- Leadership Experience
- negotiation
- Analytics
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