Vice President of Advancement

At Feed the Children we recognize the value of outstanding people and we are looking for compassionate changemakers to join our team. We pride ourselves on cultivating a collaborative workplace where employees experience productive and rewarding employment and feel engaged in our mission to end childhood hunger. Our passionate team shares a deep sense of purpose and we dream big to solve complex problems and create positive impact in communities around the world.

Feed the Children is recognized by Candid with its Platinum Seal of Transparency and is accredited by the BBB Wise Giving Alliance. The organization has received a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator and is consistently recognized on the Forbes Top 100 Charities list.

We are currently in search of a Vice President of Advancement to join our Development team! The Vice President of Advancement is responsible for the strategy planning directing and implementation of the major gifts and planned giving programs. This position oversees the development of objectives activities and goals relating to generating funds to fuel our vision of creating a world where no child goes to bed hungry while increasing the visibility and understanding of the work and mission of Feed the Children. The advancement program consists of but is not limited to stewarding relationship development and making strategic asks from major donors and select family foundations. The Vice President of Advancement is a key member of the fundraising staff reporting to the Sr. Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and Individual Giving and serves as a member of the senior staff of the Growth and Strategy division.

Note: The ideal candidate for this position will be a hybrid employee working from our corporate office in Oklahoma City OK however all qualified candidates will be considered nationwide.

Salary range: $165K-$175K (commensurate with education experience)

Travel: The domestic travel requirements for this position are estimated to be up to 25% of the work time.

Job Requirements:

Education

Bachelors degree required. Advanced degree preferred.

Experience

10 years of progressively successful fundraising experience in soliciting planned gifts and major gifts ($10000 and more) required.

Experience with securing commitments at the principal gift ($100000) level preferred.

Passion and creative energy for major gift and planned giving fundraising required

Strong experience in development procedures and practices including goal setting work planning and holding teams accountable for achieving goals.

Understanding of database reporting word processing and spreadsheets required

Familiarity with Microsoft Office and emerging collaboration software tools

Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning resource allocation leadership technique production methods and coordination of people and resources.

Any combination of education training and experience which provides the required knowledge skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of this job may be considered.

Licenses and Certifications

CFRE certification or any other certifications in fundraising preferred

Current drivers license required.

Essential Functions:

Strategy & Planning

Responsible for leading the annual development strategy and execution of the major gift and planned giving fundraising portfolio for Feed the Children driving increased revenue that supports the mission brand global programmatic priorities and strategic plan pillars of Feed the Children.

Identifies emerging philanthropic and donor trends which help inform new fundraising opportunities for Feed the Children and spurs growth and innovation for the development program.

Supervises and directs the creation of impactful donor solicitation and stewardship materials that drive retention and growth.

Manages department P&L to ensure revenue targets are met and expenses are in line with budgets.

Works collaboratively to support fundraising and engagement efforts of other development departments at Feed the Children including direct response digital corporate partnerships etc. to maximize fundraising growth and potential for the organization.

Intentionally works with direct response and digital teams to qualify donors for major gifts and/or planned giving through a transparent data driven process.

Relationship Management

Carries a personal caseload of high net-worth individuals. Cultivates solicits and stewards contributions from individuals family foundations and entrepreneurs.

Directs relationships with vendors and third parties such as DAFs stockbrokers estate trustees etc.

Establishes strong working relationships with internal stakeholders to advance development goals and build donor-centric culture within organization.

Reporting Monitoring and Evaluation

Develops and monitors department budgets and report on portfolio health at weekly monthly quarterly and annual intervals.

Synthesizes large amounts of data across multiple platforms into Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that can be used to assess ROI and drive strategic decision making.

Evaluates results analyzes strategy effectiveness and modifies fundraising strategies based upon results coordinating efforts and gathering information as needed.

Tracks and monitors response of all executed efforts making contingency plans where necessary to meet target goals.

Leadership and Team Management

Supervises planned giving and major gifts teams; leads and motivates staff in development cultivation and solicitation of donor portfolios. Manage Advancement operations staff to efficiently support fundraising through timely gift processing and collateral development.

Creates short-term and long-term plans for superior performance and accountability of development team members. Leads the team to a high standard of operation while supporting and encouraging them to learn and grow professionally.

Proactively represents Feed the Children as a thought leader at industry conferences.

Demonstrates ability to influence and lead in a manner that aligns to the values of the organization.

Maintains excellent interpersonal skills communicating in a professional manner. Advocates and expresses sensitivity to the needs of donors team members volunteers and peers.

Inspires team collaboration and functions decisively but also works independently as necessary.

Partners with internal stakeholders to evaluate change and/or implement processes to create efficiencies reduce enterprise risk and strive for continuous improvement.

Ensure that all fundraising is carried out in keeping with Feed the Childrens values mission vision and plans

Carries out supervisory responsibility in accordance with policies procedures and applicable laws including: training in job skills; planning assigning and directing work; evaluating performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Establishes an environment of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning a commitment to quality welcomes and encourages collaboration and fosters both intra and inter-departmental dialogue and respect.

Models the type and level of behavior professionalism and leadership that is in accordance with the values of the organization.

Performs other related duties as required.

About Feed the Children:

As a leading anti-hunger organization Feed the Children is committed to ending childhood hunger. We provide children and families in the U.S. and around the world with the food and essentials kids need to grow and thrive.

Through our programs and partnerships we feed children today while helping their families and communities build resilient addition to food we distribute household and personal care items across the United States to help parents and caregivers maintain stable food-secure households. Internationally we expand access to nutritious meals safe water improved hygiene and training in sustainable living. Responsible stewards of our resources we are driven to pursue innovative holistic and child-focused solutions to the complex challenges of hunger food insecurity and children everywhere we believe that having enough to eat is a fundamental right.

Our Values:

We are driven by a shared sense of PURPOSE. At Feed the Children our commitment to the mission is at the heart of what we do and fuels our collective impact in the communities where we serve.

We cannot achieve our bold vision without our talented PEOPLE. We are passionate about fostering a best-in-class workforce that is engaged respected and empowered to deliver results.

We believe in CURIOSITY and continued learning. Success requires a culture of discovery curiosity and continued learning to expand our knowledge seek new perspectives and challenge the status quo.

We know COLLABORATION is the only way to end childhood hunger. We cannot succeed alone. It will take all of us our employees donors partners volunteers working together to accomplish our ambitious goals.

We DREAM big. When we work together we collectively reimagine what is possible. We dream big to solve complex problems and create deep impact in communities around the world.

We VALUE every donor. We respect our donors intentions and promote responsible stewardship of the resources they entrust to us.

Join Feed the Children and help create a world where no child goes to bed hungry.

In compliance with federal law all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Feed the Children is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for positions without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation age national origin disability political affiliation pregnancy military and/or veterans status genetic characteristics marital status or any other considerations made unlawful by applicable state federal or local law. Feed the Children welcomes and encourages applications from persons with physical and mental disabilities and will make every effort to reasonably accommodate the needs of those persons. Additionally Feed the Children strives to provide an environment free from sexual exploitation and abuse and harassment in all places where relief and development programs are implemented. Feed the Children expects its employees to maintain high ethical standards protect organizational integrity and reputation and ensure that Feed the Children work is carried out in honest and fair methods in alignment with the Feed the Children safeguarding and associated policies.

Required Experience:

Exec