Senior Vice President, Development and Communications

Are you a development leader passionate about education equality in NYC public schools

Do you have experience leading a development team and growing a portfolio of $4-8M

We are currently in search of a Senior Vice President of Development and Communications for an Education and Youth Development Nonprofit. The position is hybrid in New York City. This is a full-time permanent position.

ORGANIZATION TYPE: Education and Youth Development Nonprofit

LOCATION: New York City NY (Hybrid 5 days/month on-site local events)

POSITION TITLE: Senior Vice President of Development and Communications

SCHEDULE: Full-Time

DURATION: Permanent

ANNUAL SALARY: $148000 - $156000

BENEFITS: Medical Dental Vision FSA 24 personal days 8 sick days 13 paid holidays 403(b) with 5% contribution after 1 year commitment to work-life balance and more

Is This Your Dream Job The SVP has primary oversight over public and private funding and communications needed to reach annual goals. This role works across the organization and externally to develop fundraising strategies that will motivate inspire and connect people to the organizations mission and objectives. The right candidate for this role has strong familiarity with private fundraising from philanthropic and corporate institutions as well as individuals. A passion for and commitment to creating equitable opportunities for the students in NYC public schools is a must!

Our Ideal Candidate:

10 years of fundraising experience required

Commitment to educational equity required

Strong cultural competence with respect for diverse populations from various racial ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds

Strong communication and facilitation skills including experience communicating up down and across nonprofit organizations

Able to attend events around the NYC area including evenings and weekends

Bachelors degree preferred

How You Will Spend Your Day:

Lead a team of 5 including 3 development staff and 2 communications staff

Foster a collaborative and supportive team culture creating opportunities for team building and guiding individual growth

Collaborate with the Senior Director of Development to design and implement a robust private fundraising strategy (currently $6M annually) complemented by public contracts and competitive awards

Increase support from corporations foundations and individuals ensuring message alignment and strategic use of resources

Collaborate with Senior Director of Communications as a strategic thought partner to shape messaging media strategy digital content and storytelling.

Develop and implement an integrated communications and marketing plan that builds awareness and drives measurable actions.

Ensure effective integration of a united fundraising and communications strategy

Represent the organization to funders and prospects nurturing clear and creative fundraising strategies

Work alongside the CEO and Board leaders on Board engagement as well as Board prospect identification cultivation and onboarding

• Work as primary staff contact to the Boards Advancement Committee to identify strategies to increase the organizations profile and generate creative ideas to engage new supporters.
• Manage through delegation or task ownership the development of special events including the annual gala and Junior Board events.
• Ensure Development team maintains strong fundraising operations and accountability by improving data collection grant reporting and budgeting.

Work with the CFO to understand the organizational budget funder trends and their significance to a healthy organization

Work with other leaders to further develop and refine the organizations core messages and delivery of key communication points to be shared with media donors and the public

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