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National Association of County and City Health Officials

Vice President of Development

National Association of County and City Health Officials, Orlando, Florida, us, 32885


POSITION:

Vice President of Development REPORTS TO:

Chief Philanthropic Officer LOCATION:

New York, NY FLSA STATUS:

Exempt WEBSITE:

www.thenytrust.org START DATE:

Fall 2024 ABOUT US As New York’s largest community foundation, The New York Community Trust fosters and engages in enduring and innovative philanthropy, making grants that bring together the local knowledge and expertise of its team, nonprofits, and partners to help donors fulfill their vision for the causes they love. From education and the arts to health care and the environment, The New York Community Trust seeks to improve every aspect of the cultural and civic life of New York City, Long Island, and Westchester. POSITION DESCRIPTION The Vice President of Development (“VP, Development”) is a senior management member and collaborates closely with the Chief Philanthropic Officer, the General Counsel, the VP, Donor Relations, and the Director of Planned Giving on various giving campaigns and the Trust’s fundraising cycle. The VP, Development provides leadership and direction for new funds, planned giving, annual giving, and prospect research; is directly involved in the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of gifts; effectively communicates the mission and values of The Trust; has a working knowledge of current best practices in all aspects of fundraising; and collaborates with colleagues in the development, marketing & communications and donor relations teams. RESPONSIBILITIES Management of Fundraising & Development Operations Collaborate with board members, the President, the Chief Philanthropic Officer, and the Vice President of Donor Relations on all major fundraising initiatives. Analyze donor and prospect data and review monthly reports for patterns impacting upcoming initiatives. Monitor and report regularly on the development department’s operations and progress at biweekly senior management meetings. Identify, develop, and mentor the development team. Work with the CPO to manage the President’s development engagement. In partnership with the CPO, develop metrics and goals; maintain a dashboard to assess performance. Ensure the development team's meticulous data collection follows departmental data standards. Oversee the development prospect pipeline, ensuring up-to-date information. Support the CPO in developing the department’s financial strategy and budget. Donor & Professional Advisor Cultivation Oversee incoming charitable legacy gifts that embody donor preferences. Steward relationships with current donors with permanent funds at The Trust. Partner with the VP, Donor Relations to identify existing donor-advised fund donors who may want to increase their giving engagement. Develop strategies to grow The Trust’s community of aligned donors. Build a professional advisor outreach strategy in partnership with the CPO, Director of Planned Giving, and General Counsel. Manage Trust giving initiatives such as the Legacy Society and the Women’s Advisory Council. Marketing & Engagement Opportunities Collaborate with the marketing and communications team to create marketing efforts. Oversee the development of seminars and educational programs to engage the donor and professional advisor communities. Attend national conferences and donor engagement events. REQUIREMENTS 10+ years of substantive, relevant full-time experience at nonprofit organizations, with at least seven years of fundraising experience and at least five years supervising staff. Bachelor’s degree required and Masters preferred. Prior experience developing new giving campaigns for affluent donors. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong public speaking skills. Experience with Salesforce or comparable CRM platform. Estimated Travel Requirement: 20%. COMPENSATION An annual starting salary of $200,000-$250,000 commensurate with the candidate’s experience. HOW TO APPLY Please apply through The Trust’s HRIS platform, Paylocity. Please upload your resume, cover letter, and a one-page writing sample as a PDF document. The Trust is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in our recruitment process.

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