POSITION SUMMARYAs the organization's chief Development leader, the Senior Director of Philanthropy serves as a critical member of SVdP's Leadership Team, with primary responsibility for building and executing the fundraising and development plan. The Sr. Director is an effective team-builder, empowering and guiding the development staff, while driving engagement and revenue to expand statewide mission impact and organizational growth. Working collaboratively with Executive Leadership and senior-level development managers, the Sr. Director will build and execute a data-driven plan to grow individual donor giving, diversify the fundraising mix, support parish-based chapters and fulfill objectives of the organization's 5-year strategic plan.
Duties and Responsibilities:- Represent the mission and charism of St. Vincent de Paul Georgia through communication and development strategies that align with the organization's values, mission, vision, and strategic plan.
- In conjunction with the Executive Team, design and implement a comprehensive, data-driven development plan to meet or exceed aggressive fundraising goals, supporting statewide program expansion in the areas of housing support, direct financial aid, food assistance, healthcare support and wrap-around services.
- Establish metrics and performance measures within the development plan; monitor and report results to the Executive Team.
- Work with vendors on specialized direct response and donor acquisition strategies and tactics to increase individual giving through donor cultivation and prospecting.
- Identify and cultivate relationships with key stakeholders, including potential donors, archdiocesan/diocesan representatives, community leaders and elected officials to advance SVdP's mission and multiply our impact.
- Create and communicate impactful cases of support for major donors.
- Deliver effective donor communications in a variety of presentation formats: written, verbal, and interpersonal.
- Empower the Executive Team and key members of the Board of Directors with donor information, data and a donor portfolio for cultivation efforts.
- Mentor, lead and support the development team, working with senior managers and support personnel, balancing workloads and fostering a cohesive, integrated team.
- Ensure donor communications, grant and institutional giving initiatives, event planning and all development activities are oriented to the strategic objectives of the development plan and designed to fulfill organizational goals.
- Lead bi-weekly development team meetings.
- Lead the high-level planning and sponsorship procurement of key events including but not limited to the Morning of Hope fall fundraiser, while ensuring detailed project plans are defined and implemented in a timely, organized manner.
- Participate in quarterly planning meetings with program directors and department managers to align with funding needs and targets.
- Serve as a fundraising consultant to SVdP's 76 statewide, parish-based chapters (Conferences) engaged in separate fundraising activities for our common purpose and mission activities.
- Occasionally attend evening or weekend District and Conference meetings (within or outside of the Metro Atlanta area) to share information and support local activities.
- Maintain ethical and professional behavior as per AFP (Association of Fundraising Professionals) Code of Ethics.
Qualifications:- Ability to support the mission of a Catholic based, non-profit organization.
- Bachelor's degree required/advanced degree in a related field strongly preferred
- CFRE certification preferred but not required.
- Minimum 7+ years of progressive nonprofit fundraising and resource development experience, particularly with human services/social services and/or faith-based organization serving diverse populations
- A proven track record in fundraising from a variety of sources, with emphasis on individuals and private foundations.
- Ability to use data to set strategy and priorities, measure outcomes and impact and drive performance
- Demonstrated success with all facets of the development process, including event planning, grant and proposal writing, prospect research, cultivation, direct solicitation and stewardship
- Demonstrated success in meeting and exceeding financial goals in a non-profit environment
- Highly proficient in MS Office and Raiser's Edge or other donor management system
- Experience leading and nurturing teams and developing direct reports
- Ability to work collaboratively with subject matter experts/Program Directors, Finance Department, and volunteer Board of Directors
- Ability to work a flexible schedule which may include some nights and weekends
- High attention to detail and time management skills with the ability meet deadlines
