Vice President of Development and New Business Initiatives

The Children's Center of Hamden

$120K — $150K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • MSW, MBA, or equivalent required; minimum 10 years of leadership experience, including 5-8 years in senior management.
  • Direct management experience with significant funding initiatives and diverse stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated success in identifying and implementing new business models and processes.
  • Experience in governmental affairs or social service administration, specifically in a grant writing context.
  • Proven track record of securing federal, state, and local grants and contracts.
  • In-depth knowledge of funding processes, guidelines, and regulations at all governmental levels.
  • Exceptional writing, communication, and editing skills.

Responsibilities

  • Influence strategic objectives through collaboration with decision makers.
  • Develop and strengthen relationships with funders and policymakers to enhance agency services.
  • Identify trends through research to guide high-quality service proposals.
  • Represent TCCOH in public forums to engage stakeholders and promote the agency's mission.
  • Collaborate with executive management on implementing the organizational strategic plan.
  • Research and evaluate service models to drive innovation and funding opportunities.
  • Lead and coordinate complex grant proposal processes across various teams.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance options, including employer-paid short and long-term disability and life insurance.
  • Competitive retirement savings plan with employer contributions.
  • Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick days, personal days, and 13 holidays.
  • Support for professional development through training and growth opportunities.
  • Wellness programs promoting physical and mental health, including access to an on-agency wellness center.
  • Confidential assistance through an Employee Assistance Program for personal or work challenges.
Full Job Description
VicePresidentof Development and New Business Initiatives

REPORTS TO: CEO

JOB SUMMARY:

As part of the executive management team, provide leadership for the agency's strategic planning. The VP is charged to continuously scan the rapidly evolving and competitive environment, recognize chances and opportunities, and ensure highly productive external relationships and partnerships that benefit the organization. She or he will provide leadership and support to the TCCOH strategic planning process and will develop new programmatic strategic initiatives. Finally, the Associate Vice President of Strategy will cultivate existing relationships with public and private funders.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Influence decision makers as it relates to the agency's strategic objectives.
  • Influence and help lead the strategic direction and positioning of agency's services by establishing collaborative relationships with funders, policymakers and external organizations and through awareness, evaluation, and communication of trends, opportunities, competitive landscape.
  • Identifies trendsetter ideas by researching industry and related events, publications and announcements
  • Publicly represent The TCCOH external constituency groups including community, governmental, and private organizations and build excitement for The TCCOH's mission.
  • In collaboration with Executive Management Team, responsible for the development process and implementation of the organizational strategic plan as adopted by the Board of Directors.
  • Conduct research of programming models, services, and leading service models to help influence innovation and direct high quality service proposals. Regularly analyze public agency funding history, patterns, and anticipated future potential.
  • Manage and drive proposal/grant development of multiple, and potentially complex, grant proposals with various internal and external parties throughout the organization simultaneously. Coordinate proposals from multi-organizational collaborating bodies
  • Working with program leads, clinical or other staff, to effectively design and package programmatic, clinical and other information into a cohesive, compelling and successful proposal.
  • Work independently and as a part of a team contributing to the overall mission of the agency. On an as needed basis, coordinate with the private Development Office, and regardless of whether it is a public or private funder, to review applications prior to submission to assure fit with TCCOH strategic plan and objectives.

Qualifications
  • Individual must possess an MSW, MBA or the equivalent, a minimum of 10 years combined leadership experience including five to eight years in a senior management rote.
  • Must have direct management experience with large-scale initiatives involving significant dollar amounts and implications, a large staff, and involving diverse stakeholder groups.
  • Demonstrated experience in the identification and Implementation of successful new business models and processes
  • Relevant experience in governmental affairs, social service administration, and/or development/grant writing environment
  • Proven track record in securing federal, state and local governmental agency grants and contracts
  • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of specific Federal, state, local agency funding processes, guidelines and regulations.
  • Demonstrated excellence in writing and editing skills, verbal communication, to ensure that agency message is clear, concise, responsive to funder needs, and compelling for Internal and external constituents.
  • Experience working for and knowledge of the not-for-profit sector is preferred.

Skills
  • The ability to lead and motivate groups and individuals.
  • Able to think creatively and strategically to successfully mediate and negotiate with individuals and groups internally and externally.
  • Able to overcome obstacles to cooperation and to foster harmonious relations.
  • Strong project and time management skills. Able to balance competing priorities, complex situations, and tight deadlines.
  • Proven leadership and consensus building skills. Solid and broad understanding of all aspects of fiscal management and information technology. Proven negotiation and mediation skills.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communications skills.
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Organizational and leadership skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively
  • Action-oriented, entrepreneurial, flexible, and innovative approach to program development

Benefits

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being and success of our employees. Our benefits include:
  1. Health Insurance: We provide a range of health insurance options, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, to ensure our employees and their families have access to quality healthcare. We also offer 100%. Employer paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance and LD&D.
  2. Retirement Savings: We offer a competitive retirement savings plan, including employer contributions, to help our employees plan for their future and achieve their long-term financial goals.
  3. Paid Time Off: We believe in the importance of work-life balance, which is why we offer generous paid time off, including vacation days, sick days, personal and 13 paid holidays.
  4. Professional Development: We invest in the growth and development of our employees through ongoing training and professional development opportunities, to help them reach their full potential and advance in their careers.
  5. Wellness Programs: We promote a culture of wellness and support our employees' physical and mental well-being through our On-Agency wellness center and other resources to help them thrive both inside and outside of the workplace.
  6. Employee Assistance Program (EAP): We provide access to confidential counseling and support services through our Employee Assistance Program to assist our employees with personal or work-related challenges they may face.

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