Senior Vice President of Development

About the Role :

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Senior VP of Development is responsible for the strategic direction, design, implementation, and evaluation of development and fundraising programs for Reproductive Freedom for All 501 c4, Reproductive Freedom for All federal PAC, Reproductive Freedom for All Foundation 501 c3, and Freedom Fund 527. The VP of Development leads and supervises a team of development professionals in achieving the organization’s revenue goals and advancing its mission.

The Senior VP of Development plays a key role in the development of the organizational vision and strategy and must exhibit leadership in implementing that vision as part of the executive team. They work closely with the Executive Director and President & CEO, are part of the Executive Team, and serve as the lead development officer liaison with the Board of Directors. They coordinate and lead efforts with other departments across the organization crafting innovative partnerships with foundations and donors to advance our common goals. They are responsible for providing leadership and fostering a climate that facilitates a culture of philanthropy as well as political action, meeting the annual and longer-term financial and programmatic fundraising goals for the organization. They must have a commitment to Reproductive Freedom for All’s core values and integrating diversity, equity, and inclusion into every aspect of our work.

Job Details :

Location : Washington, DC

Reports to : Executive Director

Positions Directly Reporting to this Position : Senior Director of Major Gifts, Senior Director of Foundation Relations and Development Communications, Associate Director of Development Operations

This Position Is : Full-time, Exempt, Non-Union, Management

Salary : $210,000 - $250,000

Responsibilities :

• Plan and execute effective and comprehensive fundraising programs for Reproductive Freedom for All 501 c4, Reproductive Freedom for All federal PAC, Reproductive Freedom for All Foundation 501 c3, and Freedom Fund 527 (SuperPac);
• Develop and implement annual fundraising priorities and plans for an integrated development program (membership / direct marketing, major gifts, special events, planned giving, foundations, and workplace giving);
• Develop annual revenue projections across all entities and all channels;
• Develop annual budgets for the development department; regularly review fundraising department’s revenue and expenses, track department-wide progress to goals; regularly update President and Executive Director on progress; prepare reports and presentations for the Board of Directors;
• Build Reproductive Freedom for All’s funding capacity and culture. Deepen and diversify the revenue base, increase funding from all constituencies through all channels. Ensure that the development infrastructure supports short-term and long-term goals;
• Personally collaborate with President & CEO, Board leadership, and organizational leaders to cultivate and solicit principal level gifts from current and prospective donors;
• Work with the Executive Director, Chief Financial Officer, and legal counsel to ensure legal compliance, as it relates to fundraising for all of the organization’s entities, 501 c4, 501 c3, PAC, and 527;
• Key Stakeholder Relations;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with members of Reproductive Freedom for All and Reproductive Freedom for All Foundation Boards of Directors, key benefactors, volunteer leaders, and colleagues;
• Identify, supervise and direct development and institutional advancement opportunities for the President & CEO, members of the Boards of Directors, selected volunteer leadership, and senior staff members;
• Serve as primary liaison to Board Development of Reproductive Freedom for All and Reproductive Freedom for All Foundation;
• Develop relationships with prospective individual donors to increase funding, membership, and visibility for the organization’s work;
• Provide support for the President & CEO in preparation for events and opportunities with prospective donors;
• Enlist senior management as appropriate in educating donors about the organization’s impact and investment worthiness;
• Supervision;
• Direct, supervise and manage the fundraising staff providing ongoing guidance, direction, and motivation; hire staff as needed; delegate appropriately and ensure strong internal communication and coordination; evaluate performance and provide opportunities for personal and professional growth; and provide oversight to consultants;
• Lead by example; set high performance standards for self and staff. Foster a positive, team environment of achievement and ensure staff accountability through clearly defined and measurable goals;
• Build a sense of teamwork and ownership, empowering staff through active communication and delegation;
• Promote intradepartmental and interdepartmental collaboration;
• Create an environment that is inclusive, welcomes differences of opinion and promotes respect for others, and fosters trust and cooperation;
• Supervise relationships with outside vendors and consultants; play an active role in planning and execution, set clear expectations for achieving goals and accountability, and maintain clear and consistent communication.
• Other duties consistent with the duties and qualifications outlined herein may be assigned.

Qualifications :

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Salary : $210,000 - $250,000