Senior Director, Advancement

Position Summary: The Senior Director of Advancement is responsible for building, planning, implementing, and analyzing fund development and engagement activities that continue to expand and sustain GSACPC’s philanthropic revenue. They cultivate and solicit donors, direct the council’s grant initiatives, drive giving programs, and must build a culture of philanthropy within the organization. The Senior Director leads a team of fundraising professionals and provides care to staff that results in positive outcomes that support the mission of the organization. Additionally, the Senior Director supports the council’s Product Program team to help expand sales revenue and program reach. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Senior Director supports the Co-CEOs and Board of Directors in realizing the vision and strategic priorities set by the council. 

Reports to: Co-CEOs

FLSA Status: Regular, Full time, Exempt 

Essential Job Functions:

• Leads and manage a development team of four team members by providing clear goals, coaching, and support
• Develop, implement, and deliver a comprehensive fundraising plan that supports the council’s strategic plan to include corporate funding, individual gifts, and foundation and/or government grants
• Cultivate philanthropic partnerships that result in funding opportunities and/or expand 
• Represent GSACPC externally at public appearances, speaking engagements, meetings, and networking events 
• Establish and track progress against annual fundraising goals/budgets
• Serves as a Senior Leadership Team member 
• Serves on the Council Strategy Refresh Team 
• Advise and make recommendations to the CEOs, Leadership Team, and Board of Directors on development strategy as it relates to program and operations
• Engage Co-CEOs and other members of the Senior Leadership Team as needed to participate in and support cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and grant management processes 
• Actively manage full donor portfolio, including existing and future corporate partners, individual donors, major gift donors, and foundation contributors, as well as government grants
• Identify, cultivate, and develop new funding and revenue opportunities by acquiring new philanthropic partners and expanding or upgrading the existing donor base, with a focus building new sources of unrestricted funding, expanding targeted operational support and capital gifts that support mission delivery
• Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of the organization, mission, programs, activities, resources, and fundraising needs
• Work collaboratively across the organization to ensure effective stewardship of funders and partners and continually improve the packaging of ongoing programs and services and develop concepts and cases of support for new initiatives
• Provide on-going support the Product Program team to help expand overall organizational revenue and depth of program impact
• Active participation in developing a culture that fosters diversity, equity, inclusion and access thought words, actions and attitude.
• Other duties as assigned or needed to support organizational capacity 

Education & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent related work/volunteer experience
• 7 years of development experience, including 3 years of management of a fund development team  

Skills & Abilities

• Understands thoughtful, donor-centered fundraising environment 
• Experience with strategic planning, capital campaigns, special appeals, special events, and planned gifts
• Demonstrated ability to integrate data into decision-making and strategy development
• Proven skills in securing major gifts and planned gifts
• Demonstrated ability to organize and direct complex work assignments and create and carry out multi- faceted plans.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to organize complex concepts and to communicate to diverse audiences including board members, community members, colleagues, and donors to ensure the delivery of service excellence
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and adapt flexibly within a long-tenured organization
• Ability to use technology with solid skills using database systems and Microsoft Office

• Willingness to fully participate in staff development opportunities (when offered) and to take responsibility for self-directed learning

• Willingness to acquire and actively use effective dialogue and conflict management skills
• Behavior consistent with the core competencies, core values, and beliefs of the organization

Compensation details: 105000-110000 Yearly Salary