Senior Director, Advancement

Job Description

Job Description

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 :

Skills & Abilities