What are the responsibilities and job description for the VP of Development position at Insperity?
Description & Requirements
As a leader in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education, Challenger Center provides more than 250,000 students annually with experiential education programs that engage students in hands-on learning opportunities. These programs, delivered in Challenger Learning Centers and classrooms, strengthen knowledge in STEM subjects and inspire students to pursue careers in these important fields. Challenger Center was created by the Challenger families to honor the crew of shuttle flight STS-51-L.
Vice President, Development and Partnerships
You have high expectations for yourself and your career. So does Challenger Center. Imagine what we will achieve together. You've worked hard to get where you are today. You want your next step to be the right one. And now you're ready to use your unique skills, talents, and personality to achieve great things.
As the Vice President, Development and Partnerships, you will lead the Challenger Center's efforts to identify, cultivate, and steward donors and strategic partners. You will solicit contributions from government entities, corporations, foundations, and individuals including grant proposals. You will serve as front-line customer service for our donors. You will be expected to represent Challenger Center educational strategy and programs, in partnership with Challenger Learning Center, the STEM education community, federal and state government leaders, the business community, and foundations and other grant making organizations. This includes active participation in national and regional education forums of significance to Challenger Center.
You will be a member of the Senior Leadership team reporting to the President and CEO and play a critical role in ensuring that the organization stays on path to meet its strategic goals.
To be successful, you should have :
- Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred.
- Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience.
- Experience / background in STEM education community and fundraising.
- Experience securing and stewarding large donations from corporate, foundation, individual and government sources.
- Experience applying / managing large, complex grants; federal grant experience preferred.
- Meticulous and highly organized.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines, and shift priorities and resources as needed.
- Excellent writing / editing and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to evaluate, negotiate and oversee work with external vendors and partners.
- Ability to effectively represent and speak on behalf of Challenger Center.
- Commitment to collaborate with all staff across all teams.
- Strong computer skills especially in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, donor databases (e.g., Salesforce, Bloomerang, Raisers Edge, etc.).
- Ability to travel approximately 10%-15% of the time, with the potential for periodic additional travel .
Your key responsibilities as the Vice President, Development and Partnerships will include :
Additional responsibility will include, but are not limited to :
Planning & Strategy
Leadership
Fundraising & Partnerships
Administration
Benefits :
We value our employees' time and efforts. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by our competitive compensation of $140K annually, and extensive benefits package for all full-time employees. Plus, we work to maintain the best possible environment for our employees, where people can learn and grow with the company. We strive to provide a collaborative, creative environment where each person feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning, and culture.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary : $140,000
