VP of Development - New York, NY

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW

Urban Resource Institute (URI) is a dynamic, innovative, and well-respected organization founded in 1980 that transforms the lives of domestic violence survivors and homeless families through safe shelter and comprehensive services; delivers prevention and intervention programs that break cycles of violence and poverty; and actively works for sustainable systemic change.  URI is the oldest licensed provider of domestic violence (DV) shelter and services in New York State, and is the largest provider in the United States of DV shelter services, as well as a leading provider of shelter and services for homeless families. URI has a deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion among leadership, staff, and clients at residential and nonresidential sites across New York City.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Join a dynamic team of passionate fundraising professionals committed to a world free of domestic violence, homelessness, poverty, and trauma. Urban Resource Institute (URI) offers safe shelter and holistic services for clients along with innovative prevention and intervention programs that change barriers and drive sustainable, systemic change. Working at the intersection of poverty, trauma and racism, URI envisions a world where individuals and communities are safe, stable, and thriving. Every job and role at URI makes a valuable contribution to the URI mission. 

The Vice President of Development at URI (VP), reporting to the Chief Development & Marketing Officer, plays a pivotal role in executing URI's fundraising strategy. This multifaceted position involves all aspects of fundraising with an emphasis on Corporate Giving. In addition to supervision of the development team, the VP will personally focus on new donor cultivation.  

Key attributes for success include exemplary management skills, the ability to mentor staff, adept interpersonal skills, proven experience in relationship development, and effective cross-organizational collaboration. The ideal candidate will be adept at building a burgeoning private fundraising program, demonstrating a track record of securing new donors. Supervision responsibilities encompass a team of four fundraisers and shared Administrative Assistant.  

Salary: $150,000 - $160,000

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership and Management 

• Supervises the Development team; coaches and develops team members. 

• Partners with the CDMO to develop fundraising strategy, in collaboration with team. 

• Serves on the URI Senior Management team and contributes to organizational goals. 

• Works with URI program leaders to effectively position URI’s programs.  

• Cultivates a culture that celebrates diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.  

Relationship Strategy & Management  

• In partnership with the CDMO, responsible for strategy development. 

• With the CDMO, leader in developing and stewarding new donor relationships, with a focus on prospects for the Economic Empowerment Program.  

• Ensures there is an active pipeline of prospects, aligned with organizational goals. 

• Supports the launch of the Corporate and Community Partners program.   

• Leads Corporate Brand Partnership Campaigns.  

• Ensures a strong case for support is developed for core areas of fundraising. 

Fundraising/Grants  

• Supervises development staff in the writing and assembly of proposals and reports. Provides guidance and feedback on proposal development. 

• Uses CRM database to manage relationships, reports due, pending proposals, and prospect management.  

• Ensures that a full pipeline of vetted prospects has been identified and that there is an engagement strategy in place for all donors.  

• Promotes stewardship with funders through customized communication. 

Other  

• Oversight of the CRM management and optimization. 

• Ensures timely and accurate acknowledgement of donors. 
• Complete other duties as requested as directed by CDMO.  

SPECIFICATIONS FOR EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES

• Bachelor’s Degree Required. 

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of ten years in an institutional fundraising role, and experience with the New York fundraising landscape. Experience with corporate and foundations fundraising.  
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills and attention to detail. 
• May require occasional work outside established working hours, including evenings. 
• Passion for URI’s mission and core values. 
• Record of accomplishment in successfully prospecting, cultivating, and closing gifts. 
• Exceptional relationship building, with the ability to engage and inspire a diverse range of audiences.  
• Demonstrated ability to manage and steward donor relationships. 
• Ability to collaborate with other departments in a professional, and respectful manner. 
• Capability of working independently and seeking guidance as needed from Supervisor. 
• Ability to collaborate with coworkers who have diverse backgrounds, and perspectives. 
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize within a fast-paced working environment. 
• Experience with Every Action, Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Teams), Adobe Acrobat, Zoom, Monday.com, etc. 

SPECIFICATIONS FOR PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Works in an office environment that is well-lighted and well-ventilated. 
• May require prolonged periods of sitting and working on a computer. 
• Must be able to lift 10 pounds at times, and occasionally reach and bend. 

Urban Resource Institute provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Salary : $150,000 - $160,000