Vice President, Development

POSITION OVERVIEW

Reporting directly to and working closely with the Chief
Development Officer (CDO) to build out the development function for
the organization’s $5.6 million and growing operating budget, the
Vice President, Development will work in partnership with the CDO
to create the organization’s fundraising strategy and lead the
implementation of the activities needed to reach National CARES’s
goals. The VP, Development will manage and, in some cases, build
the organization’s fundraising plans—in partnership with the CDO
and Institutional Partnerships Manager—including major gifts,
annual giving, institutional giving, corporate partnerships,
planned giving, and special events. The VP, Development will expand
and diversify National CARES’s base and develop a deeper pipeline
of donors, stewarding them to both invest in National CARES and
become mission ambassadors. The VP, Development will work closely
with the CDO and other team members to secure funding for existing
and new initiatives as National CARES expands.

The role requires an excellent relationship manager and creative
thinker, with an entrepreneurial mindset, who is a strong advocate
for the children and families that National CARES serves and is
motivated by a desire to serve the community.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Organizational Leadership:

• Collaborate in the development of the organization’s
  fundraising vision, strategy and development to align with the
  overall organizational strategy
• Provide leadership and support to the Board of Directors to
  strengthen their ability to participate in the identification,
  cultivation and solicitation of donors
• Identify best-in-practice development strategies and create
  plans on how to implement into the team’s practices
• Set clear benchmarks, regularly reflect on progress through
  data tracking analysis, and adjust tactics as necessary to meet
  revenue goals
• Partner with the executive team to implement a comprehensive
  fundraising campaign focused on recurring revenue and new donor
  acquisition
• In conjunction with the Program team, provide insight into the
  preparation of materials and communications for National CARES
  donors and supporters

Fundraising Strategy and Execution:

• Develop and manage the execution of the development team’s
  strategy to ensure long-term, diversified fund development that
  meets the needs of the organization
• With the CEO, CDO and board, identify, develop and cultivate
  major gift prospects—individual corporate, government and
  foundation—and develop and execute closing, stewardship and growth
  strategies tailored to each revenue stream
• Proactively design and execute new and creative donor
  engagement strategies
• Develop customized cultivation, solicitation and stewardship
  plans; have the capacity to identify new donors

Regularly participate in the creation of necessary materials to
report progress to the Board of Directors.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Commitment to the mission and vision of CARES
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• A minimum of 8 years of nonprofit development experience
• Experience securing six figure gifts
• Goal-oriented with a track record of utilizing a
  solutions-focused approach to overcoming challenges
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills
• Collaborative approach to leadership that thrives in making
  strong connections to team members, funders and other
  stakeholders
• Superb written and oral communication skills, with experience
  communicating effectively in one-on-one and large group
  settings
• Demonstrate the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet
  deadlines
• Confident in utilizing data to make decisions and measure
  results
• Self-initiative and the ability to work independently
• Mature judgement with a high level of personal and professional
  integrity and trustworthiness
• Expertise in Microsoft Office and proficient in Salesforce

KEY INFORMATION

This position is remote with travel required. The applicant will
work from a home office and travel to meet with funders and team
members as needed and participate in summits and conferences when
appropriate. Phone and video conferencing is required.

 The start date is as soon as possible.

 Salary range is $135, 000-$150, 000. The role will report
to the Chief Development Officer.

ABOUT NATIONAL CARES MENTORING MOVEMENT

The National CARES Mentoring Movement is a pioneering,
community-mobilization initiative, anchored by 58 local CARES
Affiliates across 26 states, that directly addresses the
life-shredding effects of intergenerational Black poverty and lays
a blueprint for community recovery. We are the nation’s recognized
leader in the recruitment, training and engagement of African
American mentors, and the only organization providing holistic
programming on a national scale to undergird and advance
impoverished Black children by providing them with the emotional,
social, academic and career-readiness support they must have to
become self-sustaining, successful contributors to our society.

National CARES Mentoring Movement is an equal
opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered
for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or
disability status.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We
deeply value diversity and strive to create an environment where
all feel included.

Priority consideration given to applicants who apply by
July 26, 2024.