Vail Valley Foundation
Vice President of Philanthropy
Vail Valley Foundation - Vail, Colorado, United States, 81657
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Overview
The Vice President of Philanthropy will provide leadership and strategic vision and ensure operational excellence for a comprehensive annual development program as well as a transformational comprehensive fundraising campaign (called the VVF Empowering Possibility Campaign) with a total goal of $72 million over the coming three to four years. The Campaign goals of $72 million do not include the annual fundraising goals of the organization across all funds, which is approximately $13 million per year. This exciting campaign will include capital, select endowments, program underwriting, and naming rights and will ensure VVF’s success for the next one to two generations. The VVF has a loyal and generous donor base with nearly 1,500 annual donors who contribute between $25 and $250,000 in annual commitments totaling approximately $13 million per year. These funds are generated through existing annual funds, capital funds, special events, and gala programs. In addition to serving as a key member of the VVF executive team, the Vice President of Philanthropy will lead and mentor a team of 12 development professionals, with six of these 12 staff as direct reports.
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree required; master’s or advanced professional degree preferred. Exceptional experience in leading a nonprofit revenue-generating function that grew over time and yielded a minimum of $10 million per year. Proven skills in managing a team ranging from entry-level to experienced professionals and ensuring individual results through proper coaching and mentoring. Strong alignment with the values of a mission-driven organization, and a culture that highly values and nurtures supportive relationships among all stakeholders. Successful leadership and completion of a multi-year major fundraising campaign. Proficient knowledge of nonprofit CRM databases for the purpose of donor engagement, new donor cultivation, and financial management and stewardship of donor relationships, including marketing, PR, and ongoing communications. Examples of database platform software in which this position will need to be highly proficient are Blackbaud or Tessitura. Robust knowledge of nonprofits and development functions and processes, whether acquired as a development professional, board member, donor, and/or volunteer. Proficient knowledge of the IRS rules and regulations governing nonprofits, and all gifts including those from private foundations, IRAs, estate gifts, and Donor Advised Funds. Knowledge of and hands-on experience with various charitable gift tools and structures including but not limited to charitable gift annuities, charitable lead trusts, and charitable remainder trusts. A self-starter with a known ability to carry out responsibilities without detailed direction who can handle competing demands with tact and creativity. Comfort in one’s own being, and proven interpersonal skills that enable effortless interaction with everyone, whether a board member or a program client. Excellent communicator, both in spoken and written form, and a confident and capable public speaker. Administrative excellence with superb time management skills allowing the leader to simultaneously stay focused on the big picture and large, future strategic plans, as well as delivering every day on smaller tasks. Quantitative skills that enable ease in using metrics to determine meaningful goals and measure progress toward them, along with extensive experience in financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting. Proven knowledge and experience with the process of institutional State, Federal, and other Private granting institutions. A great sense of humor, and an intrinsic understanding of when to use humor. Must be able to successfully pass a background check. Additional Desired Qualifications:
Strong familiarity with the key elements of a comprehensive development program, including experience with annual funds, capital campaigns, planned giving, and special events. Knowledge of the current economic and social issues facing the Vail Valley. Substantial experience or involvement with the arts, athletics, education, and/or significant community development initiatives. The ideal candidate will be committed to living in our community year-round, possess a love of the mountain lifestyle in the Vail Valley; encompass an entrepreneurial spirit; live an energetic, passionate, and creative approach to life and work; and hold a belief in the VVF’s mission of service. This leader will convey a mature confidence in leading and managing change in a dynamic environment and will possess a calm ability to handle both ambiguity, conflict, and paradox. An important ingredient of the successful culture of the VVF is that the executive team rolls up their sleeves and is willing to dive into any issue or project in support of their respective teams and the needs of the organization. The Vice President of Philanthropy will lead from the front, lead by example, engender a sense of trust, and be viewed by the board, partners, colleagues, and staff as a strong collaborator who makes the entire team more effective. The highly qualified candidate will also appreciate how the arts, athletics, education, and community improvement efforts offer unparalleled opportunities for learning and growth, and that the VVF is the regional leader in making such opportunities available and accessible to all.
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Bachelor’s degree required; master’s or advanced professional degree preferred. Exceptional experience in leading a nonprofit revenue-generating function that grew over time and yielded a minimum of $10 million per year. Proven skills in managing a team ranging from entry-level to experienced professionals and ensuring individual results through proper coaching and mentoring. Strong alignment with the values of a mission-driven organization, and a culture that highly values and nurtures supportive relationships among all stakeholders. Successful leadership and completion of a multi-year major fundraising campaign. Proficient knowledge of nonprofit CRM databases for the purpose of donor engagement, new donor cultivation, and financial management and stewardship of donor relationships, including marketing, PR, and ongoing communications. Examples of database platform software in which this position will need to be highly proficient are Blackbaud or Tessitura. Robust knowledge of nonprofits and development functions and processes, whether acquired as a development professional, board member, donor, and/or volunteer. Proficient knowledge of the IRS rules and regulations governing nonprofits, and all gifts including those from private foundations, IRAs, estate gifts, and Donor Advised Funds. Knowledge of and hands-on experience with various charitable gift tools and structures including but not limited to charitable gift annuities, charitable lead trusts, and charitable remainder trusts. A self-starter with a known ability to carry out responsibilities without detailed direction who can handle competing demands with tact and creativity. Comfort in one’s own being, and proven interpersonal skills that enable effortless interaction with everyone, whether a board member or a program client. Excellent communicator, both in spoken and written form, and a confident and capable public speaker. Administrative excellence with superb time management skills allowing the leader to simultaneously stay focused on the big picture and large, future strategic plans, as well as delivering every day on smaller tasks. Quantitative skills that enable ease in using metrics to determine meaningful goals and measure progress toward them, along with extensive experience in financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting. Proven knowledge and experience with the process of institutional State, Federal, and other Private granting institutions. A great sense of humor, and an intrinsic understanding of when to use humor. Must be able to successfully pass a background check. Additional Desired Qualifications:
Strong familiarity with the key elements of a comprehensive development program, including experience with annual funds, capital campaigns, planned giving, and special events. Knowledge of the current economic and social issues facing the Vail Valley. Substantial experience or involvement with the arts, athletics, education, and/or significant community development initiatives. The ideal candidate will be committed to living in our community year-round, possess a love of the mountain lifestyle in the Vail Valley; encompass an entrepreneurial spirit; live an energetic, passionate, and creative approach to life and work; and hold a belief in the VVF’s mission of service. This leader will convey a mature confidence in leading and managing change in a dynamic environment and will possess a calm ability to handle both ambiguity, conflict, and paradox. An important ingredient of the successful culture of the VVF is that the executive team rolls up their sleeves and is willing to dive into any issue or project in support of their respective teams and the needs of the organization. The Vice President of Philanthropy will lead from the front, lead by example, engender a sense of trust, and be viewed by the board, partners, colleagues, and staff as a strong collaborator who makes the entire team more effective. The highly qualified candidate will also appreciate how the arts, athletics, education, and community improvement efforts offer unparalleled opportunities for learning and growth, and that the VVF is the regional leader in making such opportunities available and accessible to all.
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