JOB PURPOSE:

The Vice-President of Development is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing strategies that increase, diversify and sustain philanthropic support for Propel from individuals, foundations, corporations, and the government.

EXPECTATIONS:

The day-to-day job responsibilities will fluctuate with the business need of the organization. Below is a list of the job responsibilities overall.

Fund Development and Fundraising Campaigns:

● Develops, implements, and manages annual fundraising strategies and campaigns. ● Cultivates and maintains relationships with current and prospective donors and funders. ● Supports CEO in cultivating and soliciting major donors.

● Secures financial support from individuals, including major donors, foundations, corporations, and government sources.

● Researches to expand and diversify donor base/pipeline.

● Works closely with the leadership team to build an organization-wide fundraising culture.

● Manages fundraising events and solicitations.

● Manages capital campaigns, including engaging and overseeing capital campaign firms, as necessary.

● Maintains an annual calendar of current and prospective supporter engagement “touch points” and oversees their execution.

Planning, Writing, and Reporting:

● In collaboration with the CEO, SVP, of Impact & Programs, and VP of Finance, develops and implements a financial strategy to ensure revenue meets the budgetary requirements of all programs.

● Oversees the development and execution of grant proposals and reports with a long-term relationship-management approach.

● Works with the management team to identify funds needed, preferred funding targets, and approaches.

● Works with the CEO, Director, Grants Management, and the Executive Team to ensure that grants and reports are submitted accurately and on time.

● Works closely and communicates regularly with the Finance team to manage grants and gifts.

● Takes the lead on generating the Annual Report.

Data Aggregation, Monitoring, and Reporting:

● Oversees all data entry, including gift processing and management of the Hubspot database.

● Ensures seamless integration of Hubspot with Propel’s website donation portals and mobile giving.

● Reviews dashboard at least weekly and fundraising goals at least monthly; analyzes trends and gaps.

● Prepares monthly fundraising reports for the Executive Team and Board.

● Works with CEO, SVP, Impact & Programs, and VP, of Finance on aggregating information on potential donors and funders, communicating leads with development staff, and ensuring such data are entered into Hubspot for timely follow-up.

● Other Duties as assigned

Supervises, trains, and mentors Director, Grants Management:

● Trains and supports Board members as they take on a more active fundraising role.

● Participates fully in the organization’s annual events and other community events.

● Ensures efficient fundraising processes.

● Carries out ad hoc duties, as needed.

What you get:

• A challenging opportunity in a rapidly evolving organization
• An integral role (+ responsibility) in building our culture
• Unlimited PTO (yes we actually want you to take care of yourself :)
• An unmatched learning experience; every day brings new challenges so you will never be bored.
• 100% employee paid benefits for employee-level, and 50% for families
• 4% 401(k) employer match
• Flexible work arrangement (primarily remote with 20% - 30% travel)