Vice President of Development

About the role

The Vice President for Development will lead fundraising efforts for Housing Works and Bailey House, focusing on direct mail, major gifts, events, campaigns, and donor stewardship.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall vision and leadership for Development activities.
• Develop and implement strategies to reach and surpass annual fundraising goals and grow the annual giving program by 20% over three years.
• Manage and develop a team of 4 development professionals and numerous consultants.
• Coordinate with Advocacy to develop rapid response fundraising opportunities.
• Lead event planning and coordination, including event staff and volunteers.
• Develop and test new fundraising vehicles, including events and campaigns.
• Represent Housing Works and Bailey House externally with donors, sponsors, board members, partners, and community stakeholders.
• Attend and manage key design and fashion events; ensure relationships with appropriate sponsors and prospects.
• Communicate new donor and fund development results to the Boards, senior staff, donors, and the general community.
• Manage and develop a team of 4 development professionals and numerous consultants.
• Attend and manage key design and fashion events; ensure relationships with appropriate sponsors and prospects.
• Communicate new donor and fund development results to the Boards, senior staff, donors, and the general community.

Requirements

• BA/BS required. Master’s degree preferred.
• At least ten years of proven leadership experience in non-profit development.
• Proven success meeting and exceeding fundraising and budget goals.
• Strong experience with major gifts, annual giving, donor stewardship, events, campaigns, and corporate sponsorships.
• Experience managing and developing fundraising staff, consultants, and volunteer leadership.
• Experience working with Boards of Directors, senior staff, donors, corporate sponsors, and community partners.

Qualifications

• Passion for the mission of Housing Works and the ability to serve effectively as an ambassador for the organization.
• Exceptional computer software skills, including Microsoft Office and working familiarity with Salesforce, Raiser’s Edge, or similar donor management systems.
• Experience with and proven commitment to working with low-income and marginalized communities and individuals with multiple chronic medical conditions.
• Demonstrated talent and skill in recruiting, managing, inspiring, and growing a diverse workforce and building collaborative teams to meet and exceed performance and budget goals.
• Demonstrated ability to establish strong relationships with Board members, volunteers, donors, and senior staff.
• Proven ability to think critically, exercise good judgment, and work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and follow-through skills; exceptional written and oral communication skills, including public speaking.
• Familiarity with the New York market, especially fashion and/or design.

Skills

• Strategic program planning, proposal writing, goal setting, and performance management skills.
• Ability to sit, stand, communicate, and utilize computer equipment for extended periods.

Benefits

• We have three comprehensive healthcare plans to choose from based on your priorities and budget.
• Housing Works covers most of the plan; you pay a portion, based on your salary.
• Staff begins accruing PTO immediately for a total of up to 30 days earned in the first year.
• We offer employees an educational benefit. This money is available for tuition loan reimbursement, tuition costs, and text books.

Pay

$150,000 - $199,000 annually commensurate with experience

Schedule

This position requires the staff person to be present in the program office a minimum of 80% of the time. Ability to travel to appointments, meetings, conferences, donor meetings, and fundraising events for work-related business. Ability to sit, stand, communicate, and utilize computer equipment for extended periods.