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LMM · 3 weeks ago

Vice President, Development & Communications

LMM is a mission-driven organization with a 56-year history of service to the community, recognized for its innovative solutions in safety net services. They are seeking a dynamic fundraising professional for the Vice President of Development & Communications role, responsible for strategic planning and execution of fundraising and communications efforts to enhance the organization's presence and achieve funding goals.

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Responsibilities

Direct the strategic, operational and management planning and implementation of the fund development, communications and public relations activities of the organization’s major service areas and administrative projects
Collaborate with the President & CEO, Board of Directors, and senior leadership on developing and stewarding relationships with key LMM audiences, including: individual donors, foundations, corporations, community leaders, partnering organizations, Lutheran affiliates and ecumenical partners
Serve as a primary contact for building and cultivating relationships with major funders and corporate partners
Provide staff leadership for the Board Development Committee and support the CEO’s efforts towards board development, meetings and activities
Plan and execute capital campaigns, in coordination with the executive and Board leadership, special committees, consultants, and development and communications staff
Strengthen the organization’s ability to elevate LMM’s presence in the community by providing resources, knowledge and expertise to enhance communications, public relations and brand management activities
Represent LMM at speaking engagements at various faith-based and community partner engagement events, and other venues as appropriate
Recruit, hire, and supervise department staff; offer appropriate training and development opportunities to engage a high performing team
Optimize and maintain donor management and communication systems to inform data-driven strategies and outcome reporting
Maintain high standards of ethical and professional conduct in terms of privacy of donor, funder and client information, and adhere to confidentiality policies

Qualification

Nonprofit DevelopmentPublic RelationsFundraising ExperienceTeam LeadershipCommunications SkillsCommunity EngagementData-Driven StrategiesFundraising Certification

Required

Bachelor's degree
At least 7 years of experience in non-profit development and public relations
Supervisory/management experience
Fund-raising experience in annual campaigns, major gifts, planned giving, corporate sponsorships and foundation grants
Excellent written and oral communications skills
Experience in community engagement
Capable of leading and developing a team to advance the mission and values of LMM

Preferred

Master's degree in related field (Nonprofit Management, Business Development, Public Relations, Communications, etc.)
Fund raising certification (CFRE)

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Disability
Life
Generous paid time off
403(b) retirement savings plan

Company

LMM

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Lutheran Metropolitan Ministry (LMM) is a 54 year-old non-profit providing innovative social enterprise job-training, civic engagement strategies and safety net services for the city of Cleveland and across northeastern Ohio.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Maria Foschia
President & CEO
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