Veterans Village of San Diego · 5 hours ago
Vice President, Development & Communications
Veterans Village of San Diego is looking for employees who are passionate about serving all veterans. The VP of Development & Communication will spearhead VVSD’s development, fundraising, and grant-writing efforts.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Meet prospective donors and supporters on a continual basis to establish effective communications with them
Grow a major gifts program including identification, cultivation and solicitation of major donors
Oversee grant seeking including research, proposal writing, and reporting requirements
Build the planned giving program with a focus on deferred gifts such as bequest expectancies
Direct an annual fundraising program, including mailings and annual fundraising drives
Direct capital campaigns and other major fundraising drives
Coordinate fundraising special events
Direct employee fundraising drives
Oversee prospect research
Work closely with President/CEO and the Board of Directors to increase fundraising opportunities
Make public appearances/accept speaking engagements to share information about VVSD
Oversee fundraising database and tracking systems
Supervise and collaborate with other fundraising staff
Oversee creation of publications to support fundraising activities
Maintain gift recognition programs
Perform other related duties as requested
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in a related field, plus at least 5 years as a professional fundraiser
Proven experience raising private funding for nonprofit organizations and managing development personnel, preferably in an organization that focuses on military and/or veteran issues
Demonstrated experience with all facets of the role, including fundraising, proposal writing, special events, donor relations and engaging with private foundations
Excellent writing skills
Ability to fluently read, write and communicate in English
Previous supervisory experience
Ability to, both mentally and physically, perform all aspects of job description and other duties as assigned by supervisor
Able to work a flexible scheduled to include weekends and evenings
Must have own vehicle, valid driver's license and current vehicle insurance
Capable to thrive in a challenging non-profit environment
Able to work within a diverse environment
Able to interact, professionally, in a wide variety of situations
Ability to bend and lift light objects
Ability to sit for extended periods of time while viewing a computer monitor
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard
Capable of hearing and speaking to exchange information
Seeing to read reports and data
Ability to speak English
Ability to work in a noisy, busy environment
Benefits
12 paid holidays a year
Paid vacation
Paid sick leave
Pension
Health insurance
Dental and vision plans
Company
Veterans Village of San Diego
Veterans Village of San Diego supports America's veterans and their families in overcoming homelessness, addiction, unemployment, barriers to health and mental health care, and related challenges.