Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri · 3 days ago
Vice President of Advancement
St Louis, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expBig Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri is a growing organization focused on providing quality services to youth. The VP of Advancement is responsible for cultivating donor and government relationships, leading fund development efforts, and collaborating closely with the CEO to implement strategic initiatives.
AssociationEducationNon Profit
Responsibilities
Lead, plan and direct relationships with prospects and existing donors to meet major gift giving goals and ongoing strategic initiatives
Proactively identify qualified new corporate, individual, foundation and other major gift prospects
Cultivate relationships and determine approach with all donors
Follow up after fundraising meetings to ensure effective planning, execution, and stewardship
Build relationships and serve as Liaison with Local, State, and Federal Government lobbyists and agencies
Assist with planning and execution of fund-raising events
Work closely with CEO to implement strategic and annual plans and to develop processes and procedures to develop it
Ensure CEO is spending more time on the critical issues and agency priorities, including thinking strategically and strengthening and expanding critical relationships and partnerships
Ensure that project plans are developed, executed, and achieved in alignment with strategic plan and annual operation plans
Develop key relationships within BBBSA
Cultivate and deepen stakeholder connections across different communities/audiences
Participate in group activities and other events and activities important to the advancement of BBBSEMO
Provide project leadership to Board of Directors, present to Board at quarterly meetings, and serve on Board committees as needed
Ensure BBBSEMO is adhering to the strategic plan, delivering status reports to the board
Build relationships to solidify strong partnerships
Leverage relationships to drive agency initiatives and results
Qualification
Required
Bachelors' Degree required
Minimum ten (10) years of strategic management experience required with progressive responsibilities at the senior management level
Demonstrated track record with donor relations
Demonstrated capacity in leadership, solution-based resolution, and coaching skills
Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
Proven track record of facilitating project management and development within a growing organization
Ability to effectively interface with senior leadership, managers, board of directors, donors, and staff
Ability to operate as an effective tactical and strategic thinker
Familiarity (understanding) of nonprofit finance and accounting regulations
General understanding of finance, marketing, programs, systems, and human resources
Time management and organizational skills
Proficiency in MS Office Suite
Ability to make presentations and move people to action
Preferred
Masters/MBA or similar advanced degree highly desired
Project Management experience. Certification a plus
Benefits
Immediate and 100% coverage on health and dental insurance.
Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance following the first ninety (90) days of employment.
401(k)–3% match per year following first year of employment.
.625 cents reimbursement on business miles and 100% of out-of-office parking for business meetings, etc.
After ninety 90 days staff will receive five (5) days of paid vacation and ten (10) days of paid vacation after one year of service.
Accrue one (1) day per month of sick leave (can also be used for family illnesses)–can carry up to thirty (30) days of sick leave.
Two (2) personal days per year following the first ninety days of employment.
Annual raises based on performance, culture and agency's ability.
Eleven (11) paid holidays.
Company
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri is a youth mentoring organization fostering enduring support for young people.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Panera Bread Foundation
2024-02-29Grant
Leadership Team
Kristen Slaughter
President and CEO
Ashley Beggs Seiler
Chief Partnership Officer
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