Planned Parenthood of Delaware · 1 hour ago
Vice President of External Affairs (Fundraising/Communications)
625 N. Shipley St., Wilmington, DE 19801
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$90K/yr - $100K/yr
5+ years expPlanned Parenthood of Delaware is seeking a Vice President of External Affairs to organize and direct strategic vision and goals related to Development, Public Affairs, and Education. The role involves supervising fundraising programs, overseeing public affairs strategies, and enhancing educational outreach on reproductive health issues.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Oversees Development Director to help evaluate goals for donations, grants, community events, and fundraising opportunities
Responsible for creating, overseeing, and achieving fundraising projections as determined by the President and CEO and Board of Directors
Develops annual strategies to create, maintain, and designate donor cultivation and increase annual giving for high, mid, and low donors as well as increase new donor cultivation and annual giving
Oversees the development of effective personal solicitation programs, providing leadership to staff, board, and committee members
Directly oversees and works collaboratively with the Development Department to design and implement fundraising social events including the large annual Chocolate and Champagne Gala
Coordinates with the Chief Operating Officer and Medical Director as well as community agencies to assist in identifying community, patient and agency need
Ensures that records, reports, database data, and documentation of all training are completed in accordance with state programs, grants, and contract requirements
Oversees the Public Affairs Director and public affairs strategies statewide that advance our mission and expand our geographic, political, and demographic base of support
Supporting the collaboration of projects between Public Affairs, Development, and Education staff
Creates sophisticated, effective, and flexible grassroots advocacy programs that advance policy goals, electoral goals and legislative strategy through organizing
Monitors local, state, and national legislative activity with the intent of informing supporters, educating policy makers, and oversees the drafting of legislation in collaboration with the Public Affairs Manager
Works to center health equity in all policy and advocacy work. Ensure teams members have adequate resources (training, budget, materials, etc) to meet or exceed PPDE DEIB standards
Coordinating with CEO, develops and manages a pro-active agenda for the media coordinating news stories, radio and television presentations and educating media personnel about Planned Parenthood, reproductive health and rights issues
Develops plan to build supporter base and increase engagement in advocacy. Develops and maintains strategic partnerships e.g. Repro Round Table
Maintains a safe and healthy work environment by establishing and enforcing policies and procedures and adhering to legal requirements
Maintains current knowledge of family planning tools, methods, and service models as well as professional knowledge by attending workshops, training, meetings, and other professional/community events. Represents agency goals and mission in the community
Oversees education strategies and curricula statewide that advance our mission and expand our education presentations, curriculums, and training to schools, individuals and community groups on issues related to reproductive health, human sexuality, and promoting healthy sexuality
Oversees Education Department to help evaluate and to develop new programs, materials and training activities related to reproductive health and human sexuality
Serves as PPDE resource on state law and policies regarding delivery of education and training of sexuality, maturation, and healthy lifestyles promotion
Support the Education Department in monitoring grant objectives, goals, and fiscal management
Maintains professional knowledge by attending workshops, training, meetings, and other professional/community events. Represents agency goals and mission in the schools and the community
Directs the collaboration of projects between Education, Development, and Public Affairs staff
Serves as a point of contact for PPFA and local legal teams. Provide support, documentation, and institutional knowledge as needed
Networks nationally, including PPFA, statewide and locally for ideas, policies and contacts to expand and promote PPDE programs
Serves as a spokesperson and expert on sexual and reproductive health on behalf of PPDE. Creates and delivers agency training, presentations, and appeals both internally and externally for a broad array of stakeholders
Maintains staffing levels by interviewing, selecting, training and evaluating staff in accordance with agency policies and procedures. Develops personal and professional growth opportunities for supervised staff
Ensures annual budget, scheduling expenditures, and adhering to legal requirements annual budget for education, public affairs, development, comms/marketing departments. Serves as liaison with auditors and accounting staff achieving financial objectives by forecasting needs, preparing annual budget, scheduling expenditures, and adhering to legal requirements
Maintain confidentiality according to HIPAA and PPDE policy
Participates in annual team review process. Collaborates with VP of Finance and VP of Human Resources of agency DEIB initiatives
Demonstrates respect for diversity in daily activities
Performs other duties as required or requested
Qualification
Required
Possession of a bachelor's degree in business management, Organizational Leadership, Communications, Public Health, Political Science or related degree required
Minimum five years successful non-profit fundraising experience required
Minimum 5-10 years progressively responsible experience in program management required
Minimum of 3 years supervisory experience required
Previous experience in grant-funded programming required
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to multi-task and to work effectively under pressure due to conflicting demands is required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, listening and interpersonal relationship communication skills
Ability to manage a budget, along with familiarity with basic accounting principles
Excellent keyboarding skills with a high level of accuracy required
Proficiency in Internet usage and Microsoft Outlook required
A valid driver's license and insurance coverage for bodily injury and property damage as required by the State of licensing or other ability to provide own reliable transportation is required for local, regional, and statewide travel
Preferred
Possession of a master's degree preferred
Management experience at senior level preferred
Experience developing and implementing innovative programs desired
Experience with capital campaigns and planned giving highly desirable
Experience in and knowledge of health education, family planning and/or reproductive health care issues preferred
Familiarity with community leaders and agencies in health education and prevention in Delaware preferred
Company
Planned Parenthood of Delaware
Our mission is to actively promote reproductive health and responsible sexual behavior through the provision of comprehensive high-quality education, counseling, and medical services.
Wilmington, Delaware, US
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
April Thomas-Jones
President and CEO Planned Parenthood of Delaware
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