Wave Recruit · 3 days ago
Vice President of Development
Daytona Beach, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
7+ years expWave Recruit is a non-profit organization focused on supporting Volusia-Flagler counties, and they are seeking a Vice President of Development to lead their fundraising initiatives. This role involves strategic leadership in designing and implementing fundraising campaigns, building relationships with donors, and ensuring alignment with the organization's goals.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Dylan Knox
Responsibilities
Develop and communicate the strategy and vision for organizational fundraising campaigns, aligning annual development goals with the strategic plan
Guide the Development Team in setting goals, prioritizing tasks, and managing resources to meet revenue targets and advance mission impact
Utilize the CSuite database to record, monitor, and evaluate donor engagement activities
Support fund development presentations and donor engagement strategies, including Foundation products and planned giving efforts
Cultivate relationships with community groups to identify prospective donors and campaign leads
Build and deepen relationships with donors and prospects year-round, connecting their interests to the organization’s work
Expand the network of donors by maintaining a strong presence in the community
Collaborate with staff, board, and volunteers to align efforts and communicate progress toward goals
Listen to donors’ and prospects’ interests to match them with meaningful giving opportunities
Assist in developing marketing materials to share organizational impact
Provide leadership and support for Women United chapters in Flagler and Volusia
Model emotional maturity, professionalism, and resilience in a fast-paced, goal-driven environment
Lead, coach, and motivate a team with diverse personalities and skill sets, fostering collaboration and accountability
Help team members focus on priorities that achieve annual goals and contribute to long-term strategy
Promote a positive, inclusive culture that supports professional development and high performance
Work with leadership and volunteers to implement new strategies for workplace campaigns and fund development
Encourage creativity and community collaboration to meet organizational goals
Practice effective donor stewardship by thanking, informing, and engaging donors in the impact of their gifts
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in related field or seven to ten years of relevant experience
Proven ability to set strategy, articulate vision, and translate big-picture goals into actionable plans
Demonstrated emotional maturity and sound judgment in decision-making and communication
Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide a team toward results
Excellent organizational and project management skills, including prioritization of competing demands
Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills
Ability to establish relationships with corporations, businesses, and donors
High degree of professional integrity to handle confidential information ethically
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and donor database systems
Valid driver's license and access to an insured motor vehicle
Company
Wave Recruit
Wave Recruit is a talent solutions agency that connects exceptional professionals with leading companies across the IT, Creative, and Marketing spaces.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase