JOB SUMMARY

The Vice President of Philanthropy will be responsible for directing the planning, implementation and administration of all fund development programs to include management of development staff, grant writing, annual giving and capital campaigns.  The Vice President of Philanthropy will coordinate closely with the President and Chief Executive Officer, the Friendship Foundation Board of Trustees and other key volunteers to generate philanthropic revenue for the organization.  The ideal Vice President of Philanthropy will have an entrepreneurial spirit toward customer service, fundraising, and a mentoring style toward staff development. The V.P. of Philanthropy must possess a genuine interest in and concern for geriatric, chronically ill and/or disabled persons. Must be able to fluently communicate in or to take or give direction or guidance in the English language.

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITY

•    Reports to the President and Chief Executive Officer and Friendship Foundation Board of Directors.

•    Provides leadership, direction and supervision to development staff.

•    Responsible for conducting the research, identification and development of potential contributors from all appropriate sources.

•    Familiar with fund raising activities including major gift cultivation and solicitation, capital campaign management, planned giving, support/groups/giving clubs/auxiliaries, corporate/foundation solicitation, donor stewardship programs and gift processing (acknowledgment and reporting).

•    Effectively communicates with the Friendship Foundation Board of Trustees, administrative and operations staff, volunteers and donor prospects.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Creates and is accountable for the foundation annual and long-range plans, including annual giving, planned giving and capital campaigns.
2. Responsible for establishing the agenda for the various board and committee meetings, in consultation with the CEO and the Friendship Foundation Board Chair.
3. Plans and presents programs to promote the ministries of Glencroft with internal and external audiences.
4. Provides direction for a variety of activities and events under the guidance of the CEO.
5. Responsible for the provision of professional/constructive feedback, coaching and mentoring of assigned employees, performs annual performance evaluations for each staff member.
6. Responsible for the oversight of the grants coordinator to include writing, submission and follow up of all grants, as appropriate.
7. Represents Glencroft in a positive and professional manner at a variety of civic and community functions throughout the year.
8. Responsible for developing and nurturing relationships with Glencroft residents who are donors or who are potential donors.
9. Provides staff leadership to advisory councils, committees/teams and boards as assigned.
10. Continuously looks for potential new board members with varying backgrounds and skill sets.
11. Prepares departmental annual budget, supervises and monitors expenditures.
12. Must have ability to prepare calculations for charitable gift annuities, charitable remainder trusts and retained life estates in accordance with the Tax Reform Act of 1986.
13. Regular attendance is considered an essential function of this position and is necessary for the efficient operation of the business.

To function effectively in this position, the incumbent must possess a bachelor’s degree in business or marketing or other related field, with 5 years recent fundraising experience or an equivalent combination of experience training or education is required.  Significant experience leading a capital campaign is highly desirable. The incumbent must possess excellent human relations and communication skills to provide effective working relationships specifically to older adults.  Must have the ability to simultaneously address multiple projects, demands and issues and make correct decisions in a busy operating environment.  Must be computer literate with knowledge of planned giving software. 

Please email resume to Lori Draffkorn, Human Resources Manager at ldraffkorn@glencroft.com.