SEVCA
Director of Development and Communications
SEVCA, Westminster, Vermont, United States, 05364
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SEVCA exists to empower and partner with individuals and communities to alleviate the hardship of poverty, provide opportunities to thrive, and eliminate root causes of poverty in Southeastern Vermont. We do this through a wide range of programs including: Food Access, Head Start, Heat and Utilities support, Housing support, Personal Finance, Weatherization, and Emergency Home Repair. The Director of Development and Communications provides organizational leadership to ensure SEVCAs crucial work is sustained in the short and long term. The Director will lead all facets of Development efforts, as well as ensuring that we are effectively communicating our work. Success in this position will be with someone who can forge strong relationships with SEVCAs community of supporters and funders, identify strategic areas of funding and opportunity, and effectively communicate the impact SEVCA has on a daily basis. This position is primarily accountable for increasing the level of agency resources, under the direction and guidance of the Executive Director. It is also responsible for increasing public awareness of the agency and its work, and cultivating the agencys image and standing in the community. The standards for measuring success in the position will include: the amount of funds raised, the number of donors and other supporters contributing to the agency; the diversity of revenue streams; the ongoing systems for raising funds; the extent of participation in development activities by Board and staff; and the level of awareness of the agency and the positive image of it throughout its service area. Working Conditions: The job entails routine office work, including use of computers, phones, fax and other office machines, etc., and regular meetings with staff, Board and community members. It entails extended periods of time sitting, alternating between working at a keyboard, attending meetings, and speaking on the phone. It requires extensive local travel within Windham and Windsor Counties and some statewide and occasional regional and national travel; working outside of normal business hours to meet people, accomplish deadline-related tasks, and attend community functions to conduct business; and traveling to and meeting people in their homes and offices, as well as conducting business over meals. Qualified applicant will have an Understanding of, and strong commitment to the agencys mission; Five years experience with demonstrated accomplishments in the areas of individual donor identification, solicitation and cultivation, direct mail appeals, fundraising events, grant writing, public relations, and/or other development activities. Extensive and equivalent work and/or life experience enabling the development and application of the essential needed competencies, and the ability and willingness to learn the specific skills required, may be substituted for some or all of the specific required experience. Bachelors degree, preferably in Marketing, Public Relations, English, Communications or other relevant field, or significant progress toward degree completion, and/or equivalent work / life experience. Ability and willingness to ask people for financial contributions, expertise, access to personal networks, and involvement with the organization. Exceptional written, interpersonal, networking and public speaking/ambassador skills. Proficiency in the use of fundraising databases, word processing, and other pertinent software packages. Knowledge of corporate, foundation, and public funding sources. Ability to build strong relationships with donors, colleagues, grantors, volunteers, board and partners. Will exude integrity, discretion and confidence in asking and approach. Constantly and rigorously scans funding landscape for opportunities. Exercis s strategic thinking, solid judgment, critical thinking and robust analytical skills. Strong project planning skills; anticipates and approaches work proactively. Solution-oriented; is optimistic and addresses challenges with confidence and resilience. Is resourceful in finding solutions and seeking opportunities. Is a Self-starter, takes initiative and ownership, holds self-accountable; requires minimal supervision. Exemplary time management skills, finds most efficient and effective ways to work. Highly organized, prioritizes competing demands, meets deadlines and commitments. Maintains vigilant attention to details at all times. Embraces new ways of working and diverse points of view. Provides respectful, skillful and timely feedback; manages conflicts effectively. Is curious, self-aware and self-reflective; seeks and skillfully receives others feedback. Plans and facilitates meetings skillfully. Embraces diversity, equity and inclusion, is aware of own biases, works well across differences. Works well under pressure, models effective stress management and self-care. Committed to continuous learning, growth and improvement; learns from mistakes. Knowledge of budget planning, oversight and reporting.
SEVCA exists to empower and partner with individuals and communities to alleviate the hardship of poverty, provide opportunities to thrive, and eliminate root causes of poverty in Southeastern Vermont. We do this through a wide range of programs including: Food Access, Head Start, Heat and Utilities support, Housing support, Personal Finance, Weatherization, and Emergency Home Repair. The Director of Development and Communications provides organizational leadership to ensure SEVCAs crucial work is sustained in the short and long term. The Director will lead all facets of Development efforts, as well as ensuring that we are effectively communicating our work. Success in this position will be with someone who can forge strong relationships with SEVCAs community of supporters and funders, identify strategic areas of funding and opportunity, and effectively communicate the impact SEVCA has on a daily basis. This position is primarily accountable for increasing the level of agency resources, under the direction and guidance of the Executive Director. It is also responsible for increasing public awareness of the agency and its work, and cultivating the agencys image and standing in the community. The standards for measuring success in the position will include: the amount of funds raised, the number of donors and other supporters contributing to the agency; the diversity of revenue streams; the ongoing systems for raising funds; the extent of participation in development activities by Board and staff; and the level of awareness of the agency and the positive image of it throughout its service area. Working Conditions: The job entails routine office work, including use of computers, phones, fax and other office machines, etc., and regular meetings with staff, Board and community members. It entails extended periods of time sitting, alternating between working at a keyboard, attending meetings, and speaking on the phone. It requires extensive local travel within Windham and Windsor Counties and some statewide and occasional regional and national travel; working outside of normal business hours to meet people, accomplish deadline-related tasks, and attend community functions to conduct business; and traveling to and meeting people in their homes and offices, as well as conducting business over meals. Qualified applicant will have an Understanding of, and strong commitment to the agencys mission; Five years experience with demonstrated accomplishments in the areas of individual donor identification, solicitation and cultivation, direct mail appeals, fundraising events, grant writing, public relations, and/or other development activities. Extensive and equivalent work and/or life experience enabling the development and application of the essential needed competencies, and the ability and willingness to learn the specific skills required, may be substituted for some or all of the specific required experience. Bachelors degree, preferably in Marketing, Public Relations, English, Communications or other relevant field, or significant progress toward degree completion, and/or equivalent work / life experience. Ability and willingness to ask people for financial contributions, expertise, access to personal networks, and involvement with the organization. Exceptional written, interpersonal, networking and public speaking/ambassador skills. Proficiency in the use of fundraising databases, word processing, and other pertinent software packages. Knowledge of corporate, foundation, and public funding sources. Ability to build strong relationships with donors, colleagues, grantors, volunteers, board and partners. Will exude integrity, discretion and confidence in asking and approach. Constantly and rigorously scans funding landscape for opportunities. Exercis s strategic thinking, solid judgment, critical thinking and robust analytical skills. Strong project planning skills; anticipates and approaches work proactively. Solution-oriented; is optimistic and addresses challenges with confidence and resilience. Is resourceful in finding solutions and seeking opportunities. Is a Self-starter, takes initiative and ownership, holds self-accountable; requires minimal supervision. Exemplary time management skills, finds most efficient and effective ways to work. Highly organized, prioritizes competing demands, meets deadlines and commitments. Maintains vigilant attention to details at all times. Embraces new ways of working and diverse points of view. Provides respectful, skillful and timely feedback; manages conflicts effectively. Is curious, self-aware and self-reflective; seeks and skillfully receives others feedback. Plans and facilitates meetings skillfully. Embraces diversity, equity and inclusion, is aware of own biases, works well across differences. Works well under pressure, models effective stress management and self-care. Committed to continuous learning, growth and improvement; learns from mistakes. Knowledge of budget planning, oversight and reporting.