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Vice President of Marketing and Development

Homeword, Virginia, Minnesota, United States, 55792


Vice President of Marketing and Development

DePaul Community Resources is seeking a Vice President of Marketing & Development.

If you think you are the right match for the following opportunity, apply after reading the complete description.We invite experienced marketing and development professionals to join our dynamic team and contribute to our mission of making a positive impact in the community. If you possess the skills and vision to lead our marketing and development initiatives, we encourage you to apply and be a key part of our organization's growth and success. This position may work out of any DePaul office location in Virginia.The desired candidate should have:Proven expertise in executing special events, board member stewardship, strategic plan development, donor cultivation, and executive team leadership. Demonstrated success in supervisory or managerial roles overseeing marketing and development teams, with a comprehensive understanding of marketing budgets and their application in the non-profit sector.About DePaul Community Resources:For 47 years, DePaul Community Resources has opened doors to hope and belonging for families and individuals across Central and Southwest Virginia. As a social impact organization, DePaul strives every day to change the world by improving the lives of children, families, and individuals with developmental disabilities.The Developmental Disabilities Division is committed to increasing self-sufficiency and promoting the growth of individuals throughout their lives through sponsored residential programs and the agency directed services program. Two daytime support centers provide relief and a critical resource for families who have loved ones with developmental disabilities and allow the individuals to integrate and engage with others, elevating the significance of their dignity and worth.JOB SUMMARY:The Vice President of Marketing and Development is a member of the Executive Leadership team and leads the agency in marketing, external communications, public relations, community events, and legislative advocacy and grows the organization's capacity through development strategies and home-finding efforts. The Vice President of Marketing and Development leads, guides, and directs all major external engagement areas as assigned by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO/President). This person must effectively represent the organization in the community, build relationships, and work collaboratively in all settings.SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:The Vice President of Marketing and Development supervises the Director of Development, the Director of Marketing, and an Administrative Assistant and reports directly to the CEO/President.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:Lead, guide, delegate, and direct all major areas of marketing: public and media relations, communication, branding, community events, legislative advocacy, and recruitment of foster care and sponsored residential homes.Lead, guide, and direct all major areas of development: research and prospect identification, cultivation and communication strategies, solicitation strategies, grant writing, donor stewardship, database management, communications and outreach activities, and development-related volunteer relations.Ensure the organization is represented well, establish and maintain good relationships with our media and communication partners.Work with division and organization leadership teams to identify specific areas of advocacy, marketing, and development needs.Provide leadership, supervision, and oversight for marketing and development staff and work collaboratively with all departments on organizational projects.Develop and adhere to an annual marketing and development budget to ensure proper use of the organization's funds in a cost-effective, sustainable manner.Serve as an exemplary advocate for DePaul in the community with local leaders, religious organizations, business and corporate partnerships, and other leaders, and build relationships that closely link the community to the organization.Ensure open communication to create a community, inform and reinforce values and connections, and promote a greater understanding of DePaul's services, standing in the community, and fiscal sustainability.Engage external stakeholders, coordinate marketing, fundraising, social media, and signature event projects that support the mission, build brand recognition or community awareness of DePaul, and increase alternate revenue streams while remaining attentive to an assigned budget.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO APPLY:A bachelor’s degree with five years of demonstrated excellence in supervising and leading in marketing, public and media relations, communications, strategic plan development, special events, fundraising, grant writing, and donor cultivation is required. Experience with board stewardship and creating and managing budgets in the non-profit sector is desirable.Compensation depends on qualifications and experience.NOTE:Please visit DePaul’s webpage and employment section to view more of the job description. This description provides information regarding the essential functions of the designated job and the general nature and level of work associated with the job. It should not be interpreted to describe all the duties whose performance may be required of such employees or be used to limit the nature and extent of assignments such an individual may be given.DePaul is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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