Vice President, Development and Marketing

Description

St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore, a leading provider of community services for people facing poverty in the greater Baltimore region, seeks a high energy, Vice President of Development and Marketing to lead a great team of professionals eager to take our fund development, marketing, and community engagement strategies to the next level. 

Reports to: CEO/President

Responsibilities: Implement a multi-faceted fund development, marketing, and community engagement plan that retains our loyal supporters and develops new constituencies. Supervise all functions of a seven person team and 14 person department,. Directly lead initiatives involving major donors, planned giving and capital campaigns.

Desired Qualities:

Achievement oriented, financially savvy, accustomed to setting and achieving specific financial goals.   Able to work at a fast pace, comfortable in relating to board members and major donors, and capable of assuming a key leadership role in the organization.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required, CFRE and advanced degree preferred.  
• Seven or more year experience (ten or more years preferred) with specific, hands-on experience and successful results in direct mail, major gifts, special events, marketing (including online strategies), grants management ,volunteer engagement, and planning giving.
• Solid grant writing track record .
• Successful experience in developing marketing and social media strategies that resulted in increased community engagement.
• Excellent leadership and team building abilities.
• Outstanding oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Computer-savvy, with the ability to use fundraising software such as Razor’s Edge.
• Access to an automobile, Maryland Driver’s License, and the willingness and ability to travel outside the office as needed to attend meetings.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule at times to accommodate the demands of the position.

Position Details: Competitive salary and benefits package including ample paid leave, health, vision and dental benefits, short-term and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and a generous

retirement plan.

Application Process:  Please email a cover letter with salary requirements, resume, a one to two page description of a successful fundraising initiative that you developed.  The description of the fundraising initiative should include the planning and implementation process, the methods used, and the results achieved. Applicants who advance in the process will be asked to submit writing samples related to fund development (preferably a grant).Please submit all materials as a single package (PDF preferred) and email to: k.sorenson-clark@vincentbaltimore.org.   Electronic applications only. No phone calls please. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Application Deadline:.  Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.