Vice President of Philanthropy and Communications

Job Purpose

The Vice President, Philanthropy and Communications is charged with leading CARRA’s donor-centered philanthropy program, including providing leadership, strategy and expertise to ensure consistent growth in revenue that is consistent with the organization’s mission and strategic plan.

The five-fold mission of the Vice President function is to:

1. Provide leadership and implement strategy to elevate CARRA’s fundraising performance
2. Raise funds, thereby meeting current and future funding goals
3. Manage and direct an emerging philanthropy team
4. Integrate communications into philanthropy office functions
5. Embed a culture of philanthropy throughout CARRA

Duties and Responsibilities

Leadership:

• Lead philanthropy program at CARRA according to philanthropy best practices
• Serve as a member of CARRA’s senior leadership team to increase philanthropy in pediatric rheumatology
• Work closely with CEO and CARRA Executive Committee and Board of Directors to develop and implement growth strategy for the organization
• Evaluate infrastructure and make recommendations to improve or retain systems and tools
• Cultivate current and future staff and volunteer leaders, providing coaching and training on philanthropy philosophy.

Fundraising:

• Successfully facilitate and close transformational gifts ($1 million+) for the organization
• Set a high standard of a donor-centered fundraising approach for staff and Board Members
• Develop and personally manage a robust donor pipeline of new and existing individual, foundation, and corporate prospects, including a major Foundation account
• Effectively implement a moves management system
• Partner with team members, CEO, and Board members to move their assigned prospects to and through solicitation
• Manage regular fundraising revenue and pipeline reports to the CARRA Board and CEO

Team Management and Leadership:

• Manage the philanthropy team to meet revenue, awareness, engagement, cultivation, and stewardship goals
• Align staff management and direction with communications and fundraising goals, priorities, and plans
• Be a thought leader on philanthropy to staff and Board leadership during programmatic and financial discussions
• Work with the CARRA team to execute the philanthropy and communications components of organization-wide events such as the Annual Scientific Meeting

Integrate Communications:

• Ensure communications strategy supports cultivation and fundraising initiatives, along with member engagement
• Collaborate with other CARRA departments to best message the successes and work of the organization and its members
• Provide overall guidance to the Director of Communications and Online Giving
• Oversee the creation of digital and print communications

Culture of Philanthropy:

• Create a strategy for celebrating, recognizing, motivating, appreciating and stewarding philanthropy throughout CARRA, engaging all CARRA staff and members in this work
• Oversee and support the development, delivery of initiatives, assuring that the goals and objectives align with CARRA strategies
• Assist with management of Corporate Partner relationships to maintain engagement of significant corporate partners across CARRA’s meetings and programs

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a senior-level fundraising role with direct experience with individuals, foundations, and corporations
• Proven track record of closing six- to seven-figure gifts
• Significant experience participating in or planning and managing multi-year comprehensive or capital campaigns
• Demonstrable track record of meeting and exceeding revenue objectives
• Excellence in developing and maintaining major gifts relationships coupled with thorough knowledge of development best practices
• Team builder and effective people manager
• Innovative and collaborative approach to development strategies and practices
• Demonstrated strong planning and leadership skills with the ability to prioritize tasks to achieve goals in a timely manner
• Self-motivated with superior interpersonal, communication and organizational skills with coworkers, board members, donors, prospects, corporate donors, and high net worth individuals
• Strong writing, listening, and presentation skills
• Ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced remote work environment
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s in business or philanthropy preferred
• Healthcare, pharmaceutical, and nonprofit associations experience a plus

Compensation:

Salary for this position is competitive and depends on experience. In addition, a comprehensive benefits package is included.

How to Apply:

Please email your curriculum vitae and cover letter to [email protected]. Applicant review will continue until the position is filled.

Amount of Travel Required:

Out-of-town travel will be required for this position.