Senior Vice President of Fundraising & Communications

Abode, one of the largest and effective nonprofits working to end homelessness in the Bay Area, is seeking a Vice President of Fundraising & Communications for our programs in Alameda County.

About The Role :

With a departmental staff of eight, the Vice President will work cooperatively across the organization, and with Board members, partners, volunteers and community members to increase contributed revenue. The Vice President’s primary responsibility and metric will be to maximize contributed revenue. Emphasis will be placed on the identification, cultivation and stewardship of new and existing donors/philanthropists, corporations and foundations. The Vice President will be a hands-on, fearless, energetic fundraiser who spends time in the community developing strategically important relationships.

The People and Culture : You will be surrounded by some of the most talented, supportive, smart, and kind leaders and teams - people you can be proud to work with! Abode Services regularly recognizes employees’ efforts, seeks employees’ input, and cares for employees as people with lives outside of work. We believe that we make better decisions and provide quality services when our workforce reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate. People of color make up nearly 70% of our workforce and we strive to recruit and retain employees from all backgrounds.

Our Benefits & Perks:

$150,000 - $210,000 annually

100% paid health, vision, and dental options

19 PTO days & 12 Holidays per year

Voluntary benefits: FSA, EAP, Commuter Checks, Life Insurance, Legal, and more

3% retirement match/contribution

Professional Development Trainings and Opportunities, Leadership Academy Programs, and All Staff Events

Dynamic, mission-driven culture and supportive leadership. We support you in supporting others

How You Make An Impact:

Provide dynamic and innovative leadership for Abode’s fundraising efforts.

Establish priorities and strategies aligned to Abode’s community service objectives.

Oversee a high-touch stewardship and donor recognition program and will interact regularly with major donors.

Create and sustain strong, ongoing and congenial relationships across Bay Area counties.

Manage and engage in solicitation and stewardship activities.

Establish institutional giving programs for corporate and foundation gifts.

Reinforce a culture of philanthropy among all stakeholders, from Board members to volunteers to donors.

Ensure donor data is collected and leveraged to drive outreach and maximize total revenue.

Report regularly on outcomes, efforts and progress toward fundraising goals.

Other duties as assigned.

How You Meet Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, Marketing, Fundraising, or related field. The degree can be substituted by 5 additional years of experience in non-profit fundraising, marketing, or communications.

Minimum of 10 years of experience in non-profit fundraising, marketing, or communications.

Experience raising funds for human services programs.

Broad-based knowledge of various development activities.

Ability to work flexible hours, including some weekends and evenings.

Use of personal vehicle, proof of a valid and current California Driver’s License and current insurance along with a clean DMV record required.

COMPETENCIES:

Excellent verbal & written communication, organizational, and time management skills.

Strong management skills that include planning, budgeting, outreach strategies and tactics.

Ability to work well independently and collaboratively with teams.

Understanding of history and commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility.

Knowledge of the principles of marketing and communications and fluency in using social media effectively.

Experience in building strong collaborative relationships with other non-profit, city, and county partners.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, systems, and platforms.

Ability to learn and use required mobile devices and business-related applications.

Notice: This description is to be used as a guide only. It does not constitute a contract, commitment or promise of any kind. Abode Services reserves the right to change, add, delete, upgrade, or downgrade the position as dictated by business necessity at any time with or without notice.

Notice: Abode Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug Free Workplace.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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