Vice President of Advancement

4 weeks ago


Nashville, United States Alive Hospice Inc. Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription:

Alive is seeking a dynamic and experienced Vice President of Advancement to lead and manage a comprehensive fund development and communication/marketing program. The VP of Advancement will be responsible for developing and executing strategies to support the agency’s fundraising goals, including endowment, annual giving, major gifts, planned giving, special events, and grant opportunities. Additionally, this role will oversee marketing and community relations efforts to enhance awareness and utilization of Alive’s services while identifying and cultivating new fundraising opportunities.



About Alive

Alive is the only non-profit provider of hospice care and end-of-life services in Middle Tennessee. Its mission is to provide loving care for people with life-threatening illnesses, support to their families, and service to the community in a spirit of enriching lives. This includes in-home and in-patient hospice care, grief support, advance care planning, outreach, support to underserved communities, education, financial assistance, and a comprehensive volunteer program. A pioneer in the “good death” movement, Alive established the third hospice in the nation in 1975. Today, it remains true to its roots as an innovator and leader, helping individuals live fully during the final stage of their journey.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Works closely with the President/CEO to develop a vision and strategic direction for Alive’s advancement efforts and oversees all aspects of the Advancement department including leading, supervising, and mentoring Advancement staff and execution of fundraising programs to achieve Alive’s annual and long-term goals
  • Leads the fundraising, community relations and communications aspects of Alive; serves as a member of the Senior Leadership Team and ensures collaboration and communication across the Organization to support development and communication and marketing efforts
  • Works as a strategic partner with the President/CEO on overall goals as well as provides strategies, data and donor information to the President/CEO in preparation for donor meetings they make together
  • Ensures a comprehensive plan for fundraising and communications/marketing priorities is in place and reviewed at least quarterly; provides monthly report to the President/CEO
  • Supervises the Direct of Communications and the Development team
  • Establishes and executes strategic programs to grow the annual, major gift, event, corporate support, foundation, grants and planned giving support
  • Leads the major gift fundraising efforts across programs (e.g. major individual, corporate and foundation donors and prospects); maintains a portfolio of approximately 75 prospects
  • Leads capital or special initiative campaigns for the Organization and develops and communicates any donor naming opportunities with the team
  • Manages the relationship with the Development Committee of the Board and works closely with the Chair of the Committee, the Board Chair and President/CEO to build awareness and involvement of the Board and Advisory Council with Advancement activities; and ensures solicitation and stewardship of the Board and Advisory Council Members
  • Works with the communications and marketing team to ensure regular, tailored communications to expand Alive’s visibility, community engagement, and donor relations
  • Supervises grant research, proposal development, program compliance and reporting processes
  • Represents agency as appropriate and performs other duties as assigned by the President/CEO
  • Serves as member of the Senior Leadership team including budgeting, strategic planning and contracting
  • Collaborates with the President/CEO to establish and monitor effective public relations plans to increase visibility of the agency
  • Participates in community education programs and professional organizations
  • Maintains and develops knowledge of evolving hospice and palliative care philosophy and practices
  • Collaborates with the President/CEO and other Senior Leaders to continually improve the quality and cost effectiveness of care and to enhance the work lives of the employees
  • Recruits, hires, orients, guides, councils, supervises and evaluates team members focusing on mission, strategic plan and professional growth and development
  • Identifies and assesses community needs as they relate to the Alive Hospice philosophy and mission and ensures concomitant funding and communication methods, to address the respective need
  • Identifies strategic growth goals and develops plans and programs to enhance the community's awareness of Alive Hospice,
  • Prepares and implements crisis communication plan when needed
  • Responsible for Alive Hospice brand management
  • Work collaboratively as a part of the senior team for activities / issues that cross departmental supervisory line
Requirements:

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

  • Significant experience (10 – 15+ years) in nonprofit fundraising with significant experience in major gift fundraising, planned giving and capital campaigns; as well as experience leading an organization’s communication and marketing efforts
  • Demonstrated success in leading a team of professionals and volunteers to successful achievement of goals
  • Track record of cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding $1 million plus gifts
  • Knowledge of and experience in all areas of advancement including annual giving, major gifts, events, foundation and corporate fundraising, planned giving, and communication and marketing strategies
  • Experience supervising and motivating development and marketing teams to reach organizational goals
  • Familiarity with the Middle Tennessee community and philanthropic partners
  • Bachelor’s degree in communications or related field, Master’s degree preferred


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