Vice President, Development

The VP of Development will work with key staff and external partners to develop and implement a cohesive development strategy that encompasses the needs of the multi-entity organization. This person will be responsible for growing, sustaining and diversifying financial resources for the organization. They are a senior leadership team member and supervise a team of three.

The VP of Development will work closely with the Co-Presidents and State Directors, among other key team members, to implement a comprehensive development plan.

Major Duties and Responsibilities Include:

Development Planning and Budgeting

• Develop an annual fundraising plan, in conjunction with the Leadership Team (LT) that supports 9to5’s strategic plan and has measurable outcomes
• Develop and implement a fundraising plan for 9to5 Action Fund in conjunction with Leadership Team
• Track and evaluate fundraising plan and outcomes; including implementation and oversight of needed management information systems.
• Provide insight, monitor, and update the annual anticipated revenue with the executive budgeting committee.

Foundation Fundraising

• Develop foundation proposals, reports, and other correspondence in consultation with development, program, and finance staff.
• Research prospective new foundation supporters and strengthen relationships with existing supporters.
• Grow the organizations’ relationships with national and state funders including but not limited to corporate, family, and community-based institutions. Host funder briefings and invite funders to organizational events where appropriate.
• Oversee the maintenance of grant proposals and report deadlines calendar; verify that proposals and reports have been received and appropriate follow-up has occurred.
• Support Co-Directors and State Directors to engage with funders.

Individual/Grassroots Fundraising

• Provide leadership and coordinate implementation of state and national individual and grassroots fundraising efforts. Research prospective donors and develop SOPs for solicitation, cultivation, and relationship-building. Support annual grassroots fundraising campaigns targeting 9to5’s members and allies
• Develop and lead the implementation of special events and sponsorships. Build the capacity of the National Organizing Director and State Directors via fundraising strategies, goal-setting, membership outreach, dues, and grassroots campaigns
• Develop and implement 9to5’s participation and visibility in workplace giving campaigns and end-of-year appeals.

Staff and Board Development

• Serve on the 9to5 Senior Leadership Team.
• Provide training and capacity-building support to engage staff in development efforts, including management information and tracking systems.
• Hire, mentor and supervise a team of development professionals.
• Work with the Governing Board and Co-Presidents to develop fundraising goals; provide capacity-building support where needed; staff and support the Board Fundraising Committee.

Communications/PR

• Work closely with the communications team to describe outcomes and impacts of 9to5’s work, especially to funders and major donors.
• Work closely with the National Organizing Director and State Directors to ensure grassroots fundraising aims are communicated to members.
• Draft communications for development-related initiatives, including appeals and special events.
• Support the development of new reports and materials to ensure robust development functions and communication.
• Share development updates and content for newsletters, social media, and annual reports.