Vice President of Development & Communications

Position: Vice President of Development & Communications

Department: Development & Communications, Leadership Team

Reports to: Executive Director & CEO

Work Location: Manhattan, Hybrid

SHARE Cancer Support is a national nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization that provides critical support for the emotional and practical challenges that come with a diagnosis of breast or gynecologic cancer, while also delivering life-saving information about signs, symptoms, and screenings through on-the-ground community education. Established in 1976, SHARE is committed to serving people of all races, cultures, backgrounds, and identities.

SHARE’s dedicated staff and volunteers—many of whom have faced their own diagnoses—understand the needs of the diverse communities we serve. We provide a comprehensive range of services in multiple languages, free of charge. We approach every situation with deep empathy, and every voice is welcome, valued, and heard. Our goal is to ensure that everyone has access to the support and information they need to feel connected, informed, and empowered as healthcare consumers because no one should face cancer alone.

Vice President, Development & Communications

Reporting to the Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer (ED/CEO), the VP of Development & Communications (VP) serves as a member of SHARE’s senior leadership team and is responsible for developing an overarching strategy that elevates the organization’s brand and impact of its mission while ensuring the maintenance and growth of its revenue streams. In partnership with the ED/CEO, this position is responsible for overseeing all fundraising, partnership development, and communications activities. The successful candidate will collaborate with existing funders and forge new relationships to build SHARE's visibility, impact, and financial resources. The VP will design and implement a comprehensive plan for resource development with integrated communications strategies that ensure public awareness, brand consistency, and donor engagement.

The VP will have primary responsibility for the infrastructure needed to sustain and grow a $4.5 million budget through the solicitation of major gifts, city and state grants, special events, and corporate and foundation support. They will expand and diversify SHARE’s donor base/pipeline and work closely with other team members to secure funding for new initiatives. They will optimize the strength and impact of marketing and messaging with brand consistency across the website, social media, events, presentations, and print materials. In addition, the VP will work closely with the board of directors and support board members as they take on a more active fundraising role.

The VP will directly supervise a team of 5 development and communications professionals. The VP will also collaborate with program leadership while guiding and strengthening the development and communications team to effectively reinforce SHARE’s overall impact and growth.

Responsibilities

• Partner with and support the ED/CEO and board members on all major fundraising initiatives
• Develop and implement a comprehensive development and fundraising strategy to include corporate partnerships, events, foundation support, government grants, individual and planned giving, major gifts, etc.
• Cultivate, nurture, and maintain brand identity and consistency
• Direct communications vision and strategies, including marketing, website and SEO, social media, and print materials
• Ensure maximum impact of all communications efforts, including written products, videos, photos/images, design elements, and online campaigns
• In partnership with ED/CEO and board, identify and recruit new board members, support members in their role in advancing a culture of philanthropy, cultivate and solicit financial support, and leverage networks to expand the donor and audience base
• Lead SHARE events including the annual benefit
• Mentor and support the development and communications team to grow their capabilities and accelerate results
• Oversee the development and execution of all fundraising proposals with a long-term relationship-management approach
• Monitor all fundraising and communications impact; provide and present statistical analysis to the board and senior leaders
• Develop and implement a stewardship program aimed at cultivating deeper ties with community and major donors
• Maintain and expand relationships with corporate partners
• Track funding requirements and ensure compliance with reporting deadlines and deliverables
• Collaborate with Program, Outreach, Fiscal, and Leadership teams to align communications goals and funding opportunities with organizational needs and priorities
• Identify, engage, and build new strategic partnership opportunities for SHARE’s programs

Qualifications

• 10-plus years of professional experience in a nonprofit organization
• Demonstrated success in a development role (managing and forging relationships with multiple donor sources) with additional leadership responsibility for communications functions
• Ability to construct, articulate, and implement an annual strategic development/communications plan
• Experience with corporate donors and government contracts highly desired
• Graduate degree helpful or equivalent experience necessary
• First-hand experience cultivating and growing existing donor relationships over time
• Customer focus and a strong history of developing and stewarding strategic partnerships and donor relationships
• Exceptional written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate with varied audiences persuasively, and effectively
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Flexible and adaptable style; a leader who can positively impact both strategic and tactical initiatives
• A deep passion for SHARE’s mission coupled with background and comfort level working with individuals with diverse identities and those affected by cancer or other critical illnesses
• Ability to work both independently without close oversight, and also a team player who will productively engage with others at varying levels of seniority within and outside SHARE
• Ability to think strategically and drive initiatives to completion
• Familiarity with Wordpress, basic HTML, Google Analytics/Ads/Office Suite, InDesign, Photoshop, Canva, Facebook/Instagram Ads, Constant Contact preferred
• The highest standards of integrity, ethics, and professionalism
• Excellent judgment
• Strong budgeting, fiscal, and data analytics skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks and projects at a time

Compensation: Annual salary of $135,000 to $165,000. Generous PTO policy and health insurance. A 401k plan; dental and vision insurance, and life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance policies are available.

For more information about SHARE, visit our website at: https://www.sharecancersupport.org/

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter describing how your background fits this job description to: https://share.bamboohr.com/careers/56?source=aWQ9MTg%3D.

SHARE Cancer Support is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a culture of belonging, and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. SHARE does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other category protected by law. We are genuinely committed to principles of equity and inclusion, which are core to our values and approach to service.