DESCRIPTION

Partners for HOME is seeking a Vice President of Development (VPD) to join our mission to make homelessness in the City of Atlanta rare, brief and nonrecurring by providing strategic leadership over development. The VPD will work closely with the CEO, staff and Board of Directors to implement strategies to drive revenue and advance fundraising strategy while overseeing staff and contractors to execute the work. Together with his/her/their team, the VPD will:

• Secure public and private support, resource alignment and funding for CoC initiatives; and
• Develop and implement a strategic development plan to ensure organizational operation support now and into the future.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent with at least 5 years of progressive experience in a similar role.
• Comprehensive knowledge in nonprofit fundraising, and development
• Ability to maintain knowledge and professional development in market research, business trends and fundraising trends that may impact needs and resources
• Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office and other software

COMPETENCIES, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Ideal candidates will have demonstrated capabilities in the following areas:

• Written & Verbal Communication: Ability to create exceptional written content and deliver verbal presentations in multiple settings, and present complex information in a clear, compelling and concise manner.
• External Relationship Development and Management: Ability to navigate complex political, private, and non-profit sectors and build and nurture collaborative relationships with a variety of stakeholders – donors, Boards, public officials, member organization, and other community leaders and partners.
• Project Management: Ability to initiate, plan, execute, monitor, and evaluate the work of a team to achieve specifical goals within defined timelines.
• Agility and Adaptability: Adaptable to change and responsive to incorporating new insights into plans and strategies. Comfortable making decisions and the ability to thrive in an ambiguous environment or with imperfect information.
• Strategic Organizational Leadership: Proven ability to provide long term strategic direction, lead strategic plans, and direct team execution against measurable goals and objectives. Ability to recruit, develop, and retain a high-performing and diverse teams.
• Commitment to Equity: Ability to align strategic development to advance Partners for HOME DEIB goals. Motivation and ability to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position manages one contractor for grant writing.