The Obama Foundation is guided by a core belief: that ordinary people working together can change history. Their mission is to inspire those people to take action, empower them to change their world for the better, and connect them so they can achieve more together than they can alone.
Job Summary
A member of the Development Department’s senior management team, the VP of Development Operations (VPO, Management Level - Director) will report directly to the Chief Development Officer and will work closely with the Vice President of Fundraising & Development (VPD) to build and maintain the systems that support and accelerate all revenue generating activities, and to ensure effective implementation of the department’s development plan. This key position will manage the department’s operational functions, including: Donor Relations, Prospect Research, Donor Analytics & Gift Processing, and Special Events. This is an ideal opportunity for a proven nonprofit fundraising professional with leadership experience at a complex nonprofit organization or institution, but who’s seeking an opportunity to build systems and teams during a time of rapid growth for the Foundation. The ideal candidate will be entrepreneurial, solution-oriented, and motivated to work collaboratively in pursuit of big goals.
Reports To
Chief Development Officer
Responsibilities
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Develop and implement an annual operating plan for Development Operations and hold teams accountable for deliverables. Teams include:
- Donor Relations, which includes Communications and Stewardship – Responsible for implementing an annual stewardship calendar that ensures donors at all levels receive the appropriate communications, event invitations, recognition and touch points. Additionally, this team is responsible for translating the case for support to a donor-facing audience, which includes the creation of proposals, annual reports, newsletters, presentations and e-communications.
- Prospect Research – Responsible for supporting the frontline teams by identifying and qualifying new prospects through research, producing prospect briefings, and – in partnership with the VP of Fundraising & Development – organizing and prioritizing fundraiser portfolios.
- Special Events – In conjunction with the principal gifts team, responsible for developing and executing the annual special events strategy for the Development Department, which includes the execution of regional cultivation events (dinners, receptions, etc.), donor events at annual BOF gatherings, and eventually one or more annual fundraising events.
- Donor Analytics & Gift Processing – Responsible for building a culture of Salesforce utilization and ensuring the integrity of gift/donor data entry, as well as creating and producing moves management systems and fundraising dashboards from Salesforce that monitor progress against goal.
- Manage the creation of the annual Development Department budget and closely monitor budget-to-actuals throughout the year
- Oversee contract process with current and new vendors
- Serve as lead for all Development Department new hires, including partnering with hiring managers and recruiting firm to recruit, hire, and onboard all new hires
- In partnership with the VP of Fundraising & Development, support the preparation of all materials required for Board Meetings
Qualifications
Education and Experience
- A minimum of 10 years of experience in nonprofit operations, including at least five years in a leadership position. Ideal candidate will also have experience as a Director of Development or frontline fundraiser with expertise in the areas of donor stewardship, communications, and special events
- Experience creating systems, dashboards and reports utilizing online fundraising platforms
- Database experience required with preference given to candidates with knowledge of Salesforce
- Experience training, coaching and managing teams
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strategic thinker with strong analytical skills
- A firm believer in the importance of quality data and systems management and an appreciation for how data and analytics support the frontline fundraising team
- A donor-centric perspective in all activities
- Team player with a can-do attitude
- Ability to effectively organize and coordinate multiple priorities
- Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to develop productive internal relationships and work collaboratively across teams and departments
- Proven success within a highly flexible, visible, entrepreneurial culture; comfort working under tight timelines in fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated passion for civic engagement
- Committed to our mission of inspiring, empowering, and connecting people to change their world
Requirements/Other
Job Equal Opportunity Employer
The Foundation is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The Foundation does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, parental status, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply. If you are a qualified candidate with a disability, please e-mail us at careers@obama.org if you require a reasonable accommodation to complete this application.
How to Apply
To apply, please follow this link: https://www.obama.org/careers/listing/?gh_jid=4576660002
