Vice President of Development Operations & Donor Services

Job Description

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Chief Development Officer (CDO), the Vice President of Development Operations & Donor Services will serve as a member of the Development Leadership team. The VP will manage a team of professionals and lead development planning & data analysis, prospect research, event management, development communications, donor stewardship, and annual giving strategies. The VP will play a key role in developing and monitoring the Development budget, including gift projection data and expenses in close coordination with Development Leadership and Finance. If appropriate, the VP will carry a small portfolio of qualified principal gift donors.

Compensation

Salary range based on geo-differentials:

• $185,000-$200,000/year = National
• $215,000-$230,000/year = Alaska, CA (not San Francisco), Connecticut, D.C., Chicago, Oyster Bay, NY
• $235,000-$250,000/year = NYC (not Oyster Bay), San Francisco, Seattle
  
  

Additional Job Description

Essential Functions

• Lead and direct development operations and donor services functions, including:
• Budgeting and reporting
• Planning & data analytics
• Prospect Research
• Development Communications
• Donor Stewardship
• Events and Engagement program
• Canopy program
• Coordinate annual budgeting processes with Development Leadership and Finance, including gift projections and expenses by department, monitoring, and reporting variances.
• Oversee a development communications strategy and team of professionals that supports the fundraising priorities at Audubon, including campaigns, Annual Report, and impact reporting.
• Oversee a donor stewardship program that supports principal and major gift strategies.
• Develop and oversee the Canopy program; develop and implement strategies to advance mid-level donor qualification protocols and activities to support building the donor pipeline across Audubon.
• Oversee a comprehensive stewardship program for Canopy, in coordination with the Direct Response and Leadership Giving teams.
• Oversee Events and Engagement programs to drive the event planning for strategic events, including national board meetings.
• Oversee and provide strategic direction to build a best-in-class prospect research program, development operations function, providing support for all aspects of donor data and management.
• Participate as a submit matter expert in opportunities to engage with leaders and development colleagues across Audubon via in-person and virtual team meetings and fundraising training opportunities.
• If appropriate, manage a small portfolio of qualified principal gift donors.
  

Qualifications And Experience

• Senior-level development professional with 15+ years of experience in organizations that have a reputation for strategic thinking, organizational excellence, and aggressive action, with at least 5 years of management experience developing strategy and overseeing a team of development professionals, preferably in a decentralized setting. Bachelor’s degree also required. Equivalent work experience will also be considered.
• Proven track record of overseeing development operations teams.
• Experience in working in partnership with teams managing donor relationships.
• Excellent leadership skills; must be comfortable and experienced in managing a decentralized, regional team and mentoring and directing staff.
• A self-starter with a positive attitude and demonstrated capability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Keen attention to detail, with the ability to synthesize and carefully analyze information; follow best practices, trends, and make decisions for Audubon’s development operations program.
• Skilled at working cross functionally with leaders, as well as volunteers and boards.
• Ability to drive, manage and delegate project work. Establish and monitor priorities and maintain flexibility while meeting deadlines.
• Experience with budgeting and analyzing revenue and expense activity.
• Exceptionally strong communicator; superior interpersonal skills also a must.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, as well as navigating, analyzing, and reporting data from fundraising databases and other web-based tools. Knowledge of Salesforce a plus.
• Willing and able to travel, as required for the job.
• A commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging.
• Interest, understanding, and commitment to the conservation of birds, other wildlife, and their habitat is critical, as is the ability to communicate Audubon’s mission, goals, and programs effectively and with the highest professional standards.
  
  

EEO Statement

The National Audubon Society is a federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to a policy of nondiscrimination, inclusion and equal opportunity and actively seek a diverse pool of candidates in this search.

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