Senior Vice President, Institutional Advancement

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The United Way of New York City is seeking a dynamic and dedicated individual to be its next Senior Vice President of Institutional Advancement. Reporting to the President and CEO Gordon Campbell, the SVP will act as a catalyst and generate excitement and energy around the organization’s mission and activities, encouraging others to provide financial support. This is a unique opportunity for an energetic, creative and entrepreneurial development professional to build out a team and be a major factor in the continual transformation of UWNYC into the new, “modern” United Way of New York City. Above all, this individual will be a highly successful fundraiser who is looking for a challenge, and who possesses an excellent track record working with both Boards and leadership. The SVP must be a hands-on manager, a strategic thinker and planner, a problem solver, and be able to respond to crises quickly and effectively. Excellent negotiation and communication skills are very important. He or she must be equally comfortable in making presentations before corporate executives, elected officials, public agency administrators, and the public. He or she must be able to work closely with the Board and staff to promote an open, inclusive environment that emphasizes cooperation and teamwork with a minimum of ego. “Fit” within the broader organization with a strong brand and culture is essential. In addition, he or she will be bright, diplomatic, analytical, of the highest integrity, and possess sound judgment as well as a sense of humor. Specific Responsibilities: · Provide leadership and direction for the design and implementation of strategic and operational plans for enhancing revenue and fundraising. · Design and implement identification, solicitation, cultivation and stewardship strategies for major gift donors. · Develop creative strategies for identifying and engaging diverse constituencies critical to the organization’s fundraising goals. · Provide direction and support to strengthen UWNYC’s position with its current donor base and in new emerging markets. · Expand the donor base by creating development initiatives that further the organization’s mission and brand. · Manage, mentor and nurture a collaborative team of 25-30 professionals and support staff in the areas of fundraising, events, donor relations, corporate partnerships, stewardship and communications. · Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with programmatic staff and colleagues across the organization.

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