Senior Director Philanthropy

Society of St. Vincent de Paul Georgia, Inc.

St. Vincent de Paul Georgia (SVdP) envisions a more just and compassionate Georgia, where every neighbor lives with dignity and opportunity. Our mission is to serve our neighbors with love and respect: delivering help, hope and pathways to self-sufficiency. With a core focus on preventing homelessness, fighting hunger, and improving health, we are the oldest and largest state-wide social service nonprofit. Our programs include rental and utility assistance, food recovery and distribution, and prescription fulfillment through an onsite pharmacy. Our essential elements are Faith, Friendship and Service, and we strive to practice the Vincentian Virtues of Simplicity, Selflessness, Gentleness, Humility and Zeal. Services are provided through the headquarters' (Council) facility in Chamblee, GA, 76 Conferences (parish-based chapters) throughout the state, and 9 Thrift Stores. To learn more about SVdP Georgia and our programs, visit our website at

Feed. Clothe. House. Heal.

POSITION SUMMARY

As the organization's chief Development leader, the Senior Director of Philanthropy serves as a critical member of SVdP's Leadership Team, with primary responsibility for building and executing the fundraising and development plan. The Sr. Director is an effective team-builder, empowering and guiding the development staff, while driving engagement and revenue to expand statewide mission impact and organizational growth. Working collaboratively with Executive Leadership and senior-level development managers, the Sr. Director will build and execute a data-driven plan to grow individual donor giving, diversify the fundraising mix, support parish-based chapters and fulfill objectives of the organization's 5-year strategic plan.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Represent the mission and charism of St. Vincent de Paul Georgia through communication and development strategies that align with the organization's values, mission, vision, and strategic plan.
• In conjunction with the Executive Team, design and implement a comprehensive, data-driven development plan to meet or exceed aggressive fundraising goals, supporting statewide program expansion in the areas of housing support, direct financial aid, food assistance, healthcare support and wrap-around services.
• Establish metrics and performance measures within the development plan; monitor and report results to the Executive Team.
• Work with vendors on specialized direct response and donor acquisition strategies and tactics to increase individual giving through donor cultivation and prospecting.
• Identify and cultivate relationships with key stakeholders, including potential donors, archdiocesan/diocesan representatives, community leaders and elected officials to advance SVdP's mission and multiply our impact.
• Create and communicate impactful cases of support for major donors.
• Deliver effective donor communications in a variety of presentation formats: written, verbal, and interpersonal.
• Empower the Executive Team and key members of the Board of Directors with donor information, data and a donor portfolio for cultivation efforts.
• Mentor, lead and support the development team, working with senior managers and support personnel, balancing workloads and fostering a cohesive, integrated team.
• Ensure donor communications, grant and institutional giving initiatives, event planning and all development activities are oriented to the strategic objectives of the development plan and designed to fulfill organizational goals.
• Lead bi-weekly development team meetings.
• Lead the high-level planning and sponsorship procurement of key events including but not limited to the Morning of Hope fall fundraiser, while ensuring detailed project plans are defined and implemented in a timely, organized manner.
• Participate in quarterly planning meetings with program directors and department managers to align with funding needs and targets.
• Serve as a fundraising consultant to SVdP's 76 statewide, parish-based chapters (Conferences) engaged in separate fundraising activities for our common purpose and mission activities.
• Occasionally attend evening or weekend District and Conference meetings (within or outside of the Metro Atlanta area) to share information and support local activities.
• Maintain ethical and professional behavior as per AFP (Association of Fundraising Professionals) Code of Ethics.

Qualifications:

• Ability to support the mission of a Catholic based, non-profit organization.
• Bachelor's degree required/advanced degree in a related field strongly preferred
• CFRE certification preferred but not required.
• Minimum 7+ years of progressive nonprofit fundraising and resource development experience, particularly with human services/social services and/or faith-based organization serving diverse populations
• A proven track record in fundraising from a variety of sources, with emphasis on individuals and private foundations.
• Ability to use data to set strategy and priorities, measure outcomes and impact and drive performance
• Demonstrated success with all facets of the development process, including event planning, grant and proposal writing, prospect research, cultivation, direct solicitation and stewardship
• Demonstrated success in meeting and exceeding financial goals in a non-profit environment
• Highly proficient in MS Office and Raiser's Edge or other donor management system
• Experience leading and nurturing teams and developing direct reports
• Ability to work collaboratively with subject matter experts/Program Directors, Finance Department, and volunteer Board of Directors
• Ability to work a flexible schedule which may include some nights and weekends
• High attention to detail and time management skills with the ability meet deadlines