Vice President OF Development

Vice President, Individual GivingAutism Speaks is seeking a Vice President, Individual Giving, who will develop and implement a strategic revenue expansion plan to support a bold growth vision for Autism Speaks – focused on major, intermediate, and planned giving. The individual in this role will be a dynamic, entrepreneurial fundraising leader with the proven experience, success and abilities to guide the Individual Giving team's revenue expansion and mission impact. The individual serving in this role will have a strong array of experience and skills as a senior-level strategist, fundraiser and leader. VP will be responsible for key aspects of Autism Speaks fundraising capabilities with the potential to hire major gift officers and other revenue generating team members as institutional budgets allow as part of the organization's growth strategy. Autism Speaks has invested in an operations team that will provide data management & analytics, prospect research, and donor communication / stewardship expertise and support. This fundraising operations team works in close coordination with all institutional fundraising departments including the VP, Individual Giving and their team. The Vice President, Individual Giving will provide the strategic direction required to successfully generate revenue in excess of $6-$8 million annually and lead the entire program toward long-term significant growth. Individual will work from home but can be located anywhere in the United States, ideally in close proximity to an airport.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:Design, develop, and implement a comprehensive strategy to innovate and expand giving for all areas of intermediate, major, planned, and board giving.Personally, lead the major gift development team to guide their maturation and maximize their potential to realize the many donor opportunities that exist for Autism Speaks.Build a reporting and support structure with matrixed field leadership to grow their major and intermediate giving portfolios.Build Autism Speaks moves management process into a sophisticated stewardship system that engages and grows donor relationships at the local, regional, and national levels.Provide strategic counsel and actively manage a core portfolio of top individual/family relationships held by the CDO and CEO.Work across the organization to help build pipeline/ portfolio and maximize individual, family, and board relationships, partnerships and philanthropy.Utilize the fundraising operations team to leverage data analytics, donor communications, stewardship, and prospect research to support the fundraising growth plan.Identify opportunities to leverage consultants and/or outside expertise as needed to help achieve robust portfolio development and revenue growth.Recruit, motivate, organize, manage, train, and lead the individual giving staff in a manner which promotes professional development and career enhancement while meeting and exceeding revenue and institutional goals.Work with VP peers across other fundraising departments to deepen an effective fundraising collaborative culture across Autism Speaks resulting in increased revenue and new donor cohorts for the organization.Work with Autism Speaks CDO and CEO to identify future board members.Manage revenue / expense budget and financial reporting for all relationship development activities.POSITION REQUIREMENTS Education / Experience:BA degree, Advanced degree and/or CFRE certification a plus15+ years of major and leadership gift experience10+ years of experience in a fundraising management/leadership roleSpecialized Skills and Knowledge :Proven track record in leading successful growth expansions in major, planned, and board fundraisingStrong skills and a proven ability to recruit, hire, and or retain talented, high-performing, and energetic fundraising staff and leadersStrong leadership skills conducive to complex matrixed team managementUnderstanding of major/principal gift relationship building and strategic solicitationStrong background in directing an innovative fund development within a complex and rapidly changing environmentExperience in building programs, not just leading thriving onesExtensive experience working with c-suite executives volunteer boards and other high-level staff and volunteer leadershipA keen eye for operational efficiency and optimal use of resourcesSuccessful track record for translating strategic thinking into action plans and resultsExceptional interpersonal, verbal and written communication skillsAbility to influence and inspire, with an understanding and respect for Autism Speaks cultureAbility to collaborate, coordinate, and work effectively with the organization's senior volunteer and staff leaders across North AmericaUnderstanding of working in a field based, non-profit corporate structureAbility to work some evenings and weekends, and ability to travel in/out of NYC, Dallas, LA and throughout the US and CanadaSelf-starter who takes initiative and is pro-active in identifying opportunitiesAbility to work with all levels of managementStrong organizational, interpersonal and customer relations skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously; troubleshooting and problem-solving capability; detail-orientedSuperior oral and written communication skills, including presentation skillsAdvanced proficiency in MS Office including Word, Excel, and OutlookCORE COMPETENCIES:Building Collaborative RelationshipsCustomer OrientationProfessional BehaviorResults DrivenFlexibilityYou are responsible for protecting the confidentiality, integrity and availability of all Autism Speaks data and information to which you have access. Autism Speaks is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a diverse, multicultural, and inclusive workplace. We recruit, evaluate, employ, and promote candidates without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender identity or expression, protected veteran or military status, disability or other legally protected status. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply for job openings. Reasonable accommodations will be provided . All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. About Autism Speaks: At Autism Speaks, our mission is to promote solutions, across the spectrum and throughout the life span, for the needs of people with autism and their families. We do this through advocacy and support; increasing understanding and acceptance of people with autism spectrum disorder; and advancing research into causes and better interventions for autism spectrum disorder and related conditions. Together with our broad and diverse community, we strive every day to achieve our vision of a world where all people with autism can reach their full potential. This mission and vision drive every member of our staff; our employees are inspired, energized and motivated by the impact we can collectively have on behalf of the autism community. Autism Speaks celebrates every success achieved to create a kinder, more inclusive world for people with autism, and we work collaboratively across departments to find solutions that will do the most good for the most people. Just as we strive to enhance lives today and accelerate a spectrum of solutions for tomorrow for people on the spectrum, we also aim to enhance the lives of our dedicated employees, through thick and thin. Salary & Benefits: Autism Speaks offers a competitive compensation, benefit and vacation package. We also provide flex work hours, weekly training sessions, tuition reimbursement and summer bonus Fridays in addition to a creative, innovative, collaborative, inclusive, kind and fun work environment. Autism Speaks is an employer that participates in E-Verify Salary range is $180k-$185k, depending on candidate's relevant years of experience.