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locations
Indianapolis, IN
time type
Full time
posted on
Posted 30+ Days Ago
job requisition id
R8777
Job Location:
Corporate Indianapolis
Position Summary
The Vice President, Advancement serves as the principal fundraising professional responsible for the strategic growth of a development program consisting of corporate support and foundation giving, annual giving, major gifts, and special events. The Vice President, Advancement is a member of the Foundation's senior leadership team and serves as a visionary in developing and executing long-term strategies to increase SYF's fundraising efforts. Strategic focus includes aligning with the organization's national reach, scope of activities, and increasing its level of committed volunteers. Working with the President & CEO, the Vice President, Advancement leads an effort to build a strong fundraising culture throughout all levels of Foundation Board, staff, and stakeholders. The Vice President, Advancement creates and effectively executes a comprehensive internal/external fundraising plan that covers all areas of giving while utilizing the full array of resources and networks at SYF.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent.
Minimum five years of experience as a development executive with a proven record in annual campaign planning and management, preferably on a regional or national perspective.
Experience leading an advancement operation, including supervision of fundraising staff and shared resources.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to create and present in a convincing and professional manner, to inspire and generate enthusiasm among donors, volunteers, and staff to support the achievement of the SYF Mission.
Lead with enthusiasm, energy, and an entrepreneurial spirit.
Must possess excellent organizational skills with a proven reputation for attention to detail.
Knowledge and use of various types of media including social media to drive support and knowledge of SYF.
Experience as an independent, critical and strategic thinker with good judgment, sensitivity, who values working as part of a team.
Knowledge of fundraising principles and practices. Ability to think strategically to inform and frame plans and execution.
Proven success in asking for gifts, building and maintaining long-term relationships with individual donors, foundations, corporations, and volunteers.
Outstanding verbal and written communication abilities.
Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) management and mall marketing experience preferred.
Superior interpersonal skills with the ability to project professional competence, leadership capability, personal and professional maturity which inspires trust and confidence in staff and donors.
Working knowledge of business software applications and cloud-based platforms, including
Adobe Acrobat Pro
Blackbaud Raiser's Edge RENXT and Everyday Hero
Board Effect
Luminate Online
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
WordPress
HTML language
Major Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Develop and maintain Simon internal relationships to leverage support and partnerships with Simon related business relationships.
Manage, enhance, and execute all Simon-related campaigns and events as it relates on-mall fundraising, field events, employee giving.
Cultivate, solicit and provide stewardship of high-net-worth donors and prospective donors.
Develop, document to include timeline, implement, and report on a comprehensive strategic fundraising plan and strategy for the annual campaign.
Develop, document to include timeline, implement, and report on a successful major giving program and serve as a primary major gift solicitor.
Develop and document process for use of appropriate management systems enabling large-scale fundraising solicitations, subsequent recording and tracking of results, and provide effective stewardship to all donors.
Develop and execute special events to support fundraising, community engagement and donor cultivation.
Develop and oversee the execution and management of support from major foundations and local corporate, family, and community foundations.
Develop a planned giving program to expand current bequest giving.
Manage and enhance event-related giving.
Serve as Advancement committee liaison and work with board chair, advancement chair and other key board members to encourage and support their efforts to develop major donors.
Foster a culture that promotes teamwork and professional growth while pursuing an aggressive, creative fundraising program.
Supervise and mentor Advancement staff
Authority
The Vice President, Advancement is authorized to coach and discipline subordinate staff.
The Vice President, Advancement is responsible for the annual Performance Management process for subordinate staff.
Budget Responsibility
The Vice President, Advancement is responsible for preparing and monitoring the Foundation's annual revenue budget.
The Vice President, Advancement is responsible for oversight of the Advancement budget, including monitoring and modifying forecasts, speaking to variance causals, and developing plans to close gaps per timelines established by the Director, Finance and Operations.
Minor Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Maintain enthusiasm for SYF's mission.
Maintain commitment to professional ethics.
Travel as required.
Reporting Relationship
The Vice President, Advancement reports directly to the President & CEO.
Subordinate staff reporting to the Vice President, Advancement include
Coordinator, Foundation Administration
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About Us
Simon is a global leader in retail real estate ownership, management and development and an S&P 100 company (Simon Property Group, NYSE: SPG). Our industry-leading retail properties and investments across North America, Europe and Asia provide shopping experiences for millions of consumers every day and generate billions in annual retail sales. Our portfolio includes assets of national and international renown - proven assets that are the preferred location for retailers.
In addition to our high quality properties, Simon is also known for our strong balance sheet, a long-tenured and well-respected senior management team, and our innovative spirit, as reflected in a 50 + year history of successful retail real estate development, management, and leasing. Simon was named Fortune's Most Admired Real Estate Company eight times. We have experienced an explosion of growth and innovation unprecedented in the industry and we look forward to Simon's future.
Simon is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
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