Job summary
Job post source
This job is from a recruiting firm hiring for a separate company.
Job overview
The Vice President of Development at a nonprofit leads fundraising strategies and donor relationships to advance the organization's mission of empowering women and marginalized communities.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves designing fundraising initiatives, building donor and partner relationships, leading the development team, coordinating outreach, and analyzing fundraising data to support organizational goals.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers a competitive salary of $100,000–$120,000 DOE, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage at no cost, paid time off, one remote workday per week, a 401(k) plan with company contributions, and professional development support.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have a bachelor's degree (advanced degree preferred), progressive nonprofit fundraising experience, leadership skills, strong communication, strategic thinking, commitment to equity, and proficiency with donor management systems.
Career development
The job provides robust support for professional development and opportunities to grow within a mission-driven, community-focused environment.
Work environment and culture
The organization values equity, inclusion, community impact, collaboration, and operates in a dynamic, fast-paced, mission-focused setting with hybrid work options.
Company information
Scion Nonprofit Staffing is a national nonprofit recruitment firm specializing in placing professionals in nonprofit organizations, recognized for excellence in recruitment since 2006.
Job location and travel
The position is hybrid based in Miami, FL, with one remote workday per week.
Application process
Applicants must submit a resume and cover letter in MS Word format via the provided Scion Nonprofit Staffing website link for immediate consideration.
Unique job features
This role offers a unique opportunity to lead innovative fundraising in a mission-driven nonprofit focused on equity and community impact, supported by a recruiting firm specialized in nonprofit placements.
Company overview
Scion Nonprofit is an award-winning full-service staffing and recruitment firm specializing in the nonprofit sector. Based in New York, the company provides direct hire and temporary staffing solutions to local and national nonprofit organizations and foundations. Scion Nonprofit's services include executive search and recruitment for various roles such as development directors, donor relations managers, and early childhood education directors. The firm has a strong presence in Manhattan and is known for its expertise in matching nonprofit organizations with qualified professionals to meet their staffing needs.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to highlight leadership in fundraising strategy, major donor cultivation, and ability to drive mission-aligned community engagement, as these are core to the Vice President of Development role at Scion Nonprofit.
Emphasize your experience managing and developing high-performing teams, your strategic thinking skills, and your commitment to equity and inclusion, reflecting the organization's values and the job description.
Apply through multiple channels including Scion Nonprofit Staffing's official job posting site and LinkedIn to maximize your chances of being noticed by recruiters and hiring managers.
Connect with current employees or leaders in Scion Nonprofit's development or leadership teams on LinkedIn; start conversations with ice breakers like commenting on their recent community impact initiatives or asking about their experience with the organization's fundraising culture.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'fundraising strategy,' 'donor cultivation,' 'equity and inclusion,' and 'CRM proficiency' to ensure your resume passes initial automated screenings.
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