VP of Development

Job ID REQ-2024-3254 Omaha, Nebraska

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Serves as a strategist for all philanthropic fundraising for institutional prospects and leadership donors. Develops and implements a comprehensive Development strategy aligned with the organization's goals and mission. Collaborates with senior leadership to integrate the Development goals into the overall organizational strategy. Acts as the main point of contact for corporations and foundations seeking partnerships with Boys Town.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

Is responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive fundraising plan for the organization.

Develops and implements fundraising plans that include major gifts, corporate and foundation giving, planned giving, and special events.
Acts as the primary point of contact for foundation philanthropy and responsible for staying current with new trends and gift acceptance policies in foundation relations.
Advises leadership and other Development colleagues of evolving processes that affect philanthropic success and ensures that foundation gift acceptance and processing practices are compliant with these trends and policies.
Manages, develops, and leads a team of fundraising professionals, including setting goals, expectations, and monitoring individual team members providing feedback to ensure fundraising goals are met or exceeded.
Oversees the team’s efforts to maximize funding and proactively seeks new opportunities while adhering to complex compliance issues in gift designation and administration.
Collaborates with the marketing and communications teams to develop compelling messaging and materials to support fundraising efforts.
Works closely with the CEO and the National Board to develop strategies and goals that align with the mission and values.
Fosters a culture of “one Boys Town” and carries out Boys Town's mission through leadership, trust, honest and open dialogues, transparency, and embracing diversity.
Aligns the Development organization to support service delivery in an effective and quality manner with appropriate decision latitude.
Creates professional relationships based upon mutual respect, accountability, and Boys Town's mission.
Develops a set of consistent metrics to measure project and performance effectiveness.
Identifies and articulates talent gaps, succession plans, spans of control, and titling.
Develops and executes business plans focused on the "One Boys Town" mission, taking into account the values and principles of Boys Town and regulatory compliance.
Develops and implements short- and long-term plans, budgets and reporting to document outcomes.
Provides outstanding leadership and communicates effectively across the organization and with senior management to achieve goals.
Attracts, develops, and leads high-performing team members, empowering them to excel in their roles.
Demonstrates a personal commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a workplace that values diverse perspectives and embraces differences.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Ability to oversee and foster innovative use of stewardship and fundraising strategies.
Ability to create and execute programs that meet the organization’s goals.
Proficiency with writing and synthesizing complex and abstract topics into proposals – translating institutional and campaign priorities to capital needs into a compelling case for support.
Knowledge of strategic planning, resource allocation, and leadership techniques.
Knowledge of non-profit administration, fiscal, and organizational management, and administration of grants and donations.
Expert level knowledge of Boys Town’s model, the programs, and implementation; knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to youth care.
Ability to engage and influence a wide range of stakeholders internally and externally while maintaining necessary degree of integrity and confidentiality.
Ability to speak publicly as an organizational expert.
Ability to collaborate between departments, communicate and to align strategies to achieve the mission.
Demonstrated integrity, positive attitude, mission-driven, and self-directed with a passion for the organization.
Ability to motivate and develop leaders across all areas of responsibility.
Strong conflict management skills to align all facets of the organization to serve the mission and to deal with difficult problems and challenges.
Strong work ethic with a clear commitment to the organization, ownership, and a willingness to take on challenges internally and externally.
Ability to develop and meet budgets.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree required.
Minimum twelve years of relevant development experience required.
Available to travel as needed required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's degree preferred.

Diversity is more than a commitment at Boys Town—it is the foundation of who we are and what we do.

At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.

About Boys Town:

Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference.

Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town's mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communities. Unique perks to Boys Town employees and their families include free visits to Boys Town physicians and free prescriptions under the Boys Town Medical Plan, tuition assistance, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few. Working at Boys Town is more than just a job, it is a way of life.

This advertisement describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. To request a disability-related accommodation in the application process, contact us at 1-877-639-6003.

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VP of Development

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

Is responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive fundraising plan for the organization.

Develops and implements fundraising plans that include major gifts, corporate and foundation giving, planned giving, and special events.

Acts as the primary point of contact for foundation philanthropy and responsible for staying current with new trends and gift acceptance policies in foundation relations.

Advises leadership and other Development colleagues of evolving processes that affect philanthropic success and ensures that foundation gift acceptance and processing practices are compliant with these trends and policies.

Manages, develops, and leads a team of fundraising professionals, including setting goals, expectations, and monitoring individual team members providing feedback to ensure fundraising goals are met or exceeded.

Oversees the team’s efforts to maximize funding and proactively seeks new opportunities while adhering to complex compliance issues in gift designation and administration.

Collaborates with the marketing and communications teams to develop compelling messaging and materials to support fundraising efforts.

Works closely with the CEO and the National Board to develop strategies and goals that align with the mission and values.

Fosters a culture of “one Boys Town” and carries out Boys Town's mission through leadership, trust, honest and open dialogues, transparency, and embracing diversity.

Aligns the Development organization to support service delivery in an effective and quality manner with appropriate decision latitude.

Creates professional relationships based upon mutual respect, accountability, and Boys Town's mission.

Develops a set of consistent metrics to measure project and performance effectiveness.

Identifies and articulates talent gaps, succession plans, spans of control, and titling.

Develops and executes business plans focused on the "One Boys Town" mission, taking into account the values and principles of Boys Town and regulatory compliance.

Develops and implements short- and long-term plans, budgets and reporting to document outcomes.

Provides outstanding leadership and communicates effectively across the organization and with senior management to achieve goals.

Attracts, develops, and leads high-performing team members, empowering them to excel in their roles.

Demonstrates a personal commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a workplace that values diverse perspectives and embraces differences.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Ability to oversee and foster innovative use of stewardship and fundraising strategies.

Ability to create and execute programs that meet the organization’s goals.

Proficiency with writing and synthesizing complex and abstract topics into proposals – translating institutional and campaign priorities to capital needs into a compelling case for support.

Knowledge of strategic planning, resource allocation, and leadership techniques.

Knowledge of non-profit administration, fiscal, and organizational management, and administration of grants and donations.

Expert level knowledge of Boys Town’s model, the programs, and implementation; knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to youth care.

Ability to engage and influence a wide range of stakeholders internally and externally while maintaining necessary degree of integrity and confidentiality.

Ability to speak publicly as an organizational expert.

Ability to collaborate between departments, communicate and to align strategies to achieve the mission.

Demonstrated integrity, positive attitude, mission-driven, and self-directed with a passion for the organization.

Ability to motivate and develop leaders across all areas of responsibility.

Strong conflict management skills to align all facets of the organization to serve the mission and to deal with difficult problems and challenges.

Strong work ethic with a clear commitment to the organization, ownership, and a willingness to take on challenges internally and externally.

Ability to develop and meet budgets.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree required.

Minimum twelve years of relevant development experience required.

Available to travel as needed required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's degree preferred.

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