Vice President of Strategic Development and Communications

Essential Functions:

Drive Resources and Achieve Results

• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with community and business leaders, donors, and fund recipients to create a collective impact model of funding strategic initiatives
• Meet annual fundraising goals per the development of a strategic development plan
• Develop and maintain a successful corporate, foundation, and individual solicitation program, including identifying priorities and prospects, and building resources and connections to implement the plan.
• Create and manage a portfolio of corporate, foundation, and individual prospects, communicate with current and prospective donors to build relationships and secure grants and donation
• Oversee all grant writing and submissions including the annual HUD CoC NOFA

Build Relationships and Inspire Investment

• Convey energy, meaning and importance of PFH and the CoC mission and work
• Partner with the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Program Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Board members and others for donor cultivation and solicitation
• Meet donor needs by providing education, strategies and opportunities while building rapport
• Recognize the power of effective stewardship and development; implement relationship plans for donors of all giving levels
• Engage with donors year-round, recognizing impact of gift, communicating progress and results, inspiring involvement and ensuring quality experience
• Collect and record relevant donor and volunteer information to forge partnerships, increase engagement and sustain relationships
• Participate in community activities which contribute to the acquisition and retention of donors

Effective, Engaging, and Innovative Communications Plan Development and Execution

• Create annual strategic communications plan and oversee execution of that plan with contracted communications experts
• Distill complex information into a simple, clear message using examples, stories, and impact data that are relevant and resonate with stakeholders
• Develop strategic briefing and communication materials
• Write clearly and concisely, using multiple platforms to reach diverse audiences, effective public speaker and presenter
• Execute the development and implementation of social marketing, public and media relations, website content, communication/resource development materials and brand management

Organizational Leadership

• Work closely with leadership to create and advance the CoC strategic plan and PFH business plan
• Value and leverage the power of external networks and relationships
• Partner with CPO to identify key areas of impact for development and communication opportunities
• Conduct, analyze and interpret internal and external research to support planning and development of organizational resource development and marketing strategies and plan
• Progressive thinker, understanding philanthropic trends and best practices in donor-centered fund-raising
• Effective presenter, active listener, open to new ideas, keeps supporters informed and engaged
• Self-directed, pro-active and holds one-self accountable