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Vice President, Vision Partners (Philanthropy)

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Mississauga, ON, Canada
Full-time

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you will generate value and raise funds for World Vision’s international programs through leadership of all philanthropic engagement and relationships with high-net-worth individuals, corporations, foundations and legacy givers. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will participate in strategic planning for the organization and create a growth plan for Vision Partners. Your areas of focus will be:

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Revenue Growth: Grow the revenue stream through effective stewardship of existing donors by strengthening development strategies and by implementing aggressive plans to prospect for and engage new donors through innovative fundraising approaches. Develop and execute clear short-term and long-range plans for development with a focus on income diversification.
  • Donor Relationships: Manage a personal portfolio of key donors and prospects. Identify and plan for each key donor relationship by creating a unique approach to meet individual needs and expectations. Engage in personal connection and close on requests for any Vision Partners donor relationship in support of the team.
  • Strategic Planning: Work with the Chief Operating Officer, President and CEO, and colleagues to create an achievable high-level vision and overall direction for the team. Develop corresponding mid- and long-term plans and communicate with and inspire the team on the strategy and alignment.
  • Fundraising Management/Plan Development and Execution: Lead the development of annual and multi-year operational and financial plans that align with the overall strategic plan. Provide leadership to the team in the clear prioritization of goals and tasks, ensuring activities are aligned with strategy. Ensure return on investment analysis is prepared for every new initiative and that proposals and materials are consistent with brand standards. Monitor progress regularly and course correct as needed to ensure targets will be achieved.
  • Team Leadership: Provide leadership, inspiration and direction to the Vision Partners team. Coach and mentor direct reports so they can grow and serve as capable and confident contributors. Create an environment of respect, accountability, motivation and productivity. Ensure ownership and clarity of goals, encourage and foster collaboration and innovation within and between units, and across the organization. Encourage the team to identify synergies and opportunities with other WVC divisions and ensure pro-active planning and communication where there is intersection of products or donor communication. Support Christian spiritual formation of staff and model Christian servant leadership.
  • External Relations: Represent World Vision Canada within the World Vision Partnership to share, collaborate and solve challenges, including through matrix connections with global philanthropy initiatives. Maintain a public-facing leadership role in the not-for-profit sector through attendance and presentations at professional conferences and through membership in and contribution toward professional societies or working groups. Build relationships with churches and other faith groups. Stay abreast of philanthropic, economic, social and educational trends related to fundraising and to current themes such as education of girls. Ensure that the team is well informed of changes in legislation and other trends and initiatives that could impact fundraising efforts.
  • Culture Champion: Understand and embody the traits of a servant leader. Regularly communicate aspects of culture and values by being visible and active in the wider organization. Identify areas of culture to be improved and celebrate and nurture the development of trust, openness, innovation and agility. Serve as an example to all employees of World Vision’s values, mindsets and behaviors.
Educational Background: 
Post-secondary education in a related discipline
Skills/Experience: 
  • In addition to a proven track record as an experienced and effective expert in philanthropy and major donor fundraising, you will bring:
  • A minimum of ten years of progressive leadership experience in the not-for-profit sector. Equivalent combinations of education and experience including corporate for-profit experience will be considered.
  • Experience in identifying strategic business development opportunities and developing and leading such initiatives.
  • Strong business acumen along with strong analytical and financial modeling skills.
  • Experience in collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated experience building relationships with donors, volunteers and other key stakeholders.
  • Diplomacy and superior communication skills, in addition to well-developed presentation ability.
  • Experience in Christian servant leadership, Christian faith in action, and spiritual formation of staff.
  • Passion for our mission; an unyielding commitment to our vision – “Life in all its fullness for every child.”
  • You will experience Christian faith in action helping to make real and lasting change in the lives of the world’s most vulnerable children. Join the World Vision Canada team and be part of a powerful and effective force for good: For Children. For Change. For Life.

Organization Info

World Vision

Overview
Headquarters: 
Federal Way, WA, United States
Annual Budget : 
More than $500M
Founded: 
1982
About Us
Mission: 

Our vision for every child, life in all its fullness; Our prayer for every heart, the will to make it so. World Vision is a Christian relief, development and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. Inspired by our Christian values, we are dedicated to working with the world's most vulnerable people. We serve all people regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, or gender.

Our mission: World Vision is an international partnership of Christians whose mission is to follow our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in working with the poor and oppressed to promote human transformation, seek justice, and bear witness to the good news of the Kingdom of God.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Dec 4 2018
Active Until: 
Jan 4 2019
Hiring Organization: 
World Vision
industry: 
Nonprofit