The Arnold P. Gold Foundation · 15 hours ago
Vice President of Development
Fort Lee, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expThe Arnold P. Gold Foundation is seeking a Vice President of Development who will be a key member of the senior leadership team responsible for comprehensive fundraising strategies. This role involves managing donor relations, leading fundraising initiatives, and collaborating with various stakeholders to advance the Foundation’s mission.
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Responsibilities
Develop and implement a comprehensive giving strategy designed to meet the annual revenue budget goals
Partner with the President & CEO and Chief Operating Officer to establish quarterly and annual fundraising benchmarks, revenue goals, and performance metrics
Collaborate closely with Marketing and Communications to ensure donor messaging, storytelling, acknowledgments, and recognition efforts are consistent with organizational branding and values
Manage the Foundation’s portfolio of individual and major donors, including developing and executing customized cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship plans
Conduct personalized donor outreach, in-person and virtual meetings, and site visits to strengthen relationships and inspire philanthropic investment
Design, implement, and evaluate annual giving campaigns, recurring giving programs, and direct mail and digital fundraising appeals
Lead donor segmentation and engagement strategies to grow both the donor base under $25,000 and the major donor portfolio of $25,000 and above
Partner with Board members and senior leadership to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward new donor prospects
Serve as key liaison with 25+ person Board; participate in Board development strategies and work closely with the Board's Fundraising and PR Committees
Continue to diversify revenue by identifying and developing new fundraising opportunities aligned with the Foundation’s strategic mission
Lead fundraising efforts for the Foundation’s Annual Gala
Lead fundraising efforts for the Annual Summit, including securing sponsorships and exhibitor support
Help plan and manage mission-based fundraising events
Identify and work with leadership to pursue new corporate grant opportunities that align with organizational priorities and programs
Work in conjunction with the Chief Operating Officer to increase and grow the Foundation’s membership portfolio
Develop strategies to secure legacy gifts to build a comprehensive planned giving program
Oversee current and new donor tracking, reporting, and moves management using Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge (RENXT)
Working with staff to ensure accurate and timely gift entry, reporting and reconciliation with finance on a regular basis
Develop and deliver regular progress reports, dashboards, forecasts, and analyses to measure fundraising performance and return on investment
Use data-driven insights to continuously refine cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies, with a focus on donor retention and lifetime value
Help establish and track performance metrics that evaluate the effectiveness of the organization's fundraising programs
Supervise, mentor, and support development staff, interns, and volunteers engaged in donor relations, research, and fundraising operations
Serve as a visible and credible ambassador for The Arnold P. Gold Foundation at donor, community, and professional networking events
Partner cross-departmentally to ensure program impact stories, outcomes, and metrics are effectively leveraged in fundraising communications and proposals
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required, master's degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum of 10–15 years of progressive fundraising experience, with demonstrated success in individual and major gift cultivation and solicitation
Proven ability to meet or exceed ambitious fundraising budget /goals
Proven track record as a frontline fundraiser in major gift solicitation and closure, as well as corporate partnerships
Advanced ability to quickly form relationships with colleagues, Trustees, and current and prospective donors at all levels. Minimum 10+ years in relationship building
Ability to participate in weekend and evening events, as needed, to advance the organization's philanthropic objectives
Travel required on a regular basis to meet with our constituents and potential new donors
Strong relationship-building, interpersonal, and communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders
Demonstrated strategic thinking, organizational, and leadership capabilities
Experience working with donor databases, preferably Blackbaud Raiser's Edge (RENXT)
Company
The Arnold P. Gold Foundation
The Gold Foundation creates and supports national programs for which medical and other health practitioner schools, teaching hospitals
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Kathleen Reeves
President and CEO
Recent News
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