VP, DEVELOPMENT and COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
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Location: Little Rock, AR 72204
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Level
Senior
Job Location
5285 7400 Scott Hamilton - Little Rock, AR
Position Type
Full Time
Job Shift
Any
Description
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION
Goodwill Industries of Arkansas is seeking a Vice President of Development and Community Engagement to develop and grow a well-established Foundation. This member of the Executive Team will develop, implement, and execute marketing, communications, and public relations strategies that support the brand and ensure a positive and consistent image; drive greater profitability through increases in donor and shopper activity; increase mission impact and increase stakeholder engagement including employees and financial donors. This position will work closely with the President/CEO and Board of Directors to formulate and execute a philanthropic development plan with targets, goals, and a realistic timetable. The chosen individual will build the Foundation team and work with Goodwill's executive and Mission Services staff to grow the Foundation and expand the reach and impact of Goodwill's mission of Changing Lives Through Education, Training and Employment.
Uphold a positive work environment that follows Goodwill's Amazing Customer Experience (ACE) culture, Values, and Mission in everything they do and every interaction they have with co-workers, clients, customers and management.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide leadership and direction to the Community Engagement and Development team directors. Create and implement a comprehensive development plan to include fundraising strategies, major gifts, annual giving, grants, corporate and planned giving, prospect research, stewardship, and special events to maximize visibility, donor engagement, and revenue. Oversee all grant writing, private donations, pledges, and in-kind gifts to ensure alignment with the organization's funding priorities. Lead Moves Management strategies for donor cultivation, stewardship, and retention, engaging board members and senior leaders. Together with the CEO and other VPs, develop and execute a comprehensive marketing and communications strategy to position Goodwill as the premierthrift store, a leading nonprofit, and a top recipient of donor support. Maintain a performance measurement system (analyzing market trends) to track progress toward annual and strategic objectives, including measuring ROI on campaigns and initiatives. Ensure effective donor stewardship programs and accurate donor database management, including any database conversion projects. Manage a personal portfolio of major donors, setting benchmarks for visits, proposals, and revenue. Collaborate with senior leadership and Mission Services staff to align development and engagement efforts with organizational strategy and ensure fundraising requests meet program needs. Oversee all phases of production and marketing of communications materials, including newsletters, brochures, websites, digital and social media, annualreports, advertisements, and other stakeholder communications. Participate in relevant community events to enhance Goodwill's visibility and impact. Serve as a spokesperson for Goodwill, engaging media, government officials, businesses, and community stakeholders. Oversee special events and fundraisers such as the Annual Awards Luncheon, store grand openings, and board/staff events. Track, report, and maintain key performance indicators to measure the impact of fundraising ROI, marketing efforts, and community outreach campaigns and initiatives. Engage with the Board of Directors and Foundation Committee as needed. Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed. In-state travel is required, with occasional out-of-state travel as necessary. Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Broad knowledge of such fields as accounting, marketing, business administration, finance, etc. Equivalent to a four year college degree, plus 10 to 12 years related experience and/or training, and 5 to 7 years related management experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and understand the most complex documents; ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints; ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style; ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to prepare and interpret bar graphs.
CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must have a valid state driver's license and be insurable by the company's insurance carrier.
PREFERRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Not indicated.
SOFTWARE SKILLS REQUIRED
Advanced: Presentation/PowerPoint, Word Processing/Typing
Basic: Spreadsheet
INITIATIVE AND INGENUITY
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Self directed to achieve company/organization goals. Reports to board of directors.
PLANNING
Considerable responsibility with regard to general assignments in planning time, method, manner, and/or sequence of performance of own work, in addition, the organization and delegation of work operations for a division of employees engaged in widely diversified activities.
DECISION MAKING
Performs work operations which permit frequent opportunity for decision-making of major importance which would have considerable effect on the final attainment of multiple major activities and the organization's projects of a large organization component and organization's clientele.
MENTAL DEMAND
Comprehensive and very intense mental demand. Comprehensive and continual involvement with multiple divisions, departments and/or organizations. Strategic and operational management functions which relate to both the short-term and long-term time periods.
ANALYTICAL ABILITY / PROBLEM SOLVING
General oversight. Activities covered by general organizational philosophy and objectives. Solving problems in novel, non-recurring or swiftly changing situations in which the approach is not fully defined. Guidance by top executive officer or business owner.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR WORK OF OTHERS
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities may include but not limited to interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Supervises a moderate size group (8-15) of employees engaged in important, complex operations, consisting of employees in different classifications who perform a wide variety of duties.
Supervises the following departments: Foundation & Grants
RESPONSIBILITY FOR FUNDS, PROPERTY and EQUIPMENT
Regularly responsible for funds, building premises, inventory, or other property owned or leased by the organization and, in addition, may have temporary custody and responsibility of patron property, which through carelessness, error, loss, theft, misappropriation, or similar action would result in very important monetary losses to the organization. The total value for the above would range from
$50,000,000 to $100,000,000.
ACCURACY
Probable errors would normally not be detected in succeeding operations and would definitely have serious effects in relationships with patrons and/or with the operations of other segments of the organization. Frequent possibilities of error would exist at all times, since the above mentioned areas are inherent in the job.
ACCOUNTABILITY
FREEDOM TO ACT
Oversight. High level of freedom to complete the duties of the position and guided by broad policy with oversight by president, elected official, etc
ANNUAL MONETARY IMPACT
The amount of annual dollars generated based on the job's essential duties / responsibilities. Examples would include direct dollar generation, departmental budget, proper handling of organization funds, expense control, savings from new techniques or reduction in manpower.
Large. Job creates a monetary impact for the organization from $10mm to $50mm.
IMPACT ON END RESULTS
Major impact. Job has a considerable impact on the organization's end results. A high level of accountability to generate, manage, and/or control funds within a department and/or total organization.
PUBLIC CONTACT
Extensive contacts with various diversified sectors of the public environment; wherein, the contacts are of extreme importance and failure to exercise proper judgment can lead to substantial losses to the organization.
EMPLOYEE CONTACT
Continuous contacts frequently involving difficult negotiations which require a well-developed sense of strategy and timing. Involves contacts with senior level internal officials.
USE OF MACHINES, EQUIPMENT AND/OR COMPUTERS
Regular use of highly complex machines and equipment; specialized or advanced software programs.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Somewhat disagreeable working conditions. Continuously exposed to one or two elements such as noise, intermittent standing, walking, pushing, carrying, or lifting. May involve some travel and/or work is at times, in the evening or during the night hours.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the functions of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may
be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.
Moderate diversity, low physical. Work activities which allow for a moderate amount of diversity in the performance of tasks which are not as varied as those positions with high-level diversity and decision-making.
While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk or hear; frequently required to stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and occasionally required to walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision; distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception; and ability to adjust focus.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Experience as a frontline fundraiser with demonstrated success in personally cultivating, soliciting, and securing major gifts from a diverse population of prospects.
Experience cultivating relationships for philanthropic purposes.
Travel within the state of Arkansas. Occasional out-of-state travel may be required.
This position requires a valid driver's license and vehicle insurance.
Must have an acceptable background check and driving record.
Level
Senior
Job Location
5285 7400 Scott Hamilton - Little Rock, AR
Position Type
Full Time
Job Shift
Any
Description
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION
Goodwill Industries of Arkansas is seeking a Vice President of Development and Community Engagement to develop and grow a well-established Foundation. This member of the Executive Team will develop, implement, and execute marketing, communications, and public relations strategies that support the brand and ensure a positive and consistent image; drive greater profitability through increases in donor and shopper activity; increase mission impact and increase stakeholder engagement including employees and financial donors. This position will work closely with the President/CEO and Board of Directors to formulate and execute a philanthropic development plan with targets, goals, and a realistic timetable. The chosen individual will build the Foundation team and work with Goodwill's executive and Mission Services staff to grow the Foundation and expand the reach and impact of Goodwill's mission of Changing Lives Through Education, Training and Employment.
Uphold a positive work environment that follows Goodwill's Amazing Customer Experience (ACE) culture, Values, and Mission in everything they do and every interaction they have with co-workers, clients, customers and management.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Broad knowledge of such fields as accounting, marketing, business administration, finance, etc. Equivalent to a four year college degree, plus 10 to 12 years related experience and/or training, and 5 to 7 years related management experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and understand the most complex documents; ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints; ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style; ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to prepare and interpret bar graphs.
CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must have a valid state driver's license and be insurable by the company's insurance carrier.
PREFERRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Not indicated.
SOFTWARE SKILLS REQUIRED
Advanced: Presentation/PowerPoint, Word Processing/Typing
Basic: Spreadsheet
INITIATIVE AND INGENUITY
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Self directed to achieve company/organization goals. Reports to board of directors.
PLANNING
Considerable responsibility with regard to general assignments in planning time, method, manner, and/or sequence of performance of own work, in addition, the organization and delegation of work operations for a division of employees engaged in widely diversified activities.
DECISION MAKING
Performs work operations which permit frequent opportunity for decision-making of major importance which would have considerable effect on the final attainment of multiple major activities and the organization's projects of a large organization component and organization's clientele.
MENTAL DEMAND
Comprehensive and very intense mental demand. Comprehensive and continual involvement with multiple divisions, departments and/or organizations. Strategic and operational management functions which relate to both the short-term and long-term time periods.
ANALYTICAL ABILITY / PROBLEM SOLVING
General oversight. Activities covered by general organizational philosophy and objectives. Solving problems in novel, non-recurring or swiftly changing situations in which the approach is not fully defined. Guidance by top executive officer or business owner.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR WORK OF OTHERS
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities may include but not limited to interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Supervises a moderate size group (8-15) of employees engaged in important, complex operations, consisting of employees in different classifications who perform a wide variety of duties.
Supervises the following departments: Foundation & Grants
RESPONSIBILITY FOR FUNDS, PROPERTY and EQUIPMENT
Regularly responsible for funds, building premises, inventory, or other property owned or leased by the organization and, in addition, may have temporary custody and responsibility of patron property, which through carelessness, error, loss, theft, misappropriation, or similar action would result in very important monetary losses to the organization. The total value for the above would range from
$50,000,000 to $100,000,000.
ACCURACY
Probable errors would normally not be detected in succeeding operations and would definitely have serious effects in relationships with patrons and/or with the operations of other segments of the organization. Frequent possibilities of error would exist at all times, since the above mentioned areas are inherent in the job.
ACCOUNTABILITY
FREEDOM TO ACT
Oversight. High level of freedom to complete the duties of the position and guided by broad policy with oversight by president, elected official, etc
ANNUAL MONETARY IMPACT
The amount of annual dollars generated based on the job's essential duties / responsibilities. Examples would include direct dollar generation, departmental budget, proper handling of organization funds, expense control, savings from new techniques or reduction in manpower.
Large. Job creates a monetary impact for the organization from $10mm to $50mm.
IMPACT ON END RESULTS
Major impact. Job has a considerable impact on the organization's end results. A high level of accountability to generate, manage, and/or control funds within a department and/or total organization.
PUBLIC CONTACT
Extensive contacts with various diversified sectors of the public environment; wherein, the contacts are of extreme importance and failure to exercise proper judgment can lead to substantial losses to the organization.
EMPLOYEE CONTACT
Continuous contacts frequently involving difficult negotiations which require a well-developed sense of strategy and timing. Involves contacts with senior level internal officials.
USE OF MACHINES, EQUIPMENT AND/OR COMPUTERS
Regular use of highly complex machines and equipment; specialized or advanced software programs.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Somewhat disagreeable working conditions. Continuously exposed to one or two elements such as noise, intermittent standing, walking, pushing, carrying, or lifting. May involve some travel and/or work is at times, in the evening or during the night hours.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the functions of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may
be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.
Moderate diversity, low physical. Work activities which allow for a moderate amount of diversity in the performance of tasks which are not as varied as those positions with high-level diversity and decision-making.
While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk or hear; frequently required to stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and occasionally required to walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision; distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception; and ability to adjust focus.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Experience as a frontline fundraiser with demonstrated success in personally cultivating, soliciting, and securing major gifts from a diverse population of prospects.
Experience cultivating relationships for philanthropic purposes.
Travel within the state of Arkansas. Occasional out-of-state travel may be required.
This position requires a valid driver's license and vehicle insurance.
Must have an acceptable background check and driving record.