Vice President for Development & Communications

Position Description: The Vice President for Development & Communications (VPDC) ensures that Nascentia Health has a comprehensive fundraising and communications strategy in place that positions it as an essential community resource, a leader in its field, and a worthy investment for potential funders. The VPDC helps represent the organization to the community, the media, and funders.

The VPDC reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and participates in top-level management conversations. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a start-up culture and is interested in joining with innovative professionals as they work to create large-scale change in our community.

Performance Responsibilities and Standards:

Fundraising:
Set and deliver on fundraising targets in collaboration with the COO and the CEO/ President
Serve as lead fundraiser for a portfolio of priority donors and prospects - principally foundations and high-net-worth individuals - and feed the prospect pipeline regularly
Deploy the CEO/President, COO, Foundation Board members and other resource people for donor cultivation and solicitation
Partner with the COO for Programs to ensure appropriate pursuit of and follow-through on funding opportunities
Partner with the finance staff to ensure accurate acknowledgement, recording and reporting to funding sources
Protect the integrity of the organization's brand, programs, and services by overseeing the funder selection process and declining funding from sources that would compromise the organization's values or strategic priorities

Communications & Marketing:
Provide communications support within the organization to ensure the development of top-quality collateral
In consultation with the CEO/President and COO, ensure that a robust external marketing and communications plan is in place including strategy, messaging, materials, platforms, and communications policies for staff, board, and contractors
Develop and refine the organization's "core" messages to ensure organizational consistency
Collaborate with the CEO/President and COO for Programs to develop communications strategies that will broaden program and service reach and deepen the impact of public education and advocacy campaigns
Identify significant public policy issues where the organization can contribute thought leadership and create and implement plans to act accordingly
Develop visibility through appropriate outlets, earning coverage for the organization in press and new media
Serve as a resource for the organization's website

Board Development:
Support the CEO/President and COO in building the Foundation board over time to support the organization as it grows
Liaise with the Governance & Nominating Committee and work closely with them to recruit, onboard, and activate new members

• Perform all other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Skills of Ideal Candidate:
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience required. Master's degree preferred
Minimum ten years of nonprofit experience including work on a national scale, preferably with some experience in a start-up or scale-up environment
Meticulous attention to detail with ability to produce thoughtful and nuanced communications
Deep knowledge of fundraising best practices and a history of success with major foundations and major gift donors
Track record of success in developing communications vehicles, working with the media, and shaping organizations' communications identity
Standout abilities as a written and verbal communicator, with an approach tailored to diverse audiences and experience creating top-quality development collateral
Collaborative and flexible style, with a learning orientation and team approach
High degree of intellectual curiosity

Physical Requirements:

• Speech, visual, and hearing ability sufficient to express and comprehend written and verbal communication.
• Ability to express self verbally and in writing
• Frequent sitting, standing, and walking
• Ability to sit or stand at a desk 90% of the day
• Extended periods of computer use
• Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Category III- Employee who rarely has contact with blood and body fluids.

Compensation & Benefits:

Competitive Salary [This position is an S07/8 exempt position with a min-max rate of: $104,510- $142,968/annually] with:

• Retention Bonuses
• Internal Mentoring Program
• 401K with generous Employer match
• On-Site Gym (free for all employees)
• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Partially funded HSA
• Employee Recognition Platform
• Paid Time Off, Holidays, Sick and Extended Sick Leave
• Short/Long term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Much More!

About Nascentia Health:

Nascentia Health is leading the way in home care, post acute care and long-term community health. A healthcare system without walls, Nascentia is an innovator in the concept of healthcare, truly focused on the patient as a whole. By serving people in their homes, Nascentia Health is able to provide true holistic care. We can address immediate needs, help support positive long term medical and lifestyle choices that provide for better outcomes, leverage cutting edge in-home care technologies, and help avoid unnecessary visits to busy healthcare facilities.

Our employees are our greatest asset. They work hard every day to make our system amazing and are dedicated to our mission of being the premier home and community-based care system for the regions we serve. We want everyone to love what they do, be excited about coming to work, and take pride in being part of our team.

Nascentia Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

Employment is contingent upon negative results of a pre-hire drug screen and background check clearance