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POSITION
TITLE: Vice
President, External Affairs
REPORTING TO: Chief Operating
Officer
LOCATION: Washington,
D.C. or Seattle, Washington
THE COMPANY: Grameen
Foundation
Founded in 1997, Grameen
Foundation’s mission is to help the world's poorest, especially women, improve
their lives and escape poverty by providing them with access to small loans,
essential information and viable business opportunities. The work of this $25 million nonprofit is
made possible by supporters who share their passion and commitment to tackle
the hardest problems through microfinance and technology. Through two of the most effective tools known
– small loans and the mobile phone – the Foundation works to make a real
difference in the lives of those who have been left behind: poor people,
especially those living on less than $1.25 per day. The Foundation supports microfinance
institutions (MFIs) across the globe that embody its vision and values, and by
further developing a shared focus on the power of technology to transform
lives.
Grameen Foundation Technology Center,
based in Seattle, was founded in 2001.
Celebrating its tenth anniversary, the Technology Center focuses on
using readily-available tools like the mobile phone and software platforms in
innovative ways to help the poor.
The Foundation operates in Sub-Saharan
Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean.
Their U.S. offices are located in Washington, D.C. and in Seattle,
Washington. For more information, please
visit their website at www.grameenfoundation.org.
SCOPE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Vice President, External
Affairs reports to the Chief Operating Officer and is part of the Executive
Leadership Team, working closely with senior staff in the Grameen Foundation. He/She will have primary responsibility
for fundraising, development and marketing.
More specifically, responsibilities will include the following
dimensions:
Fundraising and Development Dimension:
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Develops and leads the organization-wide
fundraising and external affairs strategy, including development, planning and
execution.
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Assesses the current funding source mix and
makes changes when needed; leads and manages initiatives necessary to support
the short, medium and long-term funding goals of the Foundation.
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Develops approach and then executes on strategy
for sustaining and increasing funding by
identifying, educating, involving and cultivating existing/prospective
donors.
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Initiates, advances and oversees special
fundraising projects and events, ensuring that they are consistent with the Foundation’s
values and internal capacity.
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Develops relationships with prospective
individual, corporate and foundation donors that lead to direct, staff-led
solicitations.
Management
Dimension:
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Directs overall department of nine, with four
direct reports.
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Demonstrates a strong, visible and continued
commitment to the attraction, development and retention of talent within the External
Affairs department.
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Inspires team through effective communication of
organizational mission and achievements.
·
Invests in professional development of employees
through personal mentorship and by facilitating access to appropriate
professional development opportunities.
·
Responsible for deciding, socializing and
communicating organizational-wide strategic and operational decisions affecting
the team.
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Ensures that Development team is aligned and
working effectively with other teams across Grameen Foundation.
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Demonstrates the organizational values and high
ethical standards by walking the talk to reinforce integrity and build trust among
employees.
Financial Planning and Management:
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Works closely with the Finance and Program
leadership to monitor the fundraising pipeline and make decisions as required.
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Develops annual budget with participation of
Development staff members and in conjunction with the Finance and Administration
team.
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Approves and monitors Development staff expenses
and budgets.
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Ensures that adequate systems and processes are
in place to track, monitor and report on fundraising goals and activities.
Board Relations and Advisory Responsibilities:
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Works closely with the Development Committee and
Board to develop fundraising strategies, monitor targets and solicit important
donors.
·
Helps in the recruitment of high level Board
Development Committee volunteers, who become
engaged and inspire them in the fundraising process.
·
Interacts with the entire Board to promote their
involvement in fundraising activities.
·
Works with the Governance Committee to
prioritize, cultivate and recruit new Board members.
EXPERIENCE AND PROFESSIONAL
QUALIFICATIONS:
The ideal candidate
will have at least 15 years of senior-level fundraising and management
experience, with particular strengths in major and planned giving. We are seeking an individual with experience
in the leadership and management of a complex, multi-million dollar development
operation, including building the infrastructure of a development program,
formulating and executing a successful
fundraising plan, preparing and managing a budget and leading campaigns,
etc. More specifically, this experience
should include:
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Five years of experience as a senior member of
the top management team of a mid to large-sized NGO or nonprofit.
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Experience and demonstrated success at
developing and implementing strategic fundraising plans and closing a
substantial number of gifts and grants from various levels and types of donors
for a nonprofit organization.
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Direct experience in establishing and
maintaining effective relationships with Board members.
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Successful track record in securing and
maintaining diverse funding sources including corporations, foundations,
government entities and individual donors.
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Experience in managing all full cycle of the
annual giving, direct mail and online solicitation programs.
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Proven leader of high-performing fundraising and
marketing teams.
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A proven track record of cultivating,
soliciting and stewarding six and seven-figure leadership gifts and
grants.
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Exposure to and demonstrated understanding of
global environment and international fundraising trends would be beneficial.
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Direct experience with organizations actively
engaged in poverty reduction and/or international development is preferable.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
We are seeking candidates who
possess:
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Ability to communicate passionately about the
goals and vision of the Foundation externally, as a result of their own
personal commitment to Grameen’s mission.
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Proven communication and interpersonal skills
with diverse individuals and groups of people.
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Ability to engage respectfully with people of different
values and styles and be at ease with people of wealth.
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Strong sensitivity and commitment to cultural,
racial, ethnic and socioeconomic diversity.
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Able to lead and engage in planning processes
and set priorities.
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Able to think critically, objectively,
analytically and strategically.
EDUCATION:
A bachelor’s degree or
equivalent is required.
COMPENSATION:
A comprehensive, competitive compensation
package will be provided.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Anyone interested in applying for the position
should forward their expressions of interest to:
Michelle Baird Counter
Principal, Nonprofit Practice
DHR International
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill,
North Carolina
T:
919-465-9354
F:
973-792-1539
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For further
information, you may also contact:
Cyd Kinney
Executive Vice President
DHR International
344 N. Old Woodward, Ste. 304
Birmingham, MI 48009
T:
248-258-0616
F:
248-258-2823
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