ADL is the leading anti-hate organization in the world. Founded in 1913, its timeless mission is to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment to all. Today, ADL continues to fight all forms of antisemitism and bias, using innovation and partnerships to drive impact. A global leader in combating antisemitism, countering extremism, and battling bigotry wherever and whenever it happens, ADL works to protect democracy and ensure a just and inclusive society for all. ADL seeks a proven philanthropic leader with a successful track record of fundraising, and experience building a culture of philanthropy for its Senior Vice President, Development (SVP).
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Successful candidates blend fundraising prowess, leadership effectiveness and creative thinking; have experience directly leading teams that raise over $100M annually; the ability to assess and evaluate resources; and the strategic vision to plan for transformational growth. The SVP, Development is a key member of ADL’s Senior Leadership Team and a key manager in ADL’s Engagement vertical. Directly supervising the VP Philanthropic Services and the VP Philanthropic Engagement, the SVP will lead the implementation of a new philanthropic plan and structure for ADL. Reporting to the EVP, Chief Engagement Officer and partnering with the SVP, External Affairs and VP, Leadership, the SVP will plan, manage and execute a comprehensive, diversified and strategic advancement and communications effort. The SVP, Development will promote a culture of high performance for the ADL fundraising team and champion a culture of philanthropy throughout a dynamic organization.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Recommend strategic direction and provide leadership for the organizational development strategy and implementation including technology, dashboarding, diversification and donor experience
- Foster a high-performance culture with clear, meaningful metrics and processes to promote revenue production
- In collaboration with the external affairs and leadership team, develop and execute a sophisticated coordinated advancement strategy for ADL
- Provide leadership and management in building, retaining, motivating and developing a high performance fundraising team
- Create and manage cross-function communication to ensure that all elements of development are strategically positioned to support future organizational growth
- Craft strategy and execute the transformational giving process including donor engagement, donor recognition and stewardship
- In partnership with the People & Culture department, develop ways for ADL to better support and develop employees’ technical and leadership skills
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:
- 10+ years progressive leadership experience with fund development in organizations raising $100+ million
- Successful track record in the cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of donors and potential donors
- Experience overseeing and developing a multi-layer team of fundraisers
- Ability to manage a diverse range of activities, setting priorities and supporting the successful achievement of goals
- Excellent analytical skills, including the ability to utilize qualitative and quantitative data, stakeholder feedback and industry trends to inform decision making and long-term planning
- Persuasive communication skills, including both excellent written and oral communication skills
- Personal commitment to fighting antisemitism and all forms of hate
ADL is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or military status, or in violation of any applicable Federal, state or local laws.
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