Vice President, Development
- On-Ramps
- Remote
Job Description
About the Organization
Black Girls* Code (BGC) partners with schools, companies, local organizations, and dedicated volunteers to offer resources that build the skills and relationships our girls need to thrive. Our eyes are ever-set upon launching one million Black girls into tech by 2040.
*Identity is a spectrum of color and gender. If you want to learn tech and rectify that less than 2% of tech jobs are held by Black women, then BGC is for you.
These values guide, focus, and inspire our work:
- BELONGING for Black girls, where they can be themselves and expect nurturing and acceptance
- INNOVATION beginning with the verve and imagination of Black girls and ending with pioneering tech that helps everyone live better
- JUSTICE through active solidarity with Black girls to fully access and seize resources and opportunities to thrive
- IMPACT that propels and affirms individual lives and communities, thereby shaping industries to do the same
- JOY that beckons, connects, and surges us toward excellence and possibility
About the Role
As a key leader in the organization, the Vice President, Development (VP) will work with the Development team to create a bold development plan and fundraising strategies to allow Black Girls Code to meet their expansive growth goals and increase their impact. Coming out of the pandemic and racial reckoning, BGC received an influx of funding and support and the VP will be crucial in rebuilding that momentum and reintroducing the organization to the world. The VP will build and execute thoughtful strategies in service of the organization's $6M goal, which is a part of an overall budget of $10M. The VP will also develop and lead BGC's efforts to enhance current and generate new programmatic and unrestricted funding, ensuring that the organization has access to all the necessary resources to reach their ambitious goal of placing one million Black girls in tech by 2040. Through leading and supporting the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of individual, government, corporate, and foundation donors, the VP will own driving efforts to broaden the donor base and revenue streams.
Team Management
- Work closely with development and program team members to ensure that the development office is achieving its strategic goals at an optimum and effective pace
- Develop, lead, attract, inspire, retain, and manage diverse, talented, and high-performing direct reports, to ensure that the mission and core values of BGC are put into practice by holding everyone accountable for quantifiable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results
- Foster a shared vision for the important work BGC does—making the most of the staff's collective talent in support of organization-wide success
- Provide the infrastructure, processes, procedures, and systems that optimize efficiency and productivity; recognize opportunities for innovative cross departmental solutions
Fundraising Leadership and Strategy
- Serve as a lead fundraiser for the organization, alongside the Chief Development and Partnerships Officer and CEO, successfully balancing the role of coach, mentor, and leader of the development staff
- Create strategies to secure new partnerships with corporations and corporate foundations whose marketing and business needs align with BGC strategic initiatives, spreading awareness of the organization and its brand
- In collaboration with the Chief Development and Partnerships Officer, identify and lead new business development opportunities in potentially untapped markets
- Secure and maintain highly productive and positive funder relationships, tracking clear and timely records of contacts, donor history, and notes from donor meetings to ensure proper stewardship
- Work closely with the Development team to steward, retain and upscale partners at the $100,000+ giving level across all revenue streams while managing a portfolio of 100+ plus donors
- In partnership with the team, support reviewing and approving research and profiles on prospective individual and institutional donors as well as create briefings for funder meetings to support the Chief Development and Partnerships Officer in securing larger opportunities
Who You'll Work With
You will report to the Chief Development and Partnerships Officer
You will supervise the Director of Individual Giving, the Director of Institutional Giving, and the Director of Development Operations to support their goals, growth, and development
Hiring Organization
Qualifications
Required Skills and Experience
In order to meet these priorities and fulfill these responsibilities, our ideal Vice President Development candidate will be/will have:
- Minimum of 15 years of relevant work experience, including at least five years of executive-level fundraising experience with private foundations, corporations and major donors
- Demonstrated work experience and donor contacts in the tech, education, and social change space
- A proven track record securing five and six-figure partnerships and gifts from a variety of sources, including private foundations, individuals, government agencies and the private sector
- Is skilled at building relationships and working effectively with diverse groups, and preferably has knowledge of and/or experience serving underrepresented communities, neighborhoods, and populations
- Demonstrated entrepreneurial ability to develop partnerships, coordinate shared interests of all parties, and cultivate interest from new and existing associates
- Excellent problem-solving skills to navigate the ever evolving challenges of a growing organization
- Demonstrated track record of keeping up with current with market trends and technologies in an ever evolving landscape
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, with considerable experience in writing and presenting information to a variety of audiences
- Ability to use data and CRM systems (Salesforce) to set fundraising strategy and priorities, measure outcomes, and drive superior performance
Industry/Service Area
Level
Benefits
Compensation
The compensation range for this opportunity is $185K to $225K, commensurate with experience.
Benefits
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Black Girls Code offers competitive **health, vision, and dental insurance** |
Black Girls Code offers **company matching Flexible Spending Account** |
Employees of Black Girls Code are entitled to **paid time off, wellness days and sick time** |
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Black Girls Code offers **403(b) and 403(b) matching** |
Black Girls Code has **eleven official holidays not including a paid holiday break beginning with Christmas week and ending on New Year's Day** |
Application Instructions
Qualified individuals, please apply at: https://www.on-ramps.com/jobs/3288
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging at Black Girls Code
Black Girls Code is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, prior record of arrest or conviction, or current employment status.
On-Ramps is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe social change happens when people with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and identities come together with a common purpose. We’re partnering with the team at Black Girls Code to build a diverse team. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
On-Ramps is committed to the inclusion of all qualified individuals in the hiring process, including but not limited to those with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation(s) to participate in the application or interview process, please contact info@on-ramps.com.
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