Virginia United Methodist Foundation - Vice President for Philanthropy and Development

Ministry Architects
Virginia, Virginia, US
Full-time

Healthy Systems.

Innovative Change.

For the Future of the Church.

About the Organization

Formed in 1971, the VAUMF is a foundation dedicated to providing stewardship education and managing assets for the Virginia United Methodist Annual Conference.

Served by a Board of Directors, the foundation is committed to supporting projects, ministries, and initiatives throughout the Conference.

After six years of significant growth, its trajectory for continued success is in place with an annual budget of $1M and a full-time staff of six.

About the Ministry

The key to this position will be building relationships with both established stakeholders as well as new prospective donors.

Serving as the primary storyteller of the Foundation, this position will be highly mobile within the community creating strategic partnerships.

Utilizing the backdrop of the theology of stewardship, this position will be a connection between the local congregation and the Foundation.

The Ideal Candidate

An ideal candidate for this position is a strategic leader with a proven track record in fundraising, fostering innovation, and managing large-scale development projects.

They should possess excellent communication skills, the ability to collaborate across teams, and a deep understanding of the non-profit sector.

Key Responsibilities

  • Developing and implementing a cohesive development strategy to guide the next phase of the Foundation’s work.
  • Strengthening and expanding partnerships in mission between the VAUMF, VAUMC, and local congregations.
  • Seeking and securing new sources of revenue with an objective to enrich and enliven local ministry.
  • Equip local congregations, extension ministries, and ministry leaders to secure funding that returns resources to local churches and ministries.
  • Equipping the Foundation, Conference, and congregations to build toward the future by facilitating connections, conversations, and resources that equip the Conference, Foundation, and congregations to combine tradition and innovation.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in fundraising and development, with a track record of successful donor development; 10 years of experience preferred.
  • Experience working in or with non-profit organizations is highly desirable.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills as well as presentation skills.
  • A working knowledge of the United Methodist Church is required, but membership in the United Methodist Church (clergy or laity) is not required.
  • A proven history and experience with collaboration and community-based engagement.

About the Community

The VAUMF is located in Glen Allen, VA a suburb of Richmond. With a top-rated school system and close proximity to the larger city of Richmond (just 15 miles away), it is a great place to live.

2 days ago
Related jobs
Promoted
Virginia Economic Development Partnership
King William, Virginia

The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) is seeking a business development-focused Food and Beverage Manufacturing Industry professional to manage and grow investment develop ecosystems across Virginias Food and Beverage Manufacturing sector. It is VEDPs intent that its employment and pe...

Promoted
Virginia Home Care Services
Alexandria, Virginia

The caregiver must be able to lift and move clients safely, as well as perform other physical tasks associated with personal care and household tasks. The caregiver may be required to stand, walk, bend, and squat for extended periods of time. The caregiver will be responsible for assisting clients w...

Promoted
General Dynamics Mission Systems
Fairfax, Virginia

People activities such as performance management, hiring, headcount management and forecasting, close collaboration with our Learning and Organizational Development team on training and development, and employee recognition. General Dynamics Mission Systems has an immediate opening for a Vice Presid...

Promoted
BPrep Services
Fairfax, Virginia

Provide technical guidance and advice for the operations and maintenance of the customer's expansive voice network to include patching, upgrading, and introduction of new Avaya products to enhance their telecommunication posture. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for design, coordination ...

Promoted
WSP
Arlington, Virginia

Coach teams in the successful development of complex, entity-wide sustainability data inventories for energy, GHG, water, waste, and other resources and build the foundational elements of corporate sustainability programs. Develop and evaluate metrics and tactics for tracking and achieving energy, G...

Promoted
Gilder Search Group
Williamsburg, Virginia

We are looking for a highly motivated, energetic expert who can go out and convey our story and relay the way in which our “free” service benefits meetings sponsors by increasing attendance, donations, and votes. Vice President, Business Development to join our team and spearhead the market within y...

Capital Public Radio
Arlington, Virginia

Through broadcast, digital and community services, the organization offers compelling, diverse programming on five television channels, including primary channel WETA PBS, and on WETA Classical, the exclusive home for classical music in the nation’s capital; produces a portfolio of national televisi...

Commonwealth of Virginia
Richmond, Virginia

Key tasks may include: case-finding, evaluation and abstraction of source documentation, case report form completion, database use and management (including our institutional CTMS), data abstraction and organization for presentation/publications. Responsible for all aspects of candidate enrollment a...

Virginia Home Care Services
Oakton, Virginia

Virginia Home Care Services is looking for CNA's, HHA's, and PCA'S in the Northern Virginia area to provide in-home, non- skilled care assistance to seniors in the comfort of their own home. Your career is in YOUR hands, come be a part of our growing and rewarding team!. Your duties will include per...

Catholic Diocese of Richmond
Richmond, Virginia

Francis of Assisi in Rocky Mount Virginia and St Joseph in Martinsville seeks a part-time (32 hours per week total. St Francis and 20 hours at St Joseph) with benefits Bookkeeper/Payroll Manager who under the guidance of the pastor and finance councils is to keep/maintain the financial records of th...