Vice President of Special Events & Partnerships - FL Remote
Childrens Home Society of Florida, Orlando, Florida, us, 32885
Vice President of Special Events & Partnerships - FL Remote
Since opening our doors in 1902, CHS became a part of Florida's history.
CHS has been committed to growing and evolving to provide the right services and solutions to address the needs of children and families throughout the changing times. Every day, our team works with parents and kids to empower them and encourage them. With innovative technology solutions and a dedicated, experienced team throughout the state, we’re changing the face of foster care and positively impacting children and families’ lives for generations to come.
Join our team to continue to do good and create history serving Florida's children and families!
The
Vice President of Special Events & Partnerships
is accountable for creating and implementing special event and fundraising strategies that support the advancement of CHS strategic objectives and priorities, enabling ambitious fundraising growth for CHS. This involves consulting and collaborating with the Managing Directors of Area Development and their teams, as well as with the Development and External Affairs teams to execute strategies to maintain, grow and diversify fundraising events and initiatives, while supporting the use of best practices, benchmarks and key performance indicators to measure and sustain momentum. Overall, the
Vice President of Special Events & Partnerships
contributes to the CHS high performance culture by exhibiting our values and providing quality results that position CHS as the leader in delivering proactive behavioral health, case management, community and early childhood solutions for children and families.
Make an impact in your community and become a part of Florida's
history
!
Growth and professional development opportunities
1.
Create and implement initiatives to maintain, grow and diversify fundraising, while executing a business strategy to implement best practices and standards that will deliver transformative financial impact in advancing the CHS mission.
Special Event Consultation, Coordination & New Revenue Growth Strategies (75%)
Develop and implement a multi-year comprehensive plan for fundraising events in partnership with Senior Vice President of Development, ensuring alignment with CHS fundraising goals.
Serve as a key member of the Development Leadership Team, collaborating on development strategy, planning and budgeting, as well as in driving year-over-year revenue growth.
Participate in visioning for development initiatives, revenue diversification and philanthropic growth.
Provide consulting services to train, coach and mentor the Managing Directors of Area Development and their teams, on best practices in the special event space, as well as ensure they are following best practices, staying on benchmarks and focused on key performance indicators.
Support the Managing Directors in new revenue growth strategy creation and implementation (e.g., youth engagement).
Serve as decision maker on event contract approvals, event theme changes, event scripting (in consultation with the Communications Team) and elevate any disagreements to the Senior Vice President of Development; collaborate in finding resolution.
Use research and data to create and execute opportunities that position CHS ahead of major funding changes or trends.
Assist in the review and selection of fundraising software in partnership with the IT Team.
Regional Collaborations & Partnerships (15%)
Lead regional Development teams in creating partnerships that help grow opportunities beyond event sponsorships.
Serve as the lead for statewide partnership opportunities outside of corporations and that don’t align with regional relationships (e.g., retirement organizations, outside Florida foundations and others, such as the Florida Association of Post Secondary Schools, etc.)
Collaborate with regional Development teams to build and execute opportunities that result in desired revenue outcomes.
Provide expertise, ongoing guidance, and support to regional collaborators, including the Regional Managing Directors and the Vice President of Corporate Partnerships, to build and implement the best account strategy for corporate partners and CHS.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders (e.g., Operations, Communications) to develop collateral that maximizes CHS impact and visibility.
Drive and model the “One CHS” mindset in regard to best-in-class partnerships and solicitation techniques.
Program Administration & Reporting (10%)
Collaborate with the Finance Team to coordinate administration, management and stewardship of partner giving.
Maintain compliance with CHS policies and practices regarding risk management, donation processing and financial controls.
Work closely with the Data Team to track/record gifts and donor records in the CRM system; use the CRM to document activities within 2 business days, staying current with changes while following moves management policy and practices.
Create, manage, and track ROI metrics for special events working towards an overall 3:1 ratio or better.
Steward and prepare regular reports of impact and forecasts to internal and external stakeholders using key metrics.
2.
Contribute to a positive, engaging work environment.
Develop a strong knowledge base and stay current on job-related issues and trends.
Participate actively in departmental meetings, training, and education, as well as the quality process.
Comply with CHS’s code of conduct, policies, procedures, and other obligations.
Assist with training other team members and providing back up when necessary.
Pick up projects on the fly; perform other duties as assigned from time to time.
Demonstrate the CHS Common Bond values in the performance of all job duties.
Job Qualifications
Education, Licenses & Certifications:
Required
– Bachelor’s in Business Administration, Marketing, Public Relations, Sales, or related degree from accredited university
Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Experience:
Required
– Ten plus years of experience in Development. Experience developing, maintaining and managing relationships with business executives.
Required
– Demonstrated success in closing donors and achieving financial goals in excess of $1 million
Preferred
– Experience developing and managing large-scale initiatives, special events and relationships.
Preferred
– Experience in the use of fundraising software and tools.
Knowledge/Awareness of:
Community resources and networks to enhance client experiences and results. Corporate relations and donor cultivation principles, practices and performance standards. Special events planning and management.
Skills/Ability to Demonstrate CHS Core Behaviors:
Accountability.
Take action to achieve desired outcomes and deliver results against stated goals; ensuring CHS strategy is responsive to client and community needs, , stewards CHS resources appropriately and adds value by creating competitive advantage for the organization.
Business Acumen.
Possess a high level of business skills, including those related to compliance, finance, human resource, and public relations.
Change Leadership.
Have courage to take risks on people and ideas, driving new approaches to improve results by transforming culture, systems or services and helping others overcome resistance to change so that CHS objectives are achieved.
Coalition Building.
Catalyze commitment across all CHS partners (including funders, providers, local, state and federal entities, etc.) to transform life trajectories and community outcomes.
Communication.
Presents ideas effectively and persuasively (orally and in writing) to individuals and groups in formal and informal settings.
Compliance & Risk Management.
Understands the applicable regulations and laws that impact the business, developing and implementing effective policies and procedures for identifying, auditing and managing compliance and minimizing risk.
Curiosity.
Exhibit a willingness to explore/reframe problems as opportunities, using good judgement to solve practical problems, while engaging in proactive and reflective decision-making.
Personal Leadership.
Exhibit a professional presence, demonstrating self awareness, caring, compassion and empathy, as well as strong interpersonal and communication skills, demonstrating unwavering
Respect ,
Integrity
and
Dedication to the CHS Mission .
Philanthropy and Fundraising Acumen.
Possess deep understanding of philanthropic strategy and revenue diversification, donor psychology, fundraising ethics and governance, comprehending complex philanthropy issues and developing strategies to drive appropriate outcomes.
Relationship Building & Inclusion.
Engage actively with others to forge positive, advantageous, transformational partnerships with people of different backgrounds, abilities, and perceptions, increasing diversity and promoting a sense of belonging across cultural and other groups.
Strategic Foresight . Be proactive in identifying key issues and relationships relevant to achieving a long-range goal or vision.
Team & Organization Building.
Use a flexible interpersonal style to systematically build, motivate and guide individual, team and organizational capability, instilling a culture focused on talent development and engagement.
Vision & Purpose.
Confront the complex realities of Florida’s communities and create breakthrough results using data-driven approaches.
The incumbent will work a standard scheduled week, which may include weekends, holidays and evenings. The ability to work flexible hours is required to meet business needs. If working remotely, incumbent will be required to be available by telephone and email during specified hours. Travel will be on an as-needed basis to conduct business-related activities; may be required to work at a CHS location, when necessary.
Together, good can be done
All applicants are subject to background screening through the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA). For more information, visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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CHS has been committed to growing and evolving to provide the right services and solutions to address the needs of children and families throughout the changing times. Every day, our team works with parents and kids to empower them and encourage them. With innovative technology solutions and a dedicated, experienced team throughout the state, we’re changing the face of foster care and positively impacting children and families’ lives for generations to come.
Join our team to continue to do good and create history serving Florida's children and families!
The
Vice President of Special Events & Partnerships
is accountable for creating and implementing special event and fundraising strategies that support the advancement of CHS strategic objectives and priorities, enabling ambitious fundraising growth for CHS. This involves consulting and collaborating with the Managing Directors of Area Development and their teams, as well as with the Development and External Affairs teams to execute strategies to maintain, grow and diversify fundraising events and initiatives, while supporting the use of best practices, benchmarks and key performance indicators to measure and sustain momentum. Overall, the
Vice President of Special Events & Partnerships
contributes to the CHS high performance culture by exhibiting our values and providing quality results that position CHS as the leader in delivering proactive behavioral health, case management, community and early childhood solutions for children and families.
Make an impact in your community and become a part of Florida's
history
!
Growth and professional development opportunities
1.
Create and implement initiatives to maintain, grow and diversify fundraising, while executing a business strategy to implement best practices and standards that will deliver transformative financial impact in advancing the CHS mission.
Special Event Consultation, Coordination & New Revenue Growth Strategies (75%)
Develop and implement a multi-year comprehensive plan for fundraising events in partnership with Senior Vice President of Development, ensuring alignment with CHS fundraising goals.
Serve as a key member of the Development Leadership Team, collaborating on development strategy, planning and budgeting, as well as in driving year-over-year revenue growth.
Participate in visioning for development initiatives, revenue diversification and philanthropic growth.
Provide consulting services to train, coach and mentor the Managing Directors of Area Development and their teams, on best practices in the special event space, as well as ensure they are following best practices, staying on benchmarks and focused on key performance indicators.
Support the Managing Directors in new revenue growth strategy creation and implementation (e.g., youth engagement).
Serve as decision maker on event contract approvals, event theme changes, event scripting (in consultation with the Communications Team) and elevate any disagreements to the Senior Vice President of Development; collaborate in finding resolution.
Use research and data to create and execute opportunities that position CHS ahead of major funding changes or trends.
Assist in the review and selection of fundraising software in partnership with the IT Team.
Regional Collaborations & Partnerships (15%)
Lead regional Development teams in creating partnerships that help grow opportunities beyond event sponsorships.
Serve as the lead for statewide partnership opportunities outside of corporations and that don’t align with regional relationships (e.g., retirement organizations, outside Florida foundations and others, such as the Florida Association of Post Secondary Schools, etc.)
Collaborate with regional Development teams to build and execute opportunities that result in desired revenue outcomes.
Provide expertise, ongoing guidance, and support to regional collaborators, including the Regional Managing Directors and the Vice President of Corporate Partnerships, to build and implement the best account strategy for corporate partners and CHS.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders (e.g., Operations, Communications) to develop collateral that maximizes CHS impact and visibility.
Drive and model the “One CHS” mindset in regard to best-in-class partnerships and solicitation techniques.
Program Administration & Reporting (10%)
Collaborate with the Finance Team to coordinate administration, management and stewardship of partner giving.
Maintain compliance with CHS policies and practices regarding risk management, donation processing and financial controls.
Work closely with the Data Team to track/record gifts and donor records in the CRM system; use the CRM to document activities within 2 business days, staying current with changes while following moves management policy and practices.
Create, manage, and track ROI metrics for special events working towards an overall 3:1 ratio or better.
Steward and prepare regular reports of impact and forecasts to internal and external stakeholders using key metrics.
2.
Contribute to a positive, engaging work environment.
Develop a strong knowledge base and stay current on job-related issues and trends.
Participate actively in departmental meetings, training, and education, as well as the quality process.
Comply with CHS’s code of conduct, policies, procedures, and other obligations.
Assist with training other team members and providing back up when necessary.
Pick up projects on the fly; perform other duties as assigned from time to time.
Demonstrate the CHS Common Bond values in the performance of all job duties.
Job Qualifications
Education, Licenses & Certifications:
Required
– Bachelor’s in Business Administration, Marketing, Public Relations, Sales, or related degree from accredited university
Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Experience:
Required
– Ten plus years of experience in Development. Experience developing, maintaining and managing relationships with business executives.
Required
– Demonstrated success in closing donors and achieving financial goals in excess of $1 million
Preferred
– Experience developing and managing large-scale initiatives, special events and relationships.
Preferred
– Experience in the use of fundraising software and tools.
Knowledge/Awareness of:
Community resources and networks to enhance client experiences and results. Corporate relations and donor cultivation principles, practices and performance standards. Special events planning and management.
Skills/Ability to Demonstrate CHS Core Behaviors:
Accountability.
Take action to achieve desired outcomes and deliver results against stated goals; ensuring CHS strategy is responsive to client and community needs, , stewards CHS resources appropriately and adds value by creating competitive advantage for the organization.
Business Acumen.
Possess a high level of business skills, including those related to compliance, finance, human resource, and public relations.
Change Leadership.
Have courage to take risks on people and ideas, driving new approaches to improve results by transforming culture, systems or services and helping others overcome resistance to change so that CHS objectives are achieved.
Coalition Building.
Catalyze commitment across all CHS partners (including funders, providers, local, state and federal entities, etc.) to transform life trajectories and community outcomes.
Communication.
Presents ideas effectively and persuasively (orally and in writing) to individuals and groups in formal and informal settings.
Compliance & Risk Management.
Understands the applicable regulations and laws that impact the business, developing and implementing effective policies and procedures for identifying, auditing and managing compliance and minimizing risk.
Curiosity.
Exhibit a willingness to explore/reframe problems as opportunities, using good judgement to solve practical problems, while engaging in proactive and reflective decision-making.
Personal Leadership.
Exhibit a professional presence, demonstrating self awareness, caring, compassion and empathy, as well as strong interpersonal and communication skills, demonstrating unwavering
Respect ,
Integrity
and
Dedication to the CHS Mission .
Philanthropy and Fundraising Acumen.
Possess deep understanding of philanthropic strategy and revenue diversification, donor psychology, fundraising ethics and governance, comprehending complex philanthropy issues and developing strategies to drive appropriate outcomes.
Relationship Building & Inclusion.
Engage actively with others to forge positive, advantageous, transformational partnerships with people of different backgrounds, abilities, and perceptions, increasing diversity and promoting a sense of belonging across cultural and other groups.
Strategic Foresight . Be proactive in identifying key issues and relationships relevant to achieving a long-range goal or vision.
Team & Organization Building.
Use a flexible interpersonal style to systematically build, motivate and guide individual, team and organizational capability, instilling a culture focused on talent development and engagement.
Vision & Purpose.
Confront the complex realities of Florida’s communities and create breakthrough results using data-driven approaches.
The incumbent will work a standard scheduled week, which may include weekends, holidays and evenings. The ability to work flexible hours is required to meet business needs. If working remotely, incumbent will be required to be available by telephone and email during specified hours. Travel will be on an as-needed basis to conduct business-related activities; may be required to work at a CHS location, when necessary.
Together, good can be done
All applicants are subject to background screening through the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA). For more information, visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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