Executive Director (Development Services)
Work Location:
Remote - USASchedule:
Full timeTo advance the purpose of InterVarsity, the Executive Director, Development Services will lead the Development Services Teams providing resources, solutions, information, analysis, systems and tools that serve ministry partners, alumni, Field staff, and Development’s Annual and Strategic Giving Teams. The Executive Director will build alignment through clear procedures, processes, and policies within Development. The role will partner extensively with other EVP lines to grow InterVarsity’s philanthropic efforts.MAJOR RESPONSIBLITIES
Spiritual Growth:
Be a maturing disciple of Jesus Christ: growing in love for God, God's Word, God's people of every ethnicity and culture, and God's purposes in the world
Be a lifelong learner who prizes the discipleship of the mind, particularly in the area of generosity, staying current on issues of fund development, business practices within ministry, and project leadership
Leadership:
Serve the entire movement with wisdom as “leader of the whole” on the National Leadership Team (NLT). Help grow development understanding among NLT members
Serve as a member of the Development Leadership Team (DLT) and the Senior DLT (SDLT)
Prioritize, coordinate, and implement Strategic Plan, annual plan and Development projects in support of the whole Development organization.
Ensure the alignment of the Development Leadership Team with the EVP/CDO, creating agendas, defining objectives, and disseminating internal communications
Manage effective cross functional teams, projects, and change processes that meaningfully contribute to InterVarsity’s values, purposes and grow organizational revenue
Lead all members of the Development Services Team. Ensure annual goals are set and performance reviews are given. Provide feedback and coaching to enhance performance and develop leaders
Resource and partner with the VP of Strategic Giving and VP of Annual Giving to ensure annual goals are accomplished
Create, implement and improve processes across Development that will strengthen donor experience and increase operational efficiency, consistent with an integrated development strategy
Work collaboratively with International Fellowship of Evangelical Students/USA, Inter-Varsity Canada, and IFES Oxford to service donors as needed
Identify and address emerging risks and adapt to changing trends, environments, and circumstances
Perform other duties assigned by the EVP/CDO
Act as Chief of Staff for CDO:
Lead Development Team’s annual budget process in partnership with the EVP/CDO to ensure budgets are prepared on time and meet stated objectives
Represent the EVP, Development on special projects, tasks, and communications
Monitor Development Team’s expenses and income on behalf of the EVP/CDO
Lead long term and annual planning processes for Development as a whole
Create annual reports for Development as a whole
Provide internal Development education for other EVP lines as needed
Development Operations:
Optimize donation websites. Work with external vendors, InterVarsity’s Product Owner of IV donation websites, the Technology Team, Ministry Intelligence, Donor Services Team, and the DLT to ensure an excellent experience for donors and staff that drives increasing revenue
Serve as the Development leader in strategic partnership and cross organizational planning with the Finance, Technology, Project Management, Human Resources, Field, President’s Office, and Communications teams
Grow the Development Team’s use of project management, aligning Development’s project management processes to the organizational wide best practices
Ensure all donors are receipted and/or acknowledged at least annually
Ensure donations are credited to the right accounts accurately, according to donor intent
Ensure InterVarsity’s donors are thanked in partnership with other Development Teams
Increase donor pipeline through portfolio reviews and donor research
Provide Salesforce data analysis, reports and dashboards and ongoing Salesforce adaptation
Provide Salesforce training for Development teams as needed
Technical Leadership:
Represent and provide leadership for Development in software system evaluations, implementations and upgrades
Sunsetting of Salesforce Non-Profit Starter Pack
WeGive donate site implementation
Other implementations as needed
Supervision:
Provide supervision, development, and pastoral care to the Development Services staff
Recruit, hire, train, and develop qualified staff as necessary
Ongoing succession planning for different Development Services Teams
Collaboration:
As a member of the NLT, identify and implement strategic opportunities to enhance how Development can support the ministry through strategic partnerships, excellent customer service and proactive value adding activities
Build and strengthen bridges between Development and the wider organization
Advocate and grow the Development Team’s value and application of integrated development
As an NSC senior leader, partner with other leaders to steward NSC culture and care for NSC staff
Administration:
Evaluate Development structures, goals, and performance measures for continual improvement
Serve as Development point person on risk management, privacy issues, and legal issues
Manage Development Services annual budgets and expenses
Ensure InterVarsity’s development activities are compliant with IVCF policies, external laws, and ECFA guidelines
Own, maintain and ensure adherence to Gift Acceptance Policy by leading Gift Acceptance Committee
Ensure adherence to campaign counting commitments
Ministry Partnership Development:
Develop a support team for prayer and financial support through visits, phone calls, and regular prayer letters
Raise an agreed-upon amount of financial support
QUALIFICATIONS
Annually affirm InterVarsity’s Statement of Agreement
Bachelor’s degree required, 10 years of Senior Leadership experience is required
Experience with InterVarsity as a student or a staff member preferred
Working knowledge of software applications or willingness to learn (Salesforce, Microsoft Suite of Products, Wrike etc.)
Demonstrated effective managerial and administrative leadership of operations
Demonstrated innovative approach to problem resolution
Strong oral and written communications skills
Ability to function independently and lead multiple, simultaneous projects
Ability to articulate ideas and to think critically about revenue and analytics
Strong organization and time management skills
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and lead cross-functional project teams
Ability to work well as part of a diverse team
A self-starter with the ability to work independently
Ability to travel as needed and negotiated
Benefits:
We offer a competitive benefits package, including health care and retirement savings with a match. Eligibility is based on employee type and hours worked. Benefits include the following:
403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
403(b) matching contributions
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discounts
Flexible work schedule
Flexible spending accounts
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Vision insurance
Equal Employment Opportunity:
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA is both an equal opportunity employer and a faith-based religious organization. We conduct hiring without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, marital status, parental status, membership in any labor organization, political ideology, or disability of an otherwise qualified individual. The status of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA as an equal opportunity employer does not prevent the organization from hiring staff based on their religious beliefs so that all staff share the same religious commitment. Pursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 702 (42 U.S.C. 2000e 1(a)) InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA has the right to, and does, hire only candidates who agree with InterVarsity’s Statement of Agreement: Purpose and Doctrinal Basis because InterVarsity believes that each and every staff plays a vital role in advancing InterVarsity’s mission and purposes.
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