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Who we are:UMFS is a nonprofit organization that provides a comprehensive array of programs to support children, teens, and parents as they work to overcome challenges. We equip families with tools for success so they can achieve their goals. As a national leader in helping young people and families, we also proactively identify unmet social services needs and develop the necessary partnerships to address those needs.
What we do:
UMFS is not just for kids. We are champions for children, teens, families and communities. Our guiding philosophy is to always do whatever it takes to help children and teens successfully overcome the toughest odds and create bright futures for them. We assist the child or teen by empowering the entire family to become stable, self-sufficient and caring members of their communities.
What we are looking for:
The Vice President of Development will inspire, guide, integrate and enhance strategic fundraising and volunteer engagement strategies to benefit the mission of UMFS. This position will serve as a member of the Senior Leadership Team and supervise a team of five fundraising and volunteer staff. Responsible for building broad-based fundraising strategies that emphasize donor retention and high-quality relationship management of individuals, corporations, foundations, and community partnerships. Funding is sought through major and planned giving, annual giving, and capital appeals.
What you will need:
Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university with a minimum of seven years successful experience in a combination of marketing and fund development with a minimum of three years supervisory experience.
Why Work at UMFS? UMFS has been an unwavering champion for children, teens, and families for more than 120 years. Our main campus is in Richmond, Va., and we offer nearly 20 programs at nine locations throughout Virginia. Work-life balance is critical to the health and well-being of our employees, which is why we offer generous paid leave, 12 paid holidays, flexible workspaces , and comprehensive health benefits options that include an Employee Assistance Program, vision, and optional dental. We also offer pet insurance. UMFS employees are eligible for a 401(k) that UMFS matches up to 6 percent. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is at the forefront of all we do at UMFS, and we maintain a culture of acceptance in which crucial conversations are encouraged. UMFS doesn’t exclude anyone on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, religion, or economic background. #ZR Equal Opportunity Employer Drug Free Workplace