Position description
Humane World for Animals, a global leader in animal advocacy and protection, is seeking a Vice President of Business Development and Corporate Relations to develop and implement fundraising strategies, policies, and procedures to grow corporate and institutional revenue. They will direct, support, and enable the Foundation, Workplace Giving and Business Development staff to develop clear strategies and readiness to achieve successful solicitations.
Responsibilities:
- Develops and directs the overall strategy of the Business Development department ensuring that the strategy aligns with the organization’s mission and strategic priorities. Manages the department to ensure that staff achieve their revenue and professional goals, including providing staff with guidance and advice, training, performance management, leadership development, and career development. Identifies and develops potential successors;
- Leads initiatives to engage and cultivate revenue-generating corporate and foundation partnerships, advance the organization’s mission, and expand the reach of the brand and messaging – this includes cause-related marketing, trademark licensing, in-kind gifts, program sponsorships, grant seeking, and employee and customer engagement;
- Ensures brand consistency in corporate communications and coordinates with staff and stakeholders on effective corporate policy enterprise wide. Reviews and approves uses of the organization’s trademark in commercial-partner contexts;
- Keeps abreast of trends relevant to the department’s operations and strategies and integrates appropriate measures to implement changes/innovations. Identifies and evaluates new corporate relationship models;
- Track and monitor the team’s performance. Develop, prepare, and monitor monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to track and document team performance;
- Engages in cross-departmental planning projects and meetings. Resolves complex problems for the department and implements solutions that require cross-departmental coordination;
- Champion philosophical norms and culture across the region;
- Performs other duties or responsibilities, as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Nonprofit Operations, or another related field, or equivalent work experience, required. Master's degree preferred;
- A minimum of fifteen (15) years of experience in corporate engagement, business development, or nonprofit operations required;
- Management experience in a related field, which has included management and leadership responsibilities for staff, strategy development and execution, and fiscal and budget accountabilities, preferably in the animal welfare arena required;
- Leadership ability in work setting. Flexible, willing to learn, and anticipates the needs of self and staff;
- Ability to set a positive tone for employees during their day;
- Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with frequent deadlines; high energy, self-motivated and proactive;
- Ability to manage issues requiring problem resolution and conflict management with excellent interpersonal and intervention skills;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- High level of confidence, integrity, interpersonal skills, and a professional executive presence for effectively interacting with and influencing others;
- Knowledge of business operations, including effective budget development and management processes;
- Attention to detail and commitment to excellence, demonstrated by the delivery of quality and timely outcomes;
- Willing and able to travel;
- Knowledge of CRM software preferred;
- Strong interest in animal protection issues preferred.
Application instructions
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