Associate Vice President - US Development & Strategy
November 10
Description
• Title: Associate Vice President, US Development & Strategy • Location: Remote, United States • Travel: Ability to travel for donor meetings, conferences, and international program site visits 20-40%. • General Description: The AVP of US Development and Strategy will lead and manage Operation Smile’s comprehensive fundraising efforts in the United Staters, overseeing major gifts, mid-level giving, planned giving, and prospect research to meet a total annual goal of $14,460,000. • This role requires strategic leadership, hands-on management, and collaborative coordination with internal teams and external partners to fuel the organization’s mission.
Requirements
• 10-12 years of experience in fundraising, sales, or business development; global nonprofit experience strongly preferred. • Proven ability to lead high-performing teams and meet ambitious revenue targets. • Experience as a key player in a $100M+ campaign, demonstrating success both as an individual contributor and in leading, motivating, and empowering a team to achieve collective goals is a plus. • Experience managing portfolios, cultivating donor relationships, and securing 5- to 6-figure gifts. • Strong understanding of planned giving, mid-level giving, and major gift strategies. • High proficiency with CRM systems (e.g., BBCRM, Blackbaud) and Microsoft Office tools. • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage high-level donors and stakeholders. • Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills across departments and with external partners. • Ability to travel for donor meetings, conferences, and international program site visits 20-40%. • Experience working in a global environment with cultural sensitivity and adherence to international policies.
Benefits
• Meaningful Work - At Operation Smile, you will engage in meaningful work that transforms lives, providing essential medical care to children and contributing to global health and well-being. • A Brighter Future - Make saving for the future easy with Operation Smile’s 401(k) plan, featuring Safe Harbor and employer matching. • Happy and Healthy - Kick back and relax with Operation Smile's all-in-one health plans! We've got your health, pharmacy, dental, and vision needs covered for you and your loved ones. • Worry-Free Insurance - Enjoy true peace of mind with 100% paid premiums for life and AD&D insurances. • Take Your Time (Off) - Start with 15 days of paid time off in your first year plus celebrate with company-paid holidays! • Work it, Flex it - Enjoy flexible work arrangements that fit your lifestyle, with remote, on-site, and hybrid work arrangements. • Travel Minus Stress - See the world through our unique employee programs, which offer opportunities to participate in international medical trips, community outreach, and global health initiatives.
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