Vice President of Development and Mission Advancement

Job Title: Vice President of Development and Mission Advancement

Position Summary: The Vice President of Development and Mission Advancement for New View Alliance (NVA) will lead a centralized and comprehensive Development Department to support NVA, New Directions, and Gateway-Longview

Department: Development and Mission Advancement

Agency: New View Alliance is the parent company of Gateway-Longview, Inc. and New Directions Youth & Family Services, Inc. providing both agencies with strategic planning, advocacy, and shared administrative support for Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Corporate Integrity, Performance Improvement, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

NVA is an equal-opportunity employer committed to championing the principles of anti-racism, justice, and equity. We welcome prospective employees from diverse cultures and backgrounds who will uphold our values and contribute to our mission. We aim to have a leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve.

Benefits: Flexible working options; generous paid time off; up to 14 paid holidays per year; medical dental and vision coverage available; life insurance; 403b with employer matching; health savings account; wellness programs with healthy lifestyle incentives and employee assistance programs.

Location:The office location is flexible to our Williamsville, Lockport, or Randolph campuses.

Services are provided at all locations and around WNY (must be willing to travel).

Compensation: $90,000-$114,000 per year

Position Specific Duties/Responsibilities:

• Lead NVA's development and marketing strategies across multiple service regions.
• Oversee grant management and use of restricted funds.
• Facilitate employee and Board engagement activities through fundraising, friend-raising, and volunteer activities.
• Direct the operations of the Foundation Department, ensuring compliance with policies, Foundation Bylaws, and NYS regulations and laws.
• Coordinate Foundation Board meetings, creating the agenda and maintaining minutes
• Supervise department staff, including ensuring a clear division of duties.
• Keep internal and external stakeholders informed of development and agency achievements through engaging platforms such as newsletters and social media.
• Support employee recruitment strategies and program marketing initiatives
• Manage and update the affiliation's website and all social networking sites to maximize outreach.
• Actively support program initiatives and attend program meetings and celebrations to promote NVA visibility at all locations

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Communications, Development, Public Relations, or Marketing, along with a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience
• Exceptional ability to engage, motivate, and inspire others
• Demonstrate optimism and skill in fostering synergy throughout affiliation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking
• Experience in grant writing, donor relations, and marketing.
• Knowledge of graphic design and website development
• Familiarity with fundraising platforms

We want to emphasize that the preferred qualifications are not required and that we are committed to helping our future colleagues develop these preferred skills. We strongly encourage those who are passionate about fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable human service organization to apply.