About the MHACF:  Established in 1946, the Mental Health Association of Central Florida, Inc. (MHACF) is one of the oldest nonprofits in Central Florida and is the leading community-based nonprofit dedicated to addressing the needs of those living with mental illness and promoting the overall mental health of all. This mission is supported by the Association's commitment to promote mental health as a critical part of overall wellness, including prevention services for all; early identification and intervention for those at risk; integrated care, services, and supports for those who need them; with recovery as the goal. The MHACF also understands that violence, racism, and discrimination undermine mental wellness and are significant contributors to adverse traumas. Therefore, we are committed to breaking cycles of multi-generational distress in marginalized communities and anti-racism in all that we do, pledging to work against individual racism, interpersonal racism, and institutional racism in all their forms.

Position:           Vice President of Philanthropy

FLSA Status:   Full Time

Salary:             $95,000

Location:         MHACF Administrative Offices: 605 E. Robinson Street, Ste. 450 Orlando, FL 32801

Preferred Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in business administration, Nonprofit Management, Communications, Marketing
• or a related field required. A master’s degree is preferred.
• Five (5) years of progressive experience in planning and implementing fundraising and community
• relations/brand management campaigns advancing growth in $2 million or larger organization with at least three (5) years of administrative/ management experience directing all aspects of a comprehensive Philanthropy Development Department with demonstrated success.
• Essential traits include strong oral and written communication, strong interpersonal skills and excellent
• organizational ability and knowledge of digital media integration.  Proven problem-solving ability, time management skills and supervisory experience are required.  Management experience in an entrepreneurial, collaborative culture where results depend on teamwork.

• Strong analytical skills and understanding and past use of Google Analytics a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; exceptional copywriting, proofreading and editing skills.
• Research skills needed and willingness to learn about new topics to provide communications support for various program areas
• Multi-tasking expertise and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Relationships with both local business and industry media outlets a plus.
• Social media content development experience including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Linkedin, YouTube, etc.
• Website copywriting, site editing and design experience in WordPress.
• Graphic design experience with Canva, Adobe Illustrator Pro, Shutterstock
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 applications (Sharepoint, MS Word, Excel and Powerpoint) and capable of creating visually compelling presentations
• Proficient in email marketing software such as Constant Contact or a similar program

Supervisory Responsibility:

Experience managing others including setting goals for performance and deadlines in ways that comply with the Association’s strategic plans and vision.

Organizing workflow and ensuring that team members understand their duties/delegated tasks. Monitoring employee productivity and providing constructive feedback, coaching and mentoring.

Expected Hours of Work:

Monday through Friday, with the ability to participate in weekend and after-hours events as needed.

Position Summary:

As a key member of the Senior Management Team the Vice President embraces and proactively safeguards the mission, values, vision, and culture of the organization.

The Vice President oversees all philanthropy activities, including annual appeals, special events, major and planned gifts, comprehensive and capital campaigns as well as endowment building. This position has direct responsibility for developing donor identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship programming for the organization while maintaining a personal portfolio of major donor prospects and donors. Moreover, the position provides overall management, supervision, leadership, and coordination of the operational, budgetary, and personnel requirements for all of the aforementioned areas of responsibility.

• Enthusiasm and appreciation for the value of nonprofit social service organizations and the vital role of
• philanthropy to fulfill their mission and vision.
• Experience in writing, articulating and implementing Strategic Philanthropy Plans,
• including all areas of fundraising, grants, community relations/brand marketing and special events.
• Effective presence, verbal/written communication and presentation skills necessary to interact with a variety of internal and external constituencies as well as engaging in a wide range of donors and build long-term relationships. Highly developed public and interpersonal speaking skills, including the capacity to inspire and motivate staff, donors, prospects, board members and volunteers.
• Demonstrated experience of having expanded and cultivated existing donor relationships over time,
• including "closing management" skills (i.e., researching, cultivating, soliciting, and closing major gifts). Develops and documents a robust pipeline of proposals and meets annual fundraising goals; establishes and achieves benchmarks for constructive growth; measures progress against institutional goals.
• Strong organizational and time management skills. Ability to set priorities, manage skills. Ability to set
• priorities, manage simultaneous priorities and meet deadlines. Flexible and adaptable style; a leader who can positively impact both strategic and tactical fundraising initiatives.
• Ability to work both independently without close oversight, but also a team player who will productively
• engage others at varying levels of seniority within and outside the agency.
• A professional and resourceful style; the ability to work independently and as a team player, to take
• initiative, and to manage multiple tasks and projects at a time.
• Computer literate with demonstrated knowledge of CRM systems related to developing, monitoring and
• managing all aspects of a comprehensive Philanthropy Department required. Advanced knowledge
• and experience with Microsoft Office and donor database management (particularly Donor Perfect) preferred.
  

Benefits:

• 50% of the employee monthly health insurance premium covered
• 10 days (80 hours) Paid Time Off
• Twelve Corporate Holidays

Qualified applicants may respond to this posting with a resume and cover letter to mstahlman@mhacf.org