Vice President for Development

Organizational Overview

The Partnership for Public Service is a dynamic nonpartisan nonprofit organization that works to revitalize the federal government by inspiring a new generation of Americans into federal service and by transforming the way government works.  Through its unique combination of cutting-edge research, innovative legislative initiatives, campus-based outreach programs and pro bono consulting, the Partnership is at the center of the effort to attract, retain and empower America’s best workers so that our government has the talent it needs to meet the challenges of the 21st century.  To those ends, the Partnership engages in the following activities:

• Raises awareness and helps improve public attitudes about government service
• Promotes government service through outreach to college campuses and jobseekers
• Provides hands-on assistance to federal agencies to improve their operations. The Partnership’s Private Sector Council (PSC) connects experts from Fortune 500 corporations with federal leaders to confront government’s key management challenges on an operational level
• Advocates for needed legislative and regulatory reforms to strengthen the civil service
• Generates thought-provoking research on, and effective responses to, the workforce challenges facing the federal government

The Partnership’s goal is to build a sustainable financial base through corporate and foundation support, government grants, special events and major gifts.  In the short time since it has been founded (early 2001), the Partnership has launched several initiatives and programs that will serve as the building blocks for innovative partnerships with a broad range of corporate interests.  The Vice President for Development reports directly to the President and Chief Executive Officer, and is supported by a full-time Deputy Director, and Program Associate. Staff members from other programmatic areas of the organization are also involved in the development process, especially at the senior management level.

Function and Responsibilities

As a member of the senior management team, the Partnership’s chief fundraising executive will network, build and maintain successful relationships with members of the organization’s Board of Governors, corporations, foundations, and prospective donors across the county.  The VP of Development will help the Partnership establish and achieve its annual fundraising goals by working with the CEO and other staff and board members, as appropriate, to solicit and secure gifts and other support from a range of sources and activities identified in the organization’s development plan.  In addition, the VP of Development will be responsible for shaping and coordinating corporate sponsorships, including the design and execution of marketing strategies to existing and potential corporate partners.

The Vice President for Development and his/her team will be expected to:

• Oversee solicitation efforts in connection with two major fundraising events each year – an annual NY gala and the DC-based Leadership Awards Dinner of the Private Sector Council
• Develop fundraising plans to engage new funding sources, with special emphasis on obtaining major gifts and grants
• Steward existing funders and other supporters
• Set goals, objectives, budgets, metrics and operational and strategic plans related to various development projects
• Research and develop proposals, presentations, and other collateral and marketing materials necessary to solicit funds
• Work to secure sponsorships/funding for programmatic projects across the organization

Ideal Experience

The ideal candidate should have the following experience and qualifications:

• Proven track record of revenue generation or successful fundraising is essential
• Sophisticated interpersonal skills
• Excellent written, oral and presentation communication skills
• Candidates with existing networks of business and other professional contacts that might directly support or assist the Partnership (e.g., corporate sponsors, or contacts within the foundation or government community) are strongly desired
• Minimum 10 years senior management experience in one or more of the following fields is required: development/fundraising, marketing, business development, or government funding
• Supervisory management experience
• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required, and an advanced degree is preferred
• Keen analytical and strategic planning skills; a proven ability to establish and maintain productive relationships with potential donors and institutions; and a strong commitment to public service are required
• Knowledge of Raisers Edge software is a plus
  

Personal Characteristics

The Vice President for Development will be:

• Experienced, energetic and entrepreneurial
• Creative and committed
• Able to thrive in a highly collaborative working environment
• A team player who is also self-motivated and can operate with minimal supervision
• A mentor for junior and other staff to develop professionally and increase their capacity to contribute to the work of the Partnership

Employment Application

This position has been filled. Thank you for your interest.

 

The Partnership for Public Service is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any application for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability; or on any other basis prohibited by law.

 

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