Executive Vice President of Advancement

GBFB Overview

Through the compassion and commitment of our supporters, staff, partners and , The Greater Boston Food Bank (GBFB) takes a bold, innovative and multi-pronged approach to achieve our mission to end hunger here. GBFB is the largest hunger-relief organization in New England and among the largest food banks in the country. We are committed to increasing our food distribution to provide three meals a day to every in Eastern Massachusetts while supporting healthy lives and healthy communities. Our progress toward this goal is documented by town on our .

The Greater Boston Food Bank is a member of Feeding America, the nation's largest hunger-relief organization.

Through compassion and action, together we can create a hunger free Eastern Massachusetts.

GBFB Team Members will support the Mission to End Hunger Here. They will live our Team Member Values of Team Member Wellbeing, Teamwork, Diversity Equity and Inclusion, Respect, Trust and Our Eastern Massachusetts Community.

GBFB Core Competencies

GBFB Core Competencies summarize the capabilities that are important across all jobs and that we believe collectively contribute to GBFB's overall success. We believe they support our mission and our values. At the same time, the expected behaviors as they relate to Core Competencies may vary according to the specific job duties, requirements, and level within the organization. Core Competences are usually interpersonal and strategic and are at the heart of how we do our work.

The GBFB Competency Framework focuses on six Core Competencies:

• Contributes to a High Performing Team
• Builds a Shared Commitment
• Empowers Others
• Drives Continual Improvement
• Communicates Collaboratively
• Displays Authenticity and Transparency

Affirmative Action/EEO statement

GBFB provides equal employment opportunities to all Team Members and applicants for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, handicap, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training.

No Team Member or applicant will be subjected to harassment, intimidation, threats, coercion or discrimination because they have engaged in or may engage in any of the following: (1) filing a complaint of employment discrimination; (2) assisting or participating in an investigation, compliance review, hearing, or any other activity related to the administration of any federal, state or local law requiring equal opportunity; (3) opposing any act or practice made unlawful by any federal, state or local law requiring equal opportunity; or (4) exercising any other right protected by any federal, state or local law requiring equal opportunity.

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

GBFB is considered an essential response organization in times of disaster. As such, Team Members are expected to report to GBFB locations as required, after securing the safety of their families, and may be asked to perform duties that are critical (but outside of their regularly assigned duties) in times of disaster.

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports to: President/Chief Executive Officer

Position Mission: Advance the organization by positioning the brand to drive awareness which results in resources for the Greater Boston Food Bank. This includes (1) raising donated revenue to support the annual KPI ; (2) increasing awareness and brand position, and (3) drive the internal and external communications, public relations and public affairs. e.

Overview:

The Executive Vice President of Advancement (EVPA) is responsible for delivering the fundraising revenue, awareness, and internal and external communications/public relations and public affairs to advance the mission of the organization to End Hunger Here. This is done by engaging external constituents to donate financial support or in-kind services for the organization. This includes achieving key performance indicators (KPI's) and annual goals for Development, Marketing, and Communications/Public Affairs. The EVPA works with the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), members of the Senior Leadership Team, Board of Directors, Board of Advisors and Emeriti Board to achieve the annual advancement goals while maintaining standards of excellence and compliance.

Specific Objectives for this Position

1. Lead the organization in executing the strategy to generate annual fundraising revenue Create and execute an Annual Fund as well as special campaigns. This includes outreach for individual donors, event donors, foundations and corporations.
2. Lead a data-driven marketing strategy, including direct mail, digital ads, web and social media to solicit new and sustaining donations. Ensure a robust process to move donors to increasingly larger and more frequent donations and collaboration with development.
3. Lead the strategy to drive awareness. Oversee efforts to increase public awareness, internal and external communications, public relations, and public affairs.
   

1. Develop solid relationships with top business executives and community members. Foster relationships with individual and institutional donors including members of the Board of Directors, Board of Advisors and other GBFB stakeholders.
2. Participate as a member of the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) with focus on growing the organization's fundraising revenue by positioning the brand to drive awareness. Lead, inspire, coach, and develop the Advancement team to deliver strong results.
3. Lead, inspire, coach, and develop the members of the Advancement Team to deliver strong results.
4. Continually search out new donors to add to the existing portfolio of each donor sector.
5. Ensure all standards, protocols and requirements are current and governed according to non-profit standards, accounting standards and best practices in food banking.
6. Guide the development and implementation of strategies and plans for cultivation, solicitation and stewardship including appropriate recognition.
7. Oversight of the three department budgets: development, communications, marketing.
8. Provide staff leadership and support for the Board Advancement Committee.
9. Represent The Greater Boston Food Bank at public forums, events, and meetings.
10. All other duties as assigned by the President and CEO.

Selection Criteria:

• Proven track record of having successfully driven fundraising, marketing, and communication/public affairs initiatives in rapidly growing, changing environments. Stays current with trends and tools in the fundraising, marketing and communications field.
• Functioned successfully as an accomplished business partner and inspirational leader in a dynamic organization.
• Possesses track record of translating strategy into results. Builds effective processes for sustained execution.
• Demonstrated leadership and expertise in overseeing and inspiring a large team.
• Embraces long-term view by building a shared vision with others.
• A well-organized and self-directed individual who is a team player.
• Approachable and is comfortable working at all levels of the organization.
• Broad business and financial understanding with the ability to look at business decisions from both a financial and human capital perspective.
• Capable of working with large budgets, revenue and cost projections and metrics.
• Able to make data-driven decisions.
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing requirements, dictated by the needs of the organization.

Requirements and Competencies

Competencies:

1. Strategic Thinker - able to look at the big picture and think ahead

2. Critical Thinker - strong cognitive skills; able to work through complex issues

3. Dynamic - able to lead and inspire others

4. Persuasive - able to influence others

5. Results oriented - able to set goals and achieve or exceed planned and desired outcomes

6. Collaborator - ability to work as well as a team player at all levels

7. Fiscally responsible - ability to manage budget and maximize allocation of resources

8. Technological and digital competencies - demonstrated skills in Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint and SalesForce, social media platforms.

9. Responsive - anticipates needs and responds to requests in a timely manner

10. Determined - overcomes obstacles and doesn't take no for an answer

11. Customer focused - goes above and beyond for internal and external customers

12. Organized - able to multi-task and run large projects simultaneously

Requirements/Qualifications:

1. 10 years of experience in advancing and growing development and fundraising outcomes in excess of $50 million for a prominent non-profit

2. College degree required; Master's Degree preferred

3. Proven ability to work within an organization emphasizing teamwork and excellence

4. Demonstrated skills in management, leadership, and communication to a variety of audiences

6. Sensitivity, tact, diplomacy, and the ability to honor confidentiality

7. Proven ability to handle multiple and varied tasks, as well as plan

8. Proven ability to evaluate programs and projects

9. Ability and willingness to travel

Mission driven with demonstrated integrity and ethical standards.