POSITION PROFILE - VICE PRESIDENT OF ADVANCEMENT & EXTERNAL RELATIONS
kpCompanies is partnering with the Black Collective Foundation MN (The Collective) to recruit a passionate, strategic, and experienced Vice President of Advancement & External Relations. This is a pivotal role in advancing the organization’s mission through effective fundraising and external engagement efforts, ensuring the organization’s growth and sustainability.
THE ORGANIZATION - BLACK COLLECTIVE FOUNDATION MN
The Black Collective Foundation MN believes Black-led change is genius. As the state’s first Black community foundation and a pioneer of culturally specific philanthropy nationwide, The Collective partners with individuals and institutions to boldly invest in organizations, leaders, systems, and ideas. Together, we are realizing a more just Minnesota where all Black people are holistically well, living in dignity and prosperity.
Mission
Build Black philanthropic power to strengthen the ecosystem of Black-led social, political, and economic change in Minnesota and beyond.
Vision
A community foundation that creates the conditions for a thriving ecosystem of Black-led change. Together, we can realize a Minnesota where Black people are holistically well, living in dignity and prosperity.
Values
Culture, Community Power, Collaboration, Practice, Celebration, Creativity, and Excellence
POSITION SUMMARY
The Vice President of Advancement & External Relations will lead all aspects of the Collective’s fundraising strategy, including major gifts, annual giving, sponsorships, and special events, while also driving the organization’s external relations efforts. Reporting directly to the Co-Founder & President, the VP will be integral to the organization’s leadership team, building systems and maintaining relationships that align with the Collective’s mission and vision.
This role requires a strategic thinker who can also execute initiatives, from designing and implementing fundraising systems to sharpening fundraising approaches and positioning the organization on local and national platforms for greater visibility.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Fund Development
Donor-Advised Fund Program
External Relations
Leadership & Team Management
Strategic Initiatives
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience
Personal Characteristics
EQUITY AND SALARY DISCLOSURE
We believe in practices that create real equity and pay parity regardless of background or identity. We freely discuss compensation with all qualified candidates the first time we interview them. Saving the salary discussion for the first conversation allows us to understand the needs of each candidate fully and to ensure that qualified candidates, even those who’ve historically been overlooked and/or underpaid, don’t self-select out of the processes based on salary alone, as our experience and research suggest. In addition to those who opt out because they fear the salary may be out of reach for them, we equally don’t want to miss out on conversations with candidates who are slightly over the range when, in some cases, the total compensation, including factors such as bonuses, flexibility, and better health benefits, etc. may exceed expectations. Finally, as a search firm, we always look for top-notch talent to introduce to our clients. Should the salary or any other requirement not be fit, there is often a chance that someone on our team is working on another position you may be a better fit for. If you would like to discuss your qualifications for this role and salary and compensation, just call us, and we’d be happy to discuss!
EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Black Collective Foundation and kpCompanies are equal opportunity employers and all employees and applicants for employment are afforded equal opportunity in every area of hiring and employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity, age, disability, mental illness, sexual harassment, sexual orientation, genetics, military/veteran status, citizenship, arrest record, and any other legally protected characteristic.
All submissions are received in the strictest confidence.