Vice President, Partnership and Resource Development, Center for Financial Services Innovation
Position: Vice President, Partnership and Resource Development
Functional Area: Development & Sales
Organization: Center for Financial Services Innovation
Location: Chicago, IL
Metro Region: Chicago
Overview:
The Center for Financial Services Innovation (CFSI) is the nation’s leading authority on financial services for underbanked consumers. CFSI’s programs are based on the belief that addressing the needs of underbanked consumers as a market will deliver broad, long-term change throughout the financial services landscape by creating mutual benefit for both the underbanked and the companies serving them. Therefore, CFSI works with leaders and innovators in the business, government and nonprofit sectors to transform the financial services landscape with programs focused on informing, connecting and investing – gathering enhanced intelligence, brokering and supporting productive industry relationships and fostering best-in-class products and strategies. CFSI seeks to improve the quality and quantity of financial products and services, better shape them to the needs and desires of underbanked customers, and expand effective savings and asset acquisition opportunities. The organization spurs innovation to bridge the gaps that remain in creating a path to prosperity for underbanked consumers by:
- Developing market intelligence;
- Assessing existing products, services and strategies;
- Providing strategic advice;
- Promoting and facilitating marketplace partnerships;
- Influencing public policy;
- Investing in promising innovations and encouraging others to do so as well
Founded in 2004, CFSI has experienced dramatic growth in the last two years and is poised for further growth in 2012. The organization currently has a staff of 25 with offices in Chicago, New York and Washington, DC. CFSI plans to build a more robust strategy, campaign and infrastructure to identify and develop relationships with the partners and supporters of the future and maintain relationships with our current stakeholders. CFSI is a fast-paced, entrepreneurial and highly collaborative environment. We are looking for people who share our values of innovation, passion, excellence, impact and directness. For more on CFSI, go to http://www.cfsinnovation.com
Position:
CFSI is seeking a creative and experienced Vice President, Partnership and Resource Development to work closely with the CEO and other senior staff on all resource development activities and strategic alliances for the organization. The successful candidate will design and execute a comprehensive strategic plan for developing key external alliances and forging new relationships to build CFSI’s visibility, impact, and financial support. The VP, Partnership and Resource Development will be responsible for the creation of a new and expanded network of support for the organization through the creation of partnerships and the garnering of financial support. S/he will also have primary responsibility for establishing and implementing the infrastructure needed to grow and maintain the organization’s resources. This position will work closely with CFSI’s current donor base/pipeline, other team members and the Board of Directors to secure funding for new and existing initiatives.
Responsibilities:
Strategy:
- In partnership with the President & CEO and senior staff, develop and implement a comprehensive resource development strategy
- Research funding sources and trends and proactively identify and anticipate opportunities to help position CFSI ahead of major funding changes or trends
- Work with the VP, Marketing and Communications and other key program staff to ensure CFSI can effectively tell its story to partners and funders
Execution:
- Support and partner with the President & CEO and board members on major fundraising initiatives
- Negotiate relationships directly with new and existing partners and supporters, and serve as a public face for the organization
- Develop and execute all funding/partnership proposals
- Mentor, coach and support other staff members and consultants who play a fundraising role
- Develop and implement a stewardship program aimed at cultivating deeper ties with partners and donors
- Analyze trends over time and present analysis to the board and senior leaders
Infrastructure:
- Monitor and report regularly on the progress of the resource development program
- Work with the VP, Finance and Operations to ensure CFSI has the right tools and systems to plan, execute and monitor donors, prospects, campaigns and partnerships
- Actively participate in the annual budgeting and planning process to ensure alignment between organizational strategy and resource development priorities
Qualifications:
- 7+ years of professional experience, ideally in the corporate, nonprofit, philanthropy or corporate social responsibility arenas. Demonstrated experience having expanded and cultivated strategic corporate partnerships required.
- Financial services knowledge, experience or contacts a plus.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral; ability to influence and engage a wide range of stakeholders and build long-term relationships
- Strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Demonstrated success building systems and tools to support organizational growth
- Ability and desire to think strategically and execute efficiently
- An entrepreneurial spirit with the ability to work independently as well as collaborate with a close-knit group
- Ability to work both independently without close oversight, and collaboratively as a team player who will productively engage with others at varying levels of seniority within and outside the organization
- High energy and passion for the mission of CFSI
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required; Master’s preferred
To Apply:
Please upload a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position and stating how you heard about this opportunity, both in Word format, to Jennifer Tescher at http://jobs.cgcareers.org/application.aspx?id=1858. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
