Vice President, Local Strategy & Growth

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Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience in fundraising, donor relations, business development, media strategy or related field
• Proven track record of securing major gifts and growing philanthropic revenue for an organization
• Strong strategic planning, project management and critical thinking skills
• An entrepreneurial mindset who thrives in fast paced environments and excels at problem solving
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to create compelling narratives for funders and stakeholders
• Detail oriented, organized, and highly analytical with experience in prospect research and data driven decision making
• Ability to set priorities, work independently and collaboratively and exercise sound judgment in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact with different communities and build strong and enduring relationships
• Experience in media, in journalism or non-profit organizations preferred but not required

Responsibilities:

• Conduct in-depth market research and community listening sessions to evaluate news and information gaps as well as the philanthropic landscape to identify viable expansion locations
• Establish and lead a community based advisory group composed of civic leaders, local stakeholders and media experts to develop audience focused newsroom strategies
• Develop data-driven recommendations on where Capital B should expand next
• Cultivate and secure major philanthropic gifts (5 to 7 figures) from institutions, foundations and high net-worth individuals to help launch newsrooms and meet annual project-based fundraising targets
• Oversee the end-to-end process of launching a new newsroom from market research to funding development and implementation
• Collaborate with internal teams to align growth plans with Capital B’s mission and operational capacity
• Manage project budgets, contracts and external partnerships related to expansion efforts
• Represent Capital B at industry events, donor meetings and at community and other networking opportunities to enhance brand visibility and donor engagement