What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Development for the Virginia Council on Economic Education, VCU School of Business position at Commonwealth of VA Careers?
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The Virginia Council on Economic Education (VCEE) is a nonprofit organization housed in the VCU School of Business dedicated to providing Virginia’s K-12 students with the knowledge and tools they need to make informed financial, economic, and career decisions. By equipping educators and engaging communities, VCEE builds a foundation for long-term student success in a rapidly changing global economy.
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Position Summary:
The Virginia Council on Economic Education seeks a highly motivated and qualified Director of Development.
The Director of Development is responsible for planning, implementing, and growing a comprehensive development and fundraising program that supports the short and long term financial sustainability of VCEE. This includes annual and major giving, donor cultivation and stewardship, grant writing, corporate and foundation engagement, and fundraising events. The Director will lead fundraising strategy, manage development operations, and collaborate closely with the President & CEO, Board of Directors, VCEE leadership team, and university-based Centers for Economic Education.
This role offers the opportunity to shape a growing development program that advances economic and financial education for hundreds of thousands of students across Virginia each year.
Please note: This position solely reports to the Virginia Council on Economic Education and is not associated in any way with the VCU Office of Development and Alumni Relations.
Typical Responsibilities:
We combine learning, research, creativity, service and discovery with a commitment to inclusive excellence. Ranked by U.S. News as one of the 30 “most innovative” public universities in the country, VCU is a premier, urban, public research university home to multiple nationally ranked programs.
Here, your success is supported and your career can thrive. VCU offers a generous leave package, career paths for advancement, competitive pay and mission-driven work. We advance a conscientious drive to support a climate where excellence and success for all people are valued and differences are celebrated.
The Virginia Council on Economic Education (VCEE) is a nonprofit organization housed in the VCU School of Business dedicated to providing Virginia’s K-12 students with the knowledge and tools they need to make informed financial, economic, and career decisions. By equipping educators and engaging communities, VCEE builds a foundation for long-term student success in a rapidly changing global economy.
This isn't business as usual. It's innovation at work. We are unlike any business school you've ever seen.
Join us. You can be unstoppable here.
Position Summary:
The Virginia Council on Economic Education seeks a highly motivated and qualified Director of Development.
The Director of Development is responsible for planning, implementing, and growing a comprehensive development and fundraising program that supports the short and long term financial sustainability of VCEE. This includes annual and major giving, donor cultivation and stewardship, grant writing, corporate and foundation engagement, and fundraising events. The Director will lead fundraising strategy, manage development operations, and collaborate closely with the President & CEO, Board of Directors, VCEE leadership team, and university-based Centers for Economic Education.
This role offers the opportunity to shape a growing development program that advances economic and financial education for hundreds of thousands of students across Virginia each year.
Please note: This position solely reports to the Virginia Council on Economic Education and is not associated in any way with the VCU Office of Development and Alumni Relations.
Typical Responsibilities:
- Strategic Fundraising & Program Development
- Develop and execute fundraising strategies aligned with organizational goals and mission.
- Establish annual and long-term revenue goals; monitor performance against benchmarks.
- Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward individual, corporate, and foundation donors.
- Oversee all aspects of donor stewardship and recognition, ensuring timely communication and reporting of impact.
- Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement
- Collaborate with the President & CEO to support Board development efforts and fundraising engagement.
- Develop and implement stakeholder engagement strategies to enhance community ties.
- Plan and execute events for donors, educators, and business leaders that elevate VCEE’s visibility and mission.
- Produce compelling communications and collateral for fundraising campaigns and initiatives in partnership with the Sr. Director of Community Advocacy & Outreach.
- Grants & Donor Relations
- Research and pursue grant opportunities from foundations, corporations, and government entities independently and in collaboration with contracted consultants.
- Write and submit grant applications and required reporting materials independently and in collaboration with contracted consultants.
- Maintain accurate donor records and reports in the CRM system; track pledges, gifts, and donor communications.
- Work on special projects and initiatives as needed to support the School of Business
