Vice President of Marketing – International NPO

M SEARCH has been retained by an international, mission-driven, non-profit organization, who is currently seeking a dynamic marketing leader to serve as VP of Marketing for the south Florida region. The ideal candidate will be a highly strategic marketing leader who is looking for an opportunity to join a highly impactful organization and serve as a thought-partner to a transformational leadership team. In return, the organization is offering a competitive compensation package including Base + Bonus + Excellent Benefits.

Responsibilities will include:

• Support all organization departments' promotional needs including the development of appropriate materials and advertisements.
• Conduct programs designed for prominent individuals to increase their understanding and support of the organization as follows: Initiate programs focused on the participation of members of the Board of Directors, associates, and friends. Develop and conduct programs for special guests or targeted individuals or groups of individuals. Develop a plan, recruit, and train a team of backup employees and volunteers who can assist in this effort.
• Develop Annual Reports, to inform the community about the organization’s accomplishments during the previous year. Distribute the Annual Reports as a vehicle to raise additional funds for the agency.
• Maintain an updated set of promotional materials designed to tell the organization’s story.
• Seek or assist in pursuing any other opportunities to raise funds or secure grants. Acknowledge all contributions promptly and in a manner that will continue to foster additional or increased support from donors.
• Keep all local media informed so that they can use the organization’s name for media story background coverage.
• Respond to all media inquiries and, together with the President, act as spokesperson for the organization.
• Implement a Newsletter to distribute at regular intervals, which will be interesting and appropriate to specific target groups such as the Board of Directors, donors, funding sources, and employees.
• Conduct a program to provide recognition to all of those who perform good deeds on behalf of the organization.
• Review and edit important communications and documents.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• B.S. Degree in Marketing or equivalent education and experience.
• Individuals should have at least 8 years of demonstrated experience performing community relations, fundraising, and similar activities related to the needs of our organization at a high managerial level.
• The position requires 8 - 10 years of experience in not-for-profit fund-raising, Marketing, or related positions where an individual would have an opportunity to develop and establish a close rapport with high-level business, civic and political leaders.
• Computer literate. Excellent public speaking skills. Bilingual (English/Spanish) is highly desirable.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to highly sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or styles. Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Synthesize complex or diverse information; Collect and research data; Use intuition and experience to complement data; Design workflows and procedures.
• Generate creative solutions; Translate concepts and information into images; Use feedback to modify designs; Apply design principles; Demonstrate attention to detail.
• Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; Gather and analyze information skillfully; Develop alternative solutions; Work well in group problem-solving situations; Use reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Develop project plans; Coordinate projects; Communicate changes and progress; Complete projects on time and budget; Manage project team activities.
• Pursue training and development opportunities; Strive to continuously build knowledge and skills; Share expertise with others.
• Manage difficult or emotional customer situations; Respond promptly to customer needs; Solicit customer feedback to improve service; Respond to requests for service and assistance; Meet commitments.
• Focus on solving conflict; Maintain confidentiality; Listen to others without interrupting; Keep emotions under control; Remain open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listen and get clarification; Respond well to questions; Demonstrate group presentation skills; Participate in meetings.
• Write clearly and informatively; Edit work for spelling and grammar; Vary writing style to meet needs; Present numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Balance team and individual responsibilities; Exhibit objectivity and openness to others' views; Give and welcome feedback; Contribute to building a positive team spirit; Put success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Support everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Display passion and optimism; Inspire respect and trust; Mobilize others to fulfill the vision; Provide vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates.
• Develop workable implementation plans; Communicate changes effectively; Build commitment and overcome resistance; Prepare and support those affected by change; Monitor transition and evaluate results.
• Delegate work assignments; Match the responsibility to the person; Give authority to work independently; Set expectations and monitor delegated activities; Provide recognition for results.
• Exhibit confidence in self and others; Inspire and motivate others to perform well; Effectively influence actions and opinions of others; Accept feedback from others; Give appropriate recognition to others.
• Include staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; Take responsibility for subordinates' activities; Make self available to staff; Provide regular performance feedback; Develop subordinates' skills and encourages growth; Solicit and apply customer feedback (internal and external); Foster quality focus in others; Improve processes, products, and services.; Continually work to improve supervisory skills.
• Look for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness.

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