Social Venture Partners Delaware
Job Description

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Position: Executive Director
Location: SVP Delaware Office at the Community Services Building
100 W. 10th Street, Suite 609 - Wilmington, Delaware 19801
Reports To: Chair, Board of Directors
Hours: Full-time Salaried Position (8:00 am – 5:00 pm)
Staff: 1 Part-time Program Director (20 hours / week)
Compensation: Base Salary in the range of $75,000
Medical Benefits

Organization Summary
Social Venture Partners Delaware (SVP DE) is a group of social investors (partners) committed to the mission of making quality early childhood education available to all children in Delaware. SVP DE pools partners’ time, expertise and financial resources to work in collaboration with innovative local nonprofits to help them grow. SVP DE partners make generous annual financial contributions, but more importantly, take an active role in their charitable giving. They nurture their financial investments with guidance and resources, with a focus on results. SVP DE has contributed over $1.2 million to Delaware non-profits and over 9,000 volunteer hours since its inception in 2002. For every dollar we’ve contributed, our partners have generated five times that amount through their fundraising, grant writing and ability to bring in additional resources from the community.
SVP DE is part of SVP International, a global network of SVP affiliates who replicate the venture philanthropy model in their own communities. Founded in 1997 in Seattle by a group of technology industry leaders, the SVP network has invested more than $21.6 million in 236 nonprofits in the United States, Canada and Japan.
Position Overview
The Executive Director will work closely with the SVP Delaware Board and SVP Delaware partners to further the organization’s mission. Responsibilities include:
— Fundraising through foundation and corporate sources as well as recruitment efforts to expand SVP DE’s partner base
— Implementing plans to engage partners in the mission and serve as a resource to partners interested in developing their personal philanthropic interests and goals
— Working directly with investee organizations to ensure that SVP DE’s financial and volunteer support are focused on achieving agreed-upon results
— Advocating for SVP DE’s mission through partnerships and participation in broad-based community initiatives such as the Delaware Early Care Council, United Way’s Success by Six, and the Delaware Children’s Campaign
— Managing the administrative aspects of SVP DE in an efficient and effective manner. This includes the management of daily activities, financial tracking and reporting, and the coordination of board and committee activities.

Specific Job Responsibilities include:
Fundraising and Partner Recruiting
— Prepare grant requests to achieve annual revenue objectives
— Develop relationships with major funders to ensure long-term sustainability
— Increase the SVP DE partner base through active recruitment efforts
— Coordinate partner events, e.g recruitment, social gatherings, annual meetings, etc.
— Maintain the database of prospective partner leads by working with existing partners, community contacts, and the Recruitment Committee

Partner Engagement and Education
— Build relationships with individual partners to facilitate their involvement with SVP Delaware and its investees
— Plan and coordinate activities to engage, educate, and connect partners both in terms of SVP DE’s mission as well as in terms of their personal philanthropic interests and objectives

Investments and Investee Relations
— Oversee the investment process, including application, approval, and on-going evaluation, in collaboration with the Investment Committee
— In coordination with lead partners and the Investment Committee, facilitate a collaborative relationship with investees, ensuring that financial support is focused on achieving specific objectives
— Maximize opportunities for partners to engage in volunteer activities
— Develop relationships in the community that can further support (financially and strategically) the capacity-building needs of the investee organization

Advocacy and Communications
— Promote awareness of SVP Delaware and its mission in the community
— Update and maintain monthly newsletter
— Redesign and maintain web site, encouraging active use by partners, prospective partners, and other key constituents
— Create communications materials as needed for promoting events and activities
— Serve on various community advocacy groups to help lead efforts to improve access to quality pre-school programs such as the Delaware Early Childhood Council, United Way’s Success by Six, the Delaware Children’s Campaign, etc.

General Administration
— Maintain a strategic plan, as well as the annual business plan, including goals and objectives, budget, and work plan
— Work closely with the Treasurer, bookkeeper, and accountant to ensure that sound financial management practices are in place and maintained
— Manage one part-time staff member to assist with responsibilities
— Manage relationships with key service providers, e.g. the Delaware Community Foundation as well as the accounting, payroll, and benefits administrators
— Coordinate Board and Committee activities

Position Qualifications
The successful candidate is a highly organized leader who is looking for an entrepreneurial environment and has fundraising experience. The Executive Director of SVP DE is the driving force behind a growing partnership organization and must use strong communications skills to attract financial support, build collaborative relationships with organizations serving socio-economically disadvantaged populations, and advocate for public policy support of the mission.
— Minimum of 5 years progressively responsible experience in business, non-profit, or related fields
— Experience with fundraising, including both grant requests and individual gifts
— Knowledge of and experience in philanthropy and the non-profit community
— Comfortable in a multi-tasking environment
— Strong oral and written communication skills
— Bachelor’s degree is required

Please send cover letter & resume with salary requirements to Martha Bolling at SVP DE 100 W. 10th Street, Suite 609 Wilmington, DE 19801 or e-mail mbolling@svpde.org. The deadline is Friday, April 18, 2008 at 5:00 pm.

Social Venture Partners Delaware
100 W. 10th Street, Suite 609 - Wilmington, Delaware 19801 - 302.778.2680