Posted on July 13, 2012

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Vice President of Business Services

The Business Services Department is responsible for providing philanthropic consulting services to companies in Silicon Valley and around the world by developing their grant making and employee engagement programs in order to further their corporate social responsibility goals. Last year, the business services team facilitated over $27 million in grants that were awarded to non-profit organizations in 26 countries. Leading a team of nine professionals, the vice president of business services oversees the department and its work while also participating as a member of Silicon Valley Community Foundation’s management team. Reporting to the chief business, development and brand officer, the vice president of business services leads the corporate engagement work of SVCF. (FULL TIME/EXEMPT)

RESPONSIBILITIES

• In partnership with the division chief, design the strategy for building business relationships with corporations.
• Lead the Business Services Department and implement business services strategies.
• Work closely with the Development Department to support the strategy to acquire new corporate relationships.
• Oversee the coordination of work with all departments supporting the work of business services.
• Provide leadership in working with Corporate Advised Fund (CAF) advisors and Customized Philanthropy Services (CPS) clients to develop short- and long-term strategies.
• Identify and implement opportunities to connect corporations whenever possible to SVCF programs, initiatives and grantmaking strategies.
• Deepen business services relationships and ensure consistent world-class services for all business services clients.
• Be a knowledge and thought leader of current trends and cutting edge opportunities within corporate philanthropy and CSR.
• When applicable, actively manage the CAF’s grantmaking program by reviewing proposals, writing summaries and making recommendations.
• Attend and participate in appropriate conferences, events, networks to establish significant positioning in the CSR field and as a representative of SVCF.
• Participate as a member of SVCF’s leadership team.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree. Master’s degree in a field relevant to community work (Public Policy or Administration, Sociology, Education, Public Health, Law, Social Welfare or a related discipline) or comparable community experience preferred.
• 10+ years demonstrated experience in CSR and its related disciplines for community-based organizations, corporations and/or foundations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as analytical skills.
• Excellent collaborative and team based skills.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Significant experience working directly with corporate donors and strong familiarity with corporate culture.
• Experience as a grantmaker and knowledge of best grantmaking practices highly desirable.
• Strong experience managing staff, preferably in a nonprofit organization.
• Strong software skills in Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook. Blackbaud experience desirable.
• Significant knowledge of and experience of the San Mateo and Santa Clara counties nonprofit ecosystem.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to work with diverse people and in diverse groups.
• Ability to approach situations and challenges with a sense of humor.

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS.

The work environment characteristics and the physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while successfully performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee regularly stands. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the incumbent in this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills.

Application Instructions

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Submit a cover letter explaining your interest in the position and what you would bring to Silicon Valley Community Foundation. Send cover letter and resume as a Word document via email only to https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=1558601

One of the largest community foundations in the nation, Silicon Valley Community Foundation is a comprehensive center for philanthropy. Our mission is to strengthen the common good, improve quality of life and address the most challenging problems. We do this through visionary community leadership, world-class donor services and effective grant making throughout San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. We invite you to apply for a position to become a part of this exciting organization.

Application deadline: open until filled.

Silicon Valley Community Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.