Description

KEES has been exclusively retained by Clearbrook in its search for a Vice President of Philanthropy and Marketing. 

Clearbrook seeks a Vice President of Philanthropy and Marketing to provide strategic philanthropic leadership to propel the organization’s mission. Serving as a key member of the senior leadership team and reporting directly to the CEO, Jessica Smart, this role is responsible for advancing a comprehensive, multi-channel philanthropic strategy that drives sustainable revenue growth, brand visibility, and stakeholder engagement.

The Vice President will lead a 12-person team, including five direct reports. They will oversee all philanthropic and marketing functions, including individual giving, major gifts, planned giving, corporate and foundation support, special events, donor operations, communications, and brand management. Approximately 30% of the role is externally focused, involving active engagement with current and prospective donors, funders, partners, and community stakeholders. The position carries direct accountability for fundraising performance, revenue projections, and progress toward annual goals, with regular reporting to executive leadership and the Board of Directors.

The compensation for this position was recently benchmarked by Clearbrook and KEES, and it falls within the fair market range related to total and contributed revenue. The total compensation package includes generous health insurance (along with voluntary dental and vision) coverage for the employee and their family, a company car/ car allowance, and bonus potential. The salary is expected to begin + / - $170,000. A snapshot of benefits can be found here.

It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of Clearbrook not to discriminate on an individual’s actual or perceived: race, color, marital or civil union status, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran or military status, pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition related to childbirth or pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law with respect to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment.

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To assure confidential tracking of all applicants, no applications will be accepted via email. ALL INQUIRIES WILL BE HELD IN STRICT CONFIDENCE.

This search is being managed by Heather Eddy, President and CEO, and Haley Becerril, Project Manager of KEES. Questions may be addressed to hbecerril@kees2success.com 

KEES (formerly Alford Executive Search) is a nonprofit executive search firm that builds diverse teams and dynamic leaders in the nonprofit and public entity sectors. A woman owned and operated firm, KEES offers a full array of nonprofit consulting services including executive search, leadership development, interim staffing, and HR support. For more information, please visit www.kees2success.com.

A mission-driven nonprofit organization, Clearbrook is dedicated to enriching the lives and embracing the potential of children, adults, and families impacted by developmental disabilities. Founded in 1954 by parents seeking better educational opportunities for their children, Clearbrook has grown into one of the region’s most comprehensive providers of programs and services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, impacting over 8,000 individuals in its current work. To learn more, please visit: https://www.clearbrook.org/ 

Requirements

Some specific requirements include:

• Demonstrated and genuine passionate for supporting people with intellectual, physical, and developmental disabilities who believes in dignity, respect, and meaningful opportunities for all people.
• Proven ability to partner with and support a Board of Directors on achieving philanthropic goals.
• Experience with donor databases and CRMs (e.g., Raiser’s Edge or comparable systems), including managing donor records, supporting fundraising operations, and ensuring accurate data tracking and reporting.
• Proven success in building strong and productive work teams with a focus on mentoring and nurturing staff development.
• 7+ years of experience in philanthropy/development with a proven track record of sustainable revenue growth.
• Master’s degree preferred; Bachelor’s degree in Marketing and Communications, Business Administration, Non-Profit Management, or a related field is required.