Vice President, Global Charities & NGOs

Solution Dynamics is a leader in global customer communications software and services, with offices in New York, United Kingdom, and New Zealand.  Founded in 1996, SDL is a strong and growing company, with about $25mm in annual revenue and $2mm in net profit, publicly listed on the New Zealand stock exchange with about 70% of revenue in North America, 15% in UK and 15% in NZ.  SDL serves marquee global enterprise clients and charities such as World Vision and Pitney Bowes.

About the role

The VP, Global Charities and NGOs is a new position for the organization.  We seek a leader for our Global Charities and NGO business that has held executive leadership positions in this market or has been successful in providing technology and services into this space.  The Ideal candidate will have strong relationships across the global charities and NGO market, be able to develop new business, drive strategy through to sales and marketing execution and lead the global SDL team to propose and deliver the right solutions.

The VP, of Global Charities and NGOs reports to the CEO, who is based In New York City, and the ideal candidate can work from anywhere in the United States.  This position will work with the global NGO team and manage five people.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing and driving growth strategy including P&L in the United States
• Building a new business across the global charities and NGO markets
• Establishing high touch and on-going customer relationships with key stakeholders within global charities and NGOs
• Propensity to ‘open doors’, bring credibility, experience and knowledge into the global charities and NGO market
• Ability to work in ambiguous and ‘start up’ environment
• Confident working with and nurturing relationships across various C-suite leaders

Experiences and Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; Master’s degree preferred
• A minimum of 10 years of relevant leadership experience in marketing, fundraising, business development or sales background with a global charity or NGO; understanding of global programmes and/or technology highly desirable
• Significant Marketing Communications or Donor Impact Communications experience
• B2B solution sales or software sales experience is highly desirable.
• Mission driven focus, a passion for global charities and NGOs and the collective work they do.
• Proven leadership, management and strategic planning skills
• Knowledge and understanding of sponsorship models and/or donor engagement and fundraising
• Successful creation and cultivation of new prospects portfolio
• Experience with stakeholder convention and facilitation
• Gravitas to work at C-suite level with tact, discretion and good judgement
• Excellent spoken and written English, other languages an asset
• Strong presentation, facilitation and networking skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to quickly build rapport with colleagues and clients while remote working
• The disposition to work generously with colleagues in an international, multicultural community of peers, and the ability to work across international norms and values

What we offer

The unique opportunity to work as part of a highly dynamic, international group of individuals who combine their passion to make a difference with a rigorous and results-oriented approach to professional activities.

Location: Anywhere in the US.  Some travel will be required to meet with clients and prospects, attend industry events and collaborate with the team.

Candidates must have and be able to maintain the right to work in the United States.

Salary and Benefits: A competitive base salary with strong performance bonus potential (e.g., base salary range is $140,000 – $175,000).  Full reimbursement of health care and dental insurance premiums, and 401K plan with employee contribution.

How to apply

Closing date: 2^nd April 2023

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