Chief Development Officer

OFFICE LOCATION

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1015 15th Street, NW Suite 1200, Washington, DC

8614 Westwood Center Drive, Suite 300, Vienna, VA

WORK SCHEDULE

Hybrid / Flexible

REPORTS TO

President & CEO

SALARY :

Starts at $190,000 per year and is negotiable based on credentials and work experience.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

United Way NCA offers competitive compensation and benefits including substantial paid leave, healthcare benefits, a matching retirement plan, and a great work environment.

Mission : United Way of the National Capital Area is committed to the health, education, and economic opportunity of every person in our community, regardless of race, gender, income, and ability.

We are uniquely positioned at the intersection of the public, private, philanthropic, and nonprofit sectors, and the only organization that can mobilize the best resources and people to lead collective impact for our community.

Who We Serve : The ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) population represents nearly 500,000 low- and moderate-income households in our region that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level but less than the basic cost of living for the county / state in which they live.

Equity : Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is fundamental to our mission. We infuse DEI in all our business operations, hiring practices, and community impact initiatives.

Overview : Are you driven and passionate about ensuring that everyone has equitable access to health, education, and economic opportunity?

Are you a natural leader who loves to build and develop teams? Are you a change-agent who is looking to make a lasting impact in your community and within your organization?

If so, you may be just what we are looking for as we expand our team. Take a closer look and reach out if you meet these qualifications.

Position Description : The Chief Development Officer is responsible for the strategic direction, development, implementation, and expansion of the organization’s diverse fundraising channels focused on retaining and increasing revenue.

Responsible for the solicitation of philanthropic support from corporations, foundations, and individual donors. Manages all aspects of the organization’s resource development & fundraising plans.

Establishes and maintains superior donor relations and a balanced mix of donor sources and fundraising programs to attract and retain donors.

Responsible for meeting and exceeding measurable revenue goals through workplace giving, major gifts, annual giving, planned giving, affinity groups, corporate social responsibility (CSR), and development services.

The Chief Development Officer reports to and works as a partner with the CEO in stewarding key philanthropic relationships.

Key Responsibilities :

Strategic / Executive : Develops and implements a comprehensive, sustainable fundraising plan to retain existing and generate new revenue.

Leads and supports the organization including all facets of individual, foundation, and corporate support, planned giving, and other fundraising activities that tie to United Way NCA’s organizational vision and plans.

Revenue Generation : Leads and coordinates the goals, objectives, and work to maximize the organization’s philanthropic revenue streams.

Areas include annual campaigns, workplace campaigns, and non-traditional revenue streams.

Leadership : Builds and manages a successful Resource Development team of eight members along revised objectives and structure to ensure revenue and performance goals and results are achieved.

Qualifications and Personal Attributes :

Solid Educational Background and Experience : bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred in related field or commensurate with experience.

Minimum ten (10) years of related experience with a heavy emphasis on effective fundraising.

• Leadership : Visionary leader who can develop goals and strategies and productively leverage partnerships for community engagement and contributions.
• Results Driven : Dedicated to shared and measurable goals for the common good, creating, resourcing, scaling, and leveraging strategies and innovations.
• Operational Excellence : Develop, monitor, and manage departmental expense budgets within constraints of United Way NCA’s financial plans.
• Entrepreneurial : A creative, critical thinker, self-motivated. Excellent strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and follow through.
• Outward Turning : Develops strategic relationships to benefit United Way NCA and the community.

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