Easterseals DC MD VA is seeking a highly motivated and polished applicant for their Vice President of Development position. Become a senior member of the Easterseals team to lead all Development activities; apply a metrics-based approach to fundraising. Lead all aspects from individuals, foundations, and corporations, including major gifts, annual support, events, corporate giving, campaigns, and capital giving. The role requires a proven record with 7+ years in fundraising and 3+ years’ management experience.
Responsibilities:
- With the leadership team, execute a 3-year plan to grow fundraising and raise philanthropic funds.
- Develop the long-term strategy for growth. Plan future comprehensive campaign building upon successful $42 million, 6-year All Thrive Campaign completed in Dec 2018.
- Lead the Development team and ensure all key activities are performed, measured, and monitored.
- Use dashboards to summarize activity and progress effectively for senior management and the Board.
- Identify, cultivate, and solicit 50+ prospective donors annually with 10+ personal visits monthly
- Coach and mentor the Development staff to improve their skills plus increase their performance & engagement.
- Use a donor-centered fundraising approach with a strong drive for results:
- Major gifts: Assist work of CEO, CGO, and Board. Clearly articulate expected actions, and provide appropriate guidance, support, and follow up
- Corporate revenue: oversee implementation of a robust corporate partnerships / volunteerism program
- Grants revenue: oversee identification and cultivation of foundation prospects, submissions, and reporting
- Events revenue: oversee events program
- Manage a pool of prospects and build relationships, for frontline, externally-facing fundraising.
- Develop a stewardship program to cultivate deeper ties with all donors
- Run pipeline meetings, and hold individual staff accountable to their activity and revenue goals
- Be a liaison to the Board’s Development Committee, to engage them + report on fundraising activity
- Develop strategy for the future of the Development Department, plan future campaigns that meet the mission.
Requirements:
- 7+ years of fundraising experience and 3+ years of management experience
- Proven track record in cultivating and closing major gifts
- Passion for the Easterseals mission
- Excellent communications skills (written and oral). Proven ability to motivate staff and volunteers
- Demonstrated strategic leadership. Experience overseeing & tracking budgets
- Strong business acumen and operating skills: organizing, planning, delegation and team development
- Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends (e.g., special events or other programs)
- Expert at time management and bias toward action
- US Veteran, National Guardsman, Reservist or military spouse preferred
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent military service experience preferred
- Experience leading a successful campaign from start to finish preferred
- Experience with software to track and measure performance (e.g. Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce, etc.) preferred
Job Type: Full-time
Experience:
- management: 3 years (Required)
- US Veteran, National Guardsman, Reservist or military spouse: 1 year (Preferred)
- Proven track record in cultivating and closing major gifts: 1 year (Required)
- Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends: 1 year (Required)
- fundraising: 7 years (Required)
Education:
- Bachelor’s (Preferred)
Work Location:
- One location
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
This Company Describes Its Culture as:
- Detail-oriented — quality and precision-focused
- Aggressive — competitive and growth-oriented
- Outcome-oriented — results-focused with strong performance culture
- People-oriented — supportive and fairness-focused
- Team-oriented — cooperative and collaborative
This Job Is:
- A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply
- A job for which all ages, including older job seekers, are encouraged to apply
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