Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area · 1 week ago
Vice President of Institutional Advancement
Home Office (Headquarters) - DC - Washington, DC 20036
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$145K/yr - $160K/yr
10+ years expLutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area (LSSNCA) has been serving the D.C. metro area for more than 100 years and is entering an exciting new chapter, expanding its impact through innovative programs that strengthen families and communities. The Vice President of Institutional Advancement (VP IA) is responsible for leading the organization’s advancement strategy to secure sustainable philanthropic support and manage a team to execute fundraising and marketing initiatives.
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Responsibilities
Develop and implement a three-year advancement plan to increase visibility and secure diversified, sustainable, and renewable funding streams for new and existing programs
Lead capital campaigns and planned giving initiatives to support long-term sustainability and major program expansions
Collaborate with program directors to identify funding priorities for Child, Youth, and Family Well-being Services; Refugee and Immigration Services; Affordable Legal Services, Behavioral Health Clinic, Child Care, and a Thrift Store
Directly supervise and mentor the Director of Development Operations, Director of Communications and Government Relations, and Thrift Store Manager to execute fundraising, marketing, and advocacy strategies, and the launch and operations of the Thrift Store
Build and maintain strong relationships with religious congregations, leveraging faith-based networks to promote LSSNCA’s mission and secure support
Oversee individual giving, major gift cultivation, foundation grant-seeking, corporate partnerships, and annual giving campaigns
Plan and execute donor cultivation and appreciation events, both in-person and virtual
Provide strategic leadership for communications and marketing to enhance LSSNCA’s visibility and impact
Ensure compliance with nonprofit regulations and best practices in coordination with Finance
Serve as a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, contributing to organizational strategy and policy development
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
Minimum 10 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising and communications, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
Proven success in major gifts, institutional fundraising, and donor engagement
Experience working with faith-based communities and willingness to represent LSSNCA in religious settings
Valid driver's license, access to an automobile, insurance, and willingness to drive to off-site locations
Ability to travel up to 20%
Preferred
Master's degree in Divinity, Communications, Marketing, Business, Nonprofit Management, or related field
Strong knowledge of Washington, D.C. philanthropic landscape
Commitment to LSSNCA's mission and values
Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills
Strategic thinker with demonstrated ability to execute complex fundraising plans
Proficiency in CRM systems e.g., Raiser's Edge, email marketing platforms, and social media fundraising
Outstanding organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a dynamic environment with competing deadlines and demands
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
Company
Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area
Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area provides community, resettlement and employment services to refugees and immigrants.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Kristyn Peck (she, her, hers)
Chief Executive Officer
Raymond Rawlins
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
Maryland Daily Record
2025-03-21
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