Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP-DC) Washington, DC Metro Area Chapter · 23 hours ago
Vice President of Development
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$180K/yr - $200K/yr
12+ years expNational Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) is a 133-year-old Jewish feminist civil rights organization working for equity and justice for women, children, and families in the United States and Israel. They are seeking a bold and strategic Vice President of Development to lead their fundraising efforts, manage a high-performing team, and oversee all aspects of NCJW’s fundraising program.
Fundraising
Responsibilities
Serve as the organization’s lead fundraiser, with direct responsibility for building relationships and securing large gifts from individual, institutional, and corporate donors
Lead the strategy and execution for foundation giving, including identifying prospects, overseeing all proposal and reporting processes, and managing ongoing relationships
Develop a cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategy for major donors, including six and seven-figure giving, to achieve annual major gifts goals
Define a plan to strengthen relationships and develop productive contact with a personal portfolio of current and potential major donors to further their commitment to NCJW
Design and maintain systems — such as internal documents, trackers, and regular meetings — to provide real-time visibility into fundraising progress and ensure the Executive Vice President and relevant staff are informed, aligned, and engaged
Enhance cross-functional fundraising across NCJW departments, including partnering effectively with the Communications team to share consistent messaging to all donors and stakeholders
Leverage the diverse talents of NCJW professionals and the extensive philanthropic contacts of the Board of Directors and other key volunteers
Foster a culture of stewardship and donor gratitude across the organization
Oversee the Direct Response program and develop a comprehensive strategy for donor appeals and ensure that all solicitations incorporate consistent and compelling messaging
Develop a strategy and implementation plan to support the joint fundraising efforts of NCJW’s local sections
Expand and enhance NCJW’s planned giving program
Implement clear roles, responsibilities, and reporting structures for development team members to maintain a strong, high-performing organizational culture
Set department goals and create and implement a realistic and actionable departmental work plan and team calendar in coordination with other NCJW departments
Serve as expert advisor to the Executive Vice President and senior management team, and mentor to all NCJW colleagues on fundraising matters
Cultivate and promote a culture of collaboration, transparency, accountability, and empowerment
Guide the department’s role in fundraising for NCJW’s national meetings, including overseeing fundraising events at triennial gatherings
Serve as staff liaison to NCJW’s Development Committee
Train and prepare the Development Committee to support NCJW fundraising goals and set meetings with appropriate funding prospects
Cultivate board members as donors and networkers, including setting individual commitments or fundraising strategies
Qualification
Required
4-Year Degree Required
12 Years Minimum Experience Level
Strong commitment to and passion for the mission of NCJW and the ability to articulate the importance of the organization's work to prospective and current funders
At least 8 years of increasing responsibility in development within a nonprofit environment
Proven track record of increasing an organization's fundraising revenue
Successful track record in soliciting major gifts from existing and new prospects; demonstrated ability to develop, foster, and sustain donor relationships
Ability to rapidly transition from the highly innovative and strategic to the tactical
Significant experience in securing funding from individuals, foundations, and/or corporations
Ability to work successfully with individuals at all levels within the organization, including board members, donors, and local section leaders
Strong communicator, oral and written; excellent presentation skills
Effective and inspirational manager with experience managing teams of people to the successful completion of ambitious goals
Strong organizational, time, and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, short-term needs, and long-term planning
Ability and willingness to travel
Strong attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, and receptivity to feedback
A commitment to the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and a passion for social justice and the organization's greater mission
Benefits
Paid Federal and Jewish Holidays.
25+ paid Federal and Jewish Holidays each year, plus paid vacation time, sick time, and extensive paid leave.
Retirement savings account with employer match
Health insurance
Dental
Vision
Disability insurance
Professional development
Life insurance
Flexible spending account
Transit benefits
Short-term disability insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Company
Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP-DC) Washington, DC Metro Area Chapter
The Washington DC Metro Area Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP DC) is one of the largest and most active chapters in the nation, offering members the opportunity to connect with colleagues, engage in creative thinking, network with new friends and achieve great results in their work.
2-10 employees
Funding
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