Vice President, Development and Philanthropy

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. 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. Through our Community Commitment and programmatic focus, we are transforming our region and changing the story for thousands of people in a meaningful way. Who We Serve The ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) population represents more than 600,000 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. United Way NCA’s ALICE Lives Here initiative is one of United Way NCA’s strategic programs established to address the issues of inequity in our systems for employment, education, health and food access, financial stability, and opportunities for all to grow to the best of their abilities. 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. OFFICE LOCATION 1015 15th Street, NW Suite 1200, Washington, DC WORK SCHEDULE Hybrid/Flexible SALARY $165,000 Position Description The Vice President, Development and Philanthropy leads efforts to secure, maintain and grow philanthropic funding. The Vice-President Development and Philanthropy is responsible for the strategic direction, development, implementation, and expansion of the organization’s diverse fundraising channels focused on retaining and increasing revenue and attracting multi-year commitments to United Way NCA. Responsible for the solicitation of philanthropic support from corporations, foundations, and individual donors. Manages all aspects of the organization’s resource development & fundraising plans, while also stewarding a personal portfolio of high-value donors and philanthropic partners. Establishes, manages, and maintains superior donor pipelines, 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 Vice President, Development and Philanthropy reports to and works as a partner with the CEO in stewarding key philanthropic relationships. The Vice President, Resource Development and Philanthropy is a model of a Culture of Philanthropy and works in close collaboration with the executive team and members of the Marketing & Communications and the Community Impact & Engagement teams to champion United Way NCA’s mission and achieve the organization's fundraising goals.

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.
• Develops and sustains relationships across the organization to ensure the Resource Development department is aligned with the overall strategic plan.
• Collaborates with the Marketing & Communications department to develop effective donor engagement and communication strategies.
• Ensures best practices in donor stewardship, solicitation, and data management, including accurate and timely CRM use.
• Collaborates with relevant area foundations and funders to encourage and support large-scale changes in the Greater Washington, DC area by amassing and providing resources for change.
• Anticipates changes in the fundraising environment to take advantage of opportunities and mitigate the impact of philanthropic trends.
• Collaborates and liaises with the Board of Directors to identify and promote funding opportunities to donors and partners.
• Leads the Resource Development Committee of the Board of Directors.
• Meets or exceeds all established quarterly and annual revenue objectives. Revenue Generation
• Develops a strategic plan that establishes fundraising targets, crafts donor engagement strategies and aligns fundraising initiatives with organizational go