|
Senior Vice President, Individual Philanthropy Officer - Washington DC
Company: Thea Bowman House Location: Washington, DC
Posted On: 05/03/2024
Internal Careers at SOME (So Others Might Eat) We are glad that you are interested in other career opportunities within SOME. We want you to grow with us. Please read each announcement carefully to ensure that you meet the qualifications. To be considered, you must upload cover letter to include your interest in the position, most recent performance evaluation, the internal application, and resume and any applicable credentials. In addition, all employees must be in good standing (having no corrective actions or performance improvement plans within the past 12 months) in your current position before applying. You must notify your supervisor prior to applying for another position. Employees failing to submit the required documents will not be considered. We wish you luck in the process. SOME (So Others Might Eat) provides material aid and comfort to our vulnerable neighbors in the District of Columbia, helping them to break the cycle of poverty and homelessness through programs and services that save lives, improve lives, and help to transform the lives of individuals and families, their communities, and the systems and structures that affect them. We meet immediate needs with food, clothing, and healthcare and offer the tools one needs to live with hope, dignity, and greater independence.We are seeking a Senior Vice President, Individual Philanthropy Officer to lead our organization's efforts in cultivating and stewarding relationships with individual donors. The ideal candidate will develop strategies to engage donors at all levels and secure philanthropic support for our mission and programs.The Senior Vice President, Individual Philanthropy Officer is responsible for (1) overseeing and facilitating individual philanthropy, i.e. major gifts, planned gifts, mid-tier giving, monthly giving, and direct mail programs; (2) managing donor portfolios and supporting the CDO, CEO, and COO on key funding initiatives; and (3) collaborating with the Development Department and program teams to promote a culture of philanthropy and to advance SOME's mission. Required: Bachelor's degree and 3 years experience in non-profit fundraisingPreferred: Bachelor's degree, 5 years' experience in demonstrated successful major gifts development and managementSchedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm; Hybrid Option (2-3 days per week in office); some evenings and weekends are required. (40 hours per week) Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: - Knowledge of fundraising databases; specifically, Every Action and Moves Management
- Strategic thinker
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication with demonstrated fundraising ability.
- Excellent organizational and project management skills with attention to detail
- Excellent writing and editing skills; ability to write clearly and persuasively.
- Proficient with MS Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook
- Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and manage multiple projects.
- Ability to interpret and analyze donor research. Flexibility and talent as a team player and as a strong individual contributor Proficient with MS Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook Ability to speak effectively in public. Environmental Working Conditions: This position is in an office setting. This office may or may not include individual heating and air conditioning controls. This office may or may not include a window. The position requires travel to external meetings and events and the ability to work evening and weekend hours for events and department operations.
Expected Contributions: Fundraising Responsibilities and Management |
|