Executive Vice President, Chief Development Officer

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 offer our employees a competitive compensation and benefits package that reflects our organizational culture, mission, and core values. The salary range for this position is $ to $ and may be commensurate with experience.

The Executive Vice President, Chief Development Officer (CDO), serves as a key Executive Leadership Team member and an active participant in making strategic decisions affecting the organization. Working closely with the CEO, this position forges new relationships and sustains and grows current relationships to increase SOME's financial resources, visibility, and impact. The CDO designs and implements a comprehensive plan and develops key external alliances by cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding philanthropic support.

The CDO ensures that the department's infrastructure supports the annual budget growth of the organization through new, sustained, and increased support and works closely with team members to secure funding for new initiatives. The CDO's fundraising-focus is on major gifts and collaborates with the CEO and leadership staff to identify, cultivate, and steward gifts at high levels of support. The CDO also works closely with a dedicated Corporate Advisory Board, providing the tools and opportunities for each member to participate in expanding SOME's mission.

Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (40 hours per week); must be available on varied evenings/holidays

Bachelor's Degree in Business/Marketing, Communications, or Social Services; 10+ years of professional experience in a non-profit organization with demonstrated success in meeting and exceeding fundraising goals and managing and establishing relationships with multiple donor sources. Previous supervisory and leadership experience.

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• Prepare annual fundraising budget and oversee and monitor fundraising plans and goals to achieve budgetary targets
• Oversee strategy and messaging for communications, marketing, and public relations efforts for SOME
• Oversee customer service and outreach to donors
• Cultivate and steward the Corporate Advisory Board and facilitate members' participation in sponsor ships, fundraising, pro bono support, and in-kind donations
• Serves as a member of the Executive Leadership Team on the strategic director of SOME
• Partner with the CEO and/or staff on major fundraising initiatives
• Create financial goals and a comprehensive strategic plan to achieve them
• Report on funding sources and trends to help position SOME ahead of major funding changes or trends
• Strengthen and implement a stewardship program aimed at cultivating lasting and deeper relationships with donors
• Develop, lead, and mentor the development team
• Oversight and strategic development of the Capital Campaign Project; supports the Capital Campaign Committee
• Oversight of the Marketing and Communications team with the creation and budgeting process for internal and external partners.
• Champion cause-related marketing opportunities for SOME through community partners and drive brand awareness through the various marketing channels
• Oversight of identifying community outreach initiatives and supporting community outreach and business development teams in ensuring partnerships align with the SOME mission, values, and vision

• Serve on SOME's Executive Committee to advise the President on current major issues that affect SOME's operation and mission, and participate in determining the strategic direction of SOME
• Oversee strategy development of fundraising, marketing, and communications
• Oversee budget development for programs in portfolio, and use sound judgment to leverage resources in accomplishing department goals;
  Administer budget and comply with SOME financial reporting requirements
• Oversee and provide clear direction and leadership for all areas under the development department
• Oversee the operation of the Corporate Advisory Board to meet the mandate and goals
• Recruit and orient new members to the Corporate Advisory Board
• Ensure compliance with standards and expectations for programs
• Oversee vendor contract negotiations for assigned departments

• Ability to work with non-profit boards, major donor and funding decision makers
• In-depth knowledge of fundraising and all aspects of development
• Expertise in planning, evaluation, management, and budgeting
• Excellent organizational…