Development Director
hace 16 días
Washington
Job DescriptionDescription: ABOUT CALVARY Calvary Women’s Services offers housing, health, education, and employment programs that empower homeless women in Washington, DC, to transform their lives. JOB SUMMARY: The Development Director leads the execution and management of Calvary’s fundraising strategy in close partnership with the Chief Development Officer (CDO). This role oversees day-to-day fundraising operations, donor stewardship, corporate partnerships, and fundraising events, while managing and supporting members of the Development Team. Reporting to the CDO, the Development Director plays a key role in strengthening Calvary’s development systems, advancing donor relationships, and ensuring fundraising initiatives are executed effectively, consistently, and in alignment with organizational priorities. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Execute annual fundraising plans in collaboration with the CDO to meet revenue goals across individual giving, major gifts, corporate partnerships, and events, • Monitor progress toward fundraising goals and adjust tactics as needed, • Identify opportunities to strengthen fundraising systems, processes, and donor experience, • Support the identification and development of new revenue opportunities in partnership with the CDO Donor Stewardship & Major Gifts • Manage a portfolio of individual and major gift donors and prospects, including cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship, • Lead donor engagement activities in collaboration with the Chief Development Officer, including major gift strategy and donor meetings, • Implement and manage a moves management process, including prospect tracking and personalized stewardship plans, • Oversee annual appeals and online campaigns, providing strategic guidance and execution support, • Partner with Communications staff to ensure donor-facing messaging is consistent, compelling, and mission-aligned Corporate Partnerships • Identify, cultivate, and secure new corporate sponsors and partners, while stewarding existing relationships, • Expand corporate giving and sponsorship opportunities across events and campaigns, • Lead sponsorship solicitation for fundraising events and initiatives Special Events • Provide leadership and oversight for fundraising events, including the annual Hope Gala, fundraising walk, and donor engagement events, • Oversee event planning timelines, budgets, vendors, and logistics, • Collaborate with staff, volunteers, and consultants to ensure successful execution, • Support volunteer engagement related to fundraising and events Team Leadership & Supervision • Lead, mentor, and supervise Development team members, ensuring alignment with fundraising goals and professional development, • Delegate responsibilities appropriately to support efficient execution and team sustainability, • Supervise consultants supporting events, data, or other development initiatives Data Management & Reporting • Oversee management of the donor database (CRM), ensuring accurate and timely tracking of gifts, donor activity, and engagement, • Analyze fundraising and donor data to inform strategy, appeals, and stewardship efforts, • Prepare reports, forecasts, and updates for the CDO and leadership team Collaboration & Representation • Partner closely with Communications staff on development-related communications and campaigns, • Lead donor tours, presentations, and community outreach as needed, • Represent Calvary Women’s Services at events and with external partners Requirements: REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: • 5–7 years of experience in fundraising or development, preferably in a nonprofit setting, • Demonstrated success executing fundraising strategies across multiple revenue streams, • Experience managing and mentoring staff· Strong relationship-building and communication skills, • Experience overseeing donor databases and fundraising systems, • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, • Strong organizational skills and attention to detailEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:, • Bachelor’s degree in a related field or a minimum of 5-7 years relevant work experience WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS:, • Own transportation is required for trips out of the office, • Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 30 pounds without assistance, • Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping, • Climbing: Ascending or descending multiple flights of stairs, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms, • 100% Employer contribution for employee’s CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield medical insurance, • Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), • 100% of employees’ life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance, • 403(b) Retirement Plan and match program, • Flexible Spending Accounts for medical, dependent care, and transportation reimbursable expenses, • Voluntary benefits include: dental and vision insurance, portable life insurance, supplemental insurance for accidents, hospitalizations, cancer, and critical illness, • Generous vacation (beginning at 15 days), sick leave, and holidays Applications without a Cover Letter will not be considered.