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As a faith-inspired organization, SOME was founded and built upon the belief in dignity and respect for all people. We all are worthy of it and responsible for it. Appreciation for our shared humanity and sense of community has been a central feature of our mission for over 50 years. This is the call to action that SOME represents: to serve, empower and elevate all members of our community. As champions of our mission, we commit to creating an environment that welcomes and celebrates the diverse array of employees and clients we engage with every day. We strive to be bold in our work, knowing that to drive meaningful change, we must not shy away from discomfort. We reject all forms of individual and systemic discrimination, work actively to eliminate the abuse of privilege and power, and seek justice and equity for all we encounter.
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COVID-19 Considerations: In alignment with DC Health, COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters are mandated for personnel working in SOME’s healthcare-designated programs, which currently include Medical, Dental, Population Health, Behavioral Health Services (BHS), Exodus House, Jordan House, Kirwan House, Keuhner Place, Leland Place and Mary Claire House. Requests for a medical or religious exemption will be considered for a reasonable accommodation.
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Senior Vice President, Individual Philanthropy Officer
| Department: | Development |
| Location: | Washington, DC |
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 fundraising
Preferred: Bachelor's degree, 8-10 years experience in demonstrated successful major gifts development and management
Schedule: 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.
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Flexibility and talent as a team player and as a strong individual contributor
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Proficient with MS Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook
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Ability to speak effectively in public.
Expected Contributions: Fundraising Responsibilities and Management
- Develop and implement strategies for individual philanthropy, such as portfolio management, prospect pipelines, and donors. stewardship and giving circles, annual fund renewals, capital campaigns, restricted funding, and endowments. Assessing progress, in coordination with the Data Manager, and revising plans as necessary.
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Manage a portfolio of major gift donors as prospects and ensure proper structural support for the Individual Philanthropy Team as well as the CDO, CEO, and COO or program leads.
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Lead direct- and cross-marketing efforts for planned to gain coordination with the Marketing & Communications Team, cultivation of prospects, stewardship of intended planned gift donors, and receipt of legacies.
