Vice President of Development

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Vice President of Development

The Vice President of Development will report to the Chief Operating Officer

The Vice President of Development is a critical leadership role and a driving force in shaping the future of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Washington, DC (RMHCDC). Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Vice President will serve on the executive team and collaborate closely with the President & CEO, the Board of Directors, and a dedicated development team to realize a bold vision for RMHCDC’s future.

The Vice President will conceptualize, implement, and execute an annual fundraising plan inclusive of strategy, tactics, and activities to ensure that annual goals are successfully met or exceeded.

They will promote and facilitate a philanthropic culture of donor development that is data-driven, and transformative.

The Vice President is responsible for building trust-based relationships with a wide range of stakeholders including Corporations, Foundations, Individuals, Organizations, and Strategic Partners. The person in this role is responsible for leading the fundraising team, providing guidance, support, and overall strategy.

The Vice President will supervise the AVP, Corporate and Foundation Relations;
Director, Individual Giving; and Manager, Strategic Partnerships and work collaboratively with Marketing and Communications, Community Engagement, House Operations, and Finance.

• Develops, implements and evaluates the organization’s annual development operating plan, including overseeing all strategy, goals, budget, and key performance indicators for Corporate, Foundation, Individual, Organizational, and Strategic Partners.
• Develops and facilitates best-practice campaign planning that integrates existing strategic plan and Impact Fund strategies to inform campaign priorities, financial goals, and engagement.
• Manages all gift solicitations, setting and documenting goals and developing opportunities to enhance and expand core programs, including ownership of Top 25 and Key 100 prospects and donors.
• Supports the President and CEO in managing a portfolio of principal gift donors through strategy development, moves management, and excellent communication.
• Identifies and proposes new fundraising opportunities to benefit RMHCDC.
• Supervises, leads, and mentors development colleagues in accordance with RMHCDC policies and procedures. Collaborates with the team to meet annual goals through regular and annual performance evaluations.
• Works with the Community Engagement team to plan and implement fundraising events and projects as they relate to the annual plan; supports the Community Engagement team in the execution of events.
• Evaluates and ensures implementation of best practice use of NEON donor database. Annually reviews and updates gift acceptance, acknowledgement, and tax receipting policies and procedures.
• Ensures consistent reporting on fundraising goals, KPIs, and results.
• Develops, enhances, and oversees RMHCDC donor stewardship and recognition, utilizing website, social media, and events.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Position Location:
  
  Local to the Greater Washington, DC area. This position will work a hybrid schedule with significant regional travel expectations and occasional national travel. Evenings and weekend work required on occasion.
• Compensation is commensurate with experience and includes a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include 100% employer‑covered medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with employer match; generous paid time off and sick leave. A full benefits overview will be provided during the hiring process.

• Bachelor’s Degree, Advanced Degree preferred.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in fundraising, advancement support and services, grant writing, and communications in the nonprofit sector.
• Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) or Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP)…