Chief Development & External Affairs Officer

Jewish Social Service Agency (Jssa) • Rockville, MD

324d • $180,000 - $225,000

About The Position

JSSA, a health and social wellness agency that has served the National Capital Region for more than 130 years, is seeking an experienced, passionate, mission-oriented, fundraising professional for the Chief Development and External Affairs Officer position to help us catalyze our continued growth and impact. Supervising a team of eight professionals, the CDEAO will lead resource development for the annual campaign, endowment and planned giving, manage an integrated marketing/communications function, oversee the grants team to secure public as well as private funding, and ensure smooth day-to-day operations of the department. The CDEAO partners with the CEO to strategize, lead, and direct a comprehensive resource development, marketing, and communications strategy that continues to expand JSSA's visibility and financial support. This is a great opportunity to build upon the strong development and communications foundation in place, taking it to a new level of community engagement and increased philanthropic support. As an integral member of the executive team, the CDEAO will help inform the vision and strategy for the agency's future. The CDEAO will build, lead, and manage a team of eight professionals and foster organization-wide communication and collaboration to achieve these goals.

Requirements

• 8-10 years of progressively responsible experience in a complex fundraising environment.
• Knowledge of the regional philanthropic community, both geographically and culturally.
• Demonstrated ability to steward a fundraising program, including handling strategic and day-to-day functions.
• Experience developing, implementing, and expanding annual, major, and planned giving programs.
• Track record of personally identifying and securing 5- and 6-figure gifts.
• Experience working successfully with a Board of Directors and lay leadership volunteers.
• Executive/Senior management experience with a record of leading a high-performing team.
• Knowledge of relational databases and how to maintain and effectively leverage record-keeping systems.
• Ability to oversee marketing/communications and grant writing functions required.

Nice To Haves

• Direct experience in marketing/communications and grant writing.
• CFRE/ACFRE preferred; master's degree or graduate certificate in fundraising and development, non-profit leadership and management, philanthropy, public administration or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead resource development for the annual campaign, endowment, and planned giving.
• Manage an integrated marketing/communications function.
• Oversee the grants team to secure public and private funding.
• Ensure smooth day-to-day operations of the department.
• Provide vital input on strategic and operational planning and agency positioning.
• Lead and expand the comprehensive development program, including annual giving, major and planned gifts, corporate sponsorship, special appeals, institutional grants, endowment, and special events.
• Participate directly in soliciting support by identifying and closing significant gifts.
• Evaluate the effectiveness and oversee the execution of JSSA's brand awareness through various channels.
• Manage the grants function, balancing public and private options for support.
• Devise and manage the annual department budget.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $180,000-$225,000.
• Healthy work-life balance.
• Collaborative team environment.
• Opportunities for personal growth and professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree