Deputy Chief of Development

Martha's Table•Washington, DC

4d•$135,000 - $145,000

About The Position

At Martha’s Table, we believe that every Washingtonian deserves the opportunity to thrive. For over forty years, we have worked to support strong children, strong families, and strong communities by increasing access to quality education, health and wellness, and family resources. Together, we are “One MT.” This means we work across all three of our locations to support our shared mission. In all that we do, we exemplify our four core values of respect, compassion, teamwork, and accountability. These values -- and our commitment to “the MT Experience” -- guide how we engage with the communities we stand alongside and how we work together as a team. When you come to Martha’s Table -- as a guest or as a team member -- you are valued and you deserve our very best. In order to be the best version of MT, we are deeply committed to equitable practices. We apply the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion in providing programming and services; in creating our Board; in partnerships and procurement; and in hiring, training, and advancing our team members. We invest in our team members’ personal and professional goals through our “STEP” program, which includes tuition for continuing education, certifications, and professional development; funding to unlock financially held transcripts; and flexible leave options.

Requirements

Capacity to lead on high-level strategic thinking and executing plans for increasing organizational support, through management of the Development team.
Manage and streamline day-to-day operations so the development team runs effectively and efficiently. (Improving and documenting SOPs, approving timesheets, tracking budgets; troubleshooting system issues)
Organization and project/team management skills – the ability to manage and delegate a growing portfolio of partners, prioritize around competing deadlines, keep track of many deliverables and maintain clear records for the sake of institutional knowledge.
Exceptional speaking and interpersonal skills to address individuals and groups in a variety of settings.
Ability to establish and maintain meaningful mutually beneficial relationships with diverse stakeholders.
Ability to develop and maintain good relationships with colleagues on other teams across our organization, as well as points of contact at partner organizations.
Ability to use emotional intelligence to be understand the motivations and priorities of funders, potential partners and community leaders.
Ability to convey a passion for our organization’s mission while embodying our commitment to compassion and respect through asset-based language. Additionally, the ability to leverage this passion into securing financial support and partners.
Strategic decision making that considers the risk, reputation, and resources of MT.
Willingness to roll up one’s sleeves to help out the organization in ways that fall outside the job description, such as taking part in volunteer shifts.
Ability to find new, innovative ways to communicate with funders/prospects and leverage our communications resources.
Experience in effectively recruiting, inspiring, and developing team members.
Bachelor’s degree with 8 or more years of experience or 10+ years of progressively successful fundraising experience, preferable in a nonprofit or higher education setting.
Highly proficient in MS Office, CRM systems, and donation-management tools.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the CEO, CDCO, and senior development and communications team leaders to create and implement a comprehensive strategy for development that will build on Martha’s Tables’s fundraising strengths and leverage opportunities for revenue growth.
Oversee the development team (providing mentorship, fostering professional development, and ensuring a collaborative and efficient workplaces), day-to-day operations, and department budget
Manage a portfolio of high net worth individual donors.
Report regular progress against strategic and operational goals, including donor engagement and revenue targets
Work collaboratively with members of the development team, senior leadership, and staff to ensure smooth operation of the Development Office.
In coordination with the senior team, play a key role in the development, strategic planning, service delivery, and management of the organization. Articulate and implement strategic vision of organization as a part of the senior team.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Attend at least 50% of Martha's Table's anchor events annually.
Commitment to Martha’s Table’s mission and core values of compassion, respect, teamwork, and accountability.
Embodies and serves as a model for “The Martha's Table Experience” and our organization’s core values.