Chief Development & Impact Officer

Washington Area Community Investment Fund, Inc. (WACIF); Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 130,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

HSA/FSA

Dental

Vision

Life & AD&D

Disability insurance

401(k) Matching

Paid Holidays

PTO

Education Assistance

Job summary

Washington Area Community Investment Fund, Inc. (WACIF) seeks a Chief Development Officer to guide development and fundraising strategy. You will expand funding, deepen partnerships with philanthropic and corporate partners, and ensure resources align with strategic priorities.

The role reports to the CEO and sits on the Executive Team, collaborating with the Board and development staff to strengthen WACIF's position as a leading CDFI in the DC region.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Accounting, Finance or related field (MBA/CPA/CFA preferred).
• 15+ years in senior financial management roles within financial services or non-profit sectors.
• Strong ability to communicate with diverse stakeholders and maintain transparency.
• Experience leading organizational change and implementing new processes/systems.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects with priorities and deadlines.
• Experience engaging with debt investors and blended capital structures.
• Comfort with credit risk decisions and investment committee participation.
• Demonstrated leadership of a finance team in growing organizations.
• Knowledge of nonprofit revenue recognition (ASU 2014-09 606; ASU 2018-08).
• High motivation, initiative, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and fundraising strategy for growth.
• Expand and diversify funding sources and partnerships.
• Work with CEO, Board, and executives to secure resources.
• Oversee external relationships and fundraising performance.
• Provide executive leadership to the finance team.

Skills

Strong communication

Strategic thinking

Relationship building

Project management

Analytical skills

Change leadership

Financial acumen

Debt/investment experience

Nonprofit revenue knowledge

Education

Advanced degree in Accounting or Finance

MBA/CPA/CFA preferred

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Washington Area Community Investment Fund, Inc. (WACIF) seeks a Chief Development Officer to guide development and fundraising strategy. You will expand funding, deepen partnerships with philanthropic and corporate partners, and ensure resources align with strategic priorities.

The role reports to the CEO and sits on the Executive Team, collaborating with the Board and development staff to strengthen WACIF's position as a leading CDFI in the DC region.