Head of Fundraising & External Partnerships

Socket.dev; 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

Short- & Long-Term Disability

Matching 401(k)

Paid Holidays

PTO

Education Assistance

Job summary

Washington Area Community Investment Fund (WACIF) is seeking a Chief Development Officer to lead development and fundraising efforts, expanding its funding base and deepening relationships with philanthropic and corporate partners. You will report to the CEO and work with the Executive Team and Board to advance strategic priorities.

This externally focused role requires strategic leadership, relationship building, and experience with blended capital models and debt investments to secure

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Accounting, Finance or related field; MBA/CPA/CFA preferred.
• 15+ years of senior financial management within financial institutions or investment firms.
• Strong communication with stakeholders at all levels and board interaction.
• Experience leading organizational change and multi-project initiatives.
• Experience engaging with debt investors and capital providers.
• Familiarity with blended capital financing and credit risk decisions.
• Proven ability to lead a finance team in a growing organization.
• Knowledge of nonprofit revenue recognition (ASU 606/ASU 2018-08).
• High motivation, initiative, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategy for growth and external fundraising.
• Manage external relationships and fundraising performance.
• Partner with CEO and Board on governance and strategy.
• Provide executive leadership to the finance and development teams.

Skills

Strategic fundraising

Stakeholder management

Financial analysis

Communication

Change management

Project management

Debt investment experience

Credit risk assessment

Leadership

MS Office proficiency

Education

Advanced degree in Accounting or Finance (MBA/CPA/CFA preferred)

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Washington Area Community Investment Fund (WACIF) is seeking a Chief Development Officer to lead development and fundraising efforts, expanding its funding base and deepening relationships with philanthropic and corporate partners. You will report to the CEO and work with the Executive Team and Board to advance strategic priorities.

This externally focused role requires strategic leadership, relationship building, and experience with blended capital models and debt investments to secure