Mary’s Center

ZRG Partners, LLC.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Mary’s Center is seeking a Chief Development Officer who will serve as its senior development executive and member of the Executive Leadership Team. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the CDO will build a growth-oriented development program that expands philanthropic revenue, strengthens donor engagement, and supports Mary’s Center’s long-term strategic priorities.

The CDO will have responsibility for major and principal gifts, annual giving, foundation and corporate partnerships, planned

Qualifications

• Strategic, relationship-driven development leader with proven fundraising success.
• Experience building major gifts programs and donor stewardship.
• Ability to align development with organizational strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a comprehensive development program to increase philanthropic revenue.
• Oversee major/principal gifts, annual giving, foundations, corporate partnerships, and planned giving.
• Build a disciplined, sustainable pipeline with clear goals and accountability.
• Strengthen donor stewardship and engagement across five locations.

Job description

Mary’s Center is seeking a Chief Development Officer who will serve as its senior development executive
and a member of the Executive Leadership Team. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the CDO will
build and lead a comprehensive, growth-oriented development program that expands philanthropic
revenue, strengthens donor engagement, and supports Mary’s Center’s long-term strategic priorities. The
CDO will have responsibility for major and principal gifts, annual giving, foundation and corporate
partnerships, planned giving, campaigns, and donor stewardship.
This is a transformational leadership opportunity for a strategic, relationship-driven, and results-oriented
development executive. The CDO will assess the current development operation, strengthen its structure
and capabilities, establish clear goals and accountability, and build a more disciplined and sustainable
pipeline of philanthropic support. With approximately $100 million in annual revenue and five locations,
Mary’s Center has the scale, credibility, and impact to expand its philanthropic reach.
For nearly four decades, Mary’s Center has been a trusted provider of healthcare and support in the
Washington, DC metropolitan area. Its mission is to embrace all communities and provide high-quality
healthcare, education, and social services that help individuals and families build better futures. Mary’s
Center has grown to five locations, serving more than 65,000 people each year across Washington, DC and
Maryland. Mary’s Center’s Social Change Model integrates healthcare, education, and social services to
address the interconnected factors that influence health and well-being. Through medical, dental,
behavioral healthcare, together with education and social supports, Mary’s Center provides coordinated
services designed around the needs of each participant and family.

The next Chief Development Officer will be an important partner in our work. I am looking for someone who believes deeply in the mission, builds genuine relationships, and can help more people understand why Mary’s Center matters. This leader will help us honor what has been built while creating the support and momentum for what comes next. — Nancy Ban, Chief Executive OfficerFor more information, including core competencies and qualifications, please refer to the full prospectus.

For more information, including core competencies and qualifications,
please refer to the full prospectus.