Level: Experienced
Job Location: USVETS Washington DC - Washington, DC
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: 4 Year Degree
Salary Range: $78,000.00 - $81,934.00 Salary
Travel Percentage: Up to 25%
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services
Description
Looking for a rewarding position? How would you like to serve those who served? If you are looking for an opportunity to work for a great organization & make a difference, this is the job for you! Come & join our winning team! Benefits include Paid Vacation, Sick Time, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision and Company matching 401K
All applications must be completed in entirety. Local Candidates Only.
U.S.VETS- Washington, DC
Development & Communications Manager
U.S.VETS, the nation's largest veteran services nonprofit, seeks a Development and Communications Manager at our Washington, DC site.
As the nation's largest veteran services nonprofit, U.S.VETS provides more than 5,500 veterans each night with housing, counseling, career services and comprehensive support at 32 residential and service sites. With a mission to end veteran homelessness, U.S.VETS is developing housing across the country and expanding vital homeless prevention programs that provide post-9/11 veterans and families with career and mental health services to successfully transition to civilian life.
The U.S.VETS- Washingotn, DC Development & Communications Manager reports directly to the Executive Director and is primarily responsible for management and expansion of U.S.VETS site fundraising, communications, and community engagement.
Responsibilities:
General Fundraising (80%)

• Work directly with Site Executive Director to oversee site fundraising, communications, and community engagement; increase private revenue annually to meet projected goals. Current revenue exceeds $355,857.00 annually.
• Partner with National Development staff to execute and expand fundraising and communications activities; participate in national development calls, teleconferences, and meetings.
• Manage all signature events, including administration, fundraising logistics and execution, secure and manage 3rd party, donor-hosted and other events as needed, working with Executive Director, Advisory Council, Committee.
• Lead growth of corporate fundraising through identification and direct solicitation of prospects for event sponsorships, in-kind and capital investments.
• Oversee all donor engagement; increase individual giving through donor solicitation and stewardship, and independent coordination of direct mail and e-appeals.
• Identify prospects for individual and corporate support, conduct prospect research, initiate, and conduct direct outreach and solicitation, independently and/or in partnership with senior leadership.
• Serve as community representative, facilitate presentations for the Executive Director and program leadership, deliver presentations to local businesses, faith-based groups, and community associations.
• Secure in-kind contributions for events, programs, and facilities, including identifying and partnering with local community groups, business, and others to increase donations.
• Engage community and corporate volunteers, develop, and oversee individual and group volunteer projects, manage and steward volunteers on-site and at events.
• Utilize Blackbaud RE NXT database to create records, record cash/in-kind contributions, send acknowledgments, and track actions and contacts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Communications (20%)

• Manage site communications, public relations, and marketing; secure client success stories, develop all social media engagement, website updates, coordinate media and advertising.
• Maintain site development and communications calendar, report on site fundraising efforts to the National office.
• Develop and manage branded collateral, presentations, marketing materials and communications; ensure consistent use of organization brand, mission, and messaging.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Requirements:

• Bachelors degree required.
• 3-5 years fundraising experience, particularly including special events, individual and corporate giving.
• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment in managing donor and community relationships.
• Initiative to personally request and secure investments from individuals, corporations, and community groups.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities, strong time management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to listen to and effectively communicate with colleagues and donors.
• Flexibility, creativity, and initiative required to create new opportunities.
• Strong Microsoft Office, database, and administration skills.

United States Veterans Initiative is a non-profit organization whose mission is the successful transition of military veterans and their families through the provision of housing, counseling, career development and comprehensive support.
Please provide resume and cover letter to:
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Submissions without a resume or cover letter will not be considered.
REV 06.21.2023
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