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Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Title: Chief Development Officer
Date: October 2019
Department: Development and Communications Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
FLSA Status: Exempt

At the Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless (MCCH) (www.mcch.net), the Chief Development Officer will work in collaboration with passionate and talented colleagues dedicated to ending homelessness in Montgomery County. MCCH fosters a supportive and inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity in backgrounds and beliefs that strengthen innovative practices essential to achieving our vision of creating a community where everyone has a safe, stable, and affordable place to call home. If you would like to contribute your unique experience and skill sets to help us achieve this vision, please email your cover letter and resume to jobs@mcch.net.

General Description: The Chief Development Officer is responsible for the development and implementation of effective strategies for fundraising, communications, volunteer management, and advocacy to meet short and long-term needs of the Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless (MCCH). The Chief Development Officer provides strategic leadership to the overall organization as a member of the MCCH Executive Team; and supervises a staff of five including a Donor Relationship Manager, Grants Manager, Community Engagement Specialist, Development and Communications Coordinator, and Development Assistant.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Fundraising
Design and implement a comprehensive development strategy to achieve significant revenue goals to support the mission, vision and strategic direction of the organization.
Expand revenue from all fundraising targets to include individuals, corporations. congregations, and other community groups through direct mail, workplace giving, special events, major gifts, planned gifts and other fundraising initiatives.
Manage grant research, requests and reports for federal, state, and local government funding agencies, as well as private foundations.
Ensure that the organization has a highly functioning system for donor stewardship.
Ensure strong development operations including data entry and management, donor acknowledgments, gift processing, and income reconciliation.

Communications
Oversee the organization’s communications activities including press, website, and social media, and such marketing materials as videos, newsletters, and annual reports.
Serve as MCCH’s secondary external spokesperson to media and community members.
Thoroughly understand and articulate MCCH’s mission and strategies to end homelessness.
Serve as a member of the Montgomery County Interagency Commission on Homelessness’ Communications Committee.
Support Chief Executive Officer with written communications of critical information.

Advocacy
Collaborate with Chief Executive Officer on advocacy activities that engage community members and elected officials on public policy issues and funding needs.
Supports Chief Executive Officer in delivering testimony to elected officials

Community Engagement
Supports community members’ engagement through individual and group volunteer projects, including but not limited to our: Holiday Gift program, Back to School Fair, Urgent Needs Taskforce Facebook group, Men’s shelter meal program, Men’s shelter employment program; and Seneca Heights Apartments Educational Program (tutoring).

Management
Works collaboratively with the Board of Directors and the Board Development committee to create and implement a long-term development plan to guide growth in resource development activities and ensure the organization’s sustainability.
Prepares progress and activity reports for Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors.
Supports and builds upon MCCH’s culture of storytelling to support development efforts.
Stays abreast of philanthropic and social trends on fundraising and homelessness issues.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Graduate degree in nonprofit management, development, marketing, or related field preferred.
At least ten years of progressively responsible development and/or communications experience in a nonprofit organization, including five years in a supervisory role. Will consider combination of qualifications equal to educational and work experience.
Exceptional interpersonal, organizational and multi-tasking skills; highly organized, possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Enjoys contributing as a team player and is committed to social justice and poverty solutions.
Demonstrated expertise in methods of fundraising, grant seeking, communications, and public relations.
Grant and proposal writing experience.
Ability to manage and maintain fiscal accountability.
Ability to solve problems, negotiate and deal with a variety of concrete variables.
Ability to speak effectively before large and small groups.

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The Committee for Montgomery is searching for a part-time contractor to manage the organization. 

This contract includes responsibility for overseeing the administration, programs and strategic plan of the Committee for Montgomery. Some of the key duties of this role are: government relations, fundraising, administrative, marketing, communication and community outreach. The contract requires attendance at monthly Board meetings and monthly Executive Committee meetings. 

Plan of work 

Oversee Programming for the Organization

• Lead the organization in a manner that supports and guides the overall mission, as defined by the Board of Directors.
• Plan, execute, and secure sponsors for the Annual Breakfast, as well as other events that may, from time to time, be created by the Board of Directors.
• Implement programs and policies that support the organization’s mission.
• Plan and execute the monthly Board meetings
• Manage the day to day operations including all administrative tasks.
• Other duties as assigned by the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors.

Legislative Advocacy

• Advocate for CfM’s Legislative Agenda with the State Legislature.
• Maintain a current roster of the Montgomery County State Delegation.
• Establish and maintain relationships with the Montgomery County State Delegation. 

Board Liaison

• Oversee Board and committee meetings.
• Communicate effectively with the Board and provide timely and accurate information pertinent for the Board to function.
• Seek the Board’s involvement in policy decisions, fundraising and increase overall visibility throughout the County and the State.

Financial Oversight

• Lead the organization’s fundraising effort to establish a new source(s) of revenue to strategically grow the budget over time. 
• Be responsible for the fiscal integrity of the organization. Propose annual operating budget, ensure maximum resource utilization and keep the organization in a positive financial position.
• Oversee the bookkeeping function and present monthly financial statements.
• Where appropriate, review and approve contracts for services.

Communications and Marketing

• Maintain a digital presence for the organization.
• Oversee the website and social media accounts.

Spokesperson and External Outreach 

• Serve as a primary spokesperson to the organization’s constituents, the media and the general public.
• Establish and maintain relationships with various organizations throughout the County and State and utilize those relationships to strategically enhance the organization’s mission.

Qualifications

Education

BS/BA in business management, public administration, or a related degree or comparable experience with 3+ years of experience in financial management of nonprofit or grant-funded organizations.  

Additional Requirements

• Management experience within a non-profit organization required.
• Knowledge of fiscal management principles, data analysis, and reporting required.
• Knowledge and experience in managing large scale events required.
• Knowledge and experience working in Montgomery County highly desired.
• Government relations experience highly desired.
• Knowledge and experience working in database management. 
• Fundraising experience with corporate donors, as well as potential grantors. 
• Ability to leverage personal, professional and organizational connections in a productive and strategic manner.
• Strong and proven communication, presentation, technical writing and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines and deliverables.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work remotely.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office programs, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

TO APPLY: Send resume and cover letter to Marilyn Balcombe at mbalcombe@ggchamber.org. 

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