Director of Philanthropy and Community Engagement, Samaritan Inns

Samaritan Inns, Inc.

Director of Philanthropy and Community
Engagement
Location:
Washington, DC

ABOUT SAMARITAN INNS

At Samaritan Inns, Inc., we are driven by a deep commitment to
transforming lives and building a community where individuals
overcome addiction and homelessness to achieve lasting recovery.
Established with a mission to provide comprehensive, compassionate
care in an environment of support and accountability, Samaritan
Inns has been a beacon of hope in Washington, DC, for nearly 40
years. We strip away layers of grief, trauma, mental illness,
injustice, poverty, and abuse by creating the space to help our
clients find themselves and return to the simple act of living.
Samaritan Inns is a program that works, saves lives, and lasts.
People leave better and live better. At Samaritan Inns, we seek to
fulfill our biblical mandate to care for vulnerable populations and
strive to do this in a Christian faith-based program that treats
the whole person – body, mind, and spirit.  

POSITION SUMMARY 

The Director of Philanthropy and Community Engagement is a new
role designed to lead all aspects of development and engagement,
including special events, fundraising, communication and volunteer
operations, and in-kind donations. The Director supervises two
staff: a full-time Development Associate and a part-time
Development Associate/Communications and Outreach Coordinator. The
Director works closely with the President and CEO, the Director of
Finance, the Board of Directors, and volunteer committees. The
Director reports to the President and CEO and will be instrumental
in shaping a strategic development department. They will assess and
realign the current fundraising program and rebuild a sustainable
funding model, emphasizing building a robust major and leadership
gifts program and growing a vibrant prospect pool.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Director role requires a strategic mindset, strong
leadership skills, and the ability to build a robust fundraising
model while effectively managing internal relationships across the
organization and external relationships to support Samaritan Inns’
mission and goals.

Strategy

Serve as a thought partner to the
President/CEO and Board members on strategic fundraising and
engagement
Serve as a key member of leadership
in  organizational  strategic and annual planning
Develop, manage, and implement the
annual development plan, including revenue/expense projecting
Develop, manage, and implement a
fundraising strategy to include a major and leadership gifts
program

Development and Events

Collaborate with staff and
stakeholders to promote a compelling brand platform to potential
donors through marketing and messaging materials
Develop and oversee a prospect
research function for the department
Maintain and manage current funder
relationships 
Cultivate new partnerships and
potential donors
Oversee grant writing and reporting
activities
Manage all fundraising events,
including planning and execution
Lead and manage direct solicitations
of donors
Oversee in-kind donation
programs

Marketing and Communication

Oversee the marketing and
communication function of Samaritan Inns
Collaborate with the President and
CEO in making presentations in the community to promote Samaritan
Inns

Staff and Volunteer Management

Oversee all aspects of staff and
volunteer management
Conduct team building, hiring,
mentoring, and performance evaluations
Oversee the vibrant volunteer
program

Community Engagement

Engage in the community to expand and
build partnerships for fundraising and institutional building
Work with outside counsel in the
first six months, contributing to various tasks
Assist in crafting a powerful Case
for Support for the organization

Systems Development

Develop office systems and functions,
including gift processing, prospect and donor histories, general
stewardship, and fundraising reporting to create efficiencies and
streamline processes

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in business,
communications, or a related field is required
Minimum eight years of non-profit
fundraising in the Washington, DC region
Solid commitment to building a
fundraising program with demonstrated experience in:
Annual Giving/Membership
Major and Leadership Gift Work and
Growth
Special Events
Fundraising Database
Communications
Capital Campaign experience
desirable.
Understanding and experience within
the Washington, DC philanthropic community

Strong writing skills
Strong business and relationship
management skills
Basic knowledge of Word, Excel, and
PowerPoint 
Proficient in traditional and
innovative fundraising techniques
Experience in face-to-face
solicitation, proposal writing, planning special events, and
solicitation through phone, direct mail, and digital
solicitation
Strong interpersonal
skills 

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Salary commensurate with experience. The salary range is
$150,000 – $160,000. Samaritan Inns provides a generous benefits
package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; 
vacation and sick leave; 11 holidays; one birthday holiday;
flexible spending plan; participation in a tax-deferred annuity
plan; and life insurance. All staff are encouraged to participate
in continuing professional development opportunities. 

HOW TO APPLY

Samaritan Inns has retained the LeaderFit executive search firm
to lead this search. Applicants will be asked to submit a cover
letter and resume via the LeaderFit application portal. 

Click
HERE to submit your application.