Summary
Description
About the National Fair Housing Alliance
The National Fair Housing Alliance (NFHA) has an immediate opening for a dynamic, results-oriented visionary to serve as its Vice President of Development. NFHA leads the fair housing movement and is the nation's only national organization exclusively dedicated to eliminating all forms of housing discrimination and ensuring equitable housing opportunities for all people and communities. NFHA is also the trade association for organizations working to advance fair housing opportunities in communities throughout the nation.
We have a diverse, experienced, mission-driven, and impactful team that has developed equity-based policies at the federal, state, and local levels to expand fair housing opportunities; brought precedent-setting litigation to eliminate some of the most heinous forms of housing discrimination; conducted groundbreaking research to promote equitable solutions; and invested millions of dollars in underserved communities. We have solid relationships, built on trust, with national, regional, and local organizations, and we effectively draw upon these connections to reach vital goals. We are game changers that millions of people rely upon every day to access housing and housing-related services in well-resourced, inclusive, thriving communities.
Where you live matters. It affects every aspect of your life and determines whether you have access to the options and opportunities we all need to thrive. Yet despite important existing federal laws, more than 4 million acts of housing discrimination occur in the U.S. each year, and housing inequality remains stubbornly entrenched. That is why—through its education and outreach, member services, public policy and advocacy, housing and community development, responsible AI, enforcement, and consulting and compliance programs—NFHA is ensuring survivors of discrimination are made whole, dismantling longstanding barriers to equity, rooting out bias, and building inclusive, well-resourced, resilient communities.
To learn more about NFHA, please visit https://nationalfairhousing.org/.
Position Summary
NFHA seeks a dynamic, visionary, and results-oriented leader as its Vice President of Development, to serve as a key leadership team member and an active participant in making strategic fundraising decisions for the organization. In partnership with the Executive Leadership Team members, this position is responsible for all fundraising and development activities, including strategy, managing the department budget, coaching staff, and building a Development Team to meet revenue goals. The successful candidate will help forge new relationships to build NFHA's visibility, impact, and financial resources.
The Vice President of Development will also design and implement a comprehensive plan for developing key external alliances by cultivating individual and institutional philanthropic support. The Vice President of Development will have primary responsibility for fulfilling NFHA’s $20M annual budget goals by establishing and growing the fundraising team, donor cultivation and proposal preparation, and soliciting gifts for individual, government, corporate, and foundation support.
The incumbent will expand and diversify NFHA's donor base/pipeline and work closely with other team members to secure funding for mission-focused investments to support NFHA’s programs. It is expected that the amount raised by NFHA will increase in future years as the Vice President of Development systematically and effectively strengthens the organization's overall fundraising capacity.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the annual fundraising plan to meet the organization's annual fundraising goals through a combination of stewarding NFHA's current portfolio to renew and scale gifts and growing the pipeline of donors.
- Actively work with the President and CEO and the Executive Leadership Team and others as deemed appropriate to develop and implement a comprehensive development strategy and plan, including individual giving, corporate and foundation support, government grants, and other revenue sources.
- Cultivate, nurture and maintain key relationships to fulfill fundraising plan goals and objectives.
- Maintain an effective donor Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platform to monitor all donor information. Manage systems and software to track, cultivate, and recognize donors as well as track and cultivate prospects. This includes managing NFHA’s donor database and wealth screening tools.
- Maintain the integrity of donor relationships, including the understanding of the needs and interests of major donors.
- Monitor and report regularly on the progress of the development program including providing and presenting reports and projections to the Board’s Resource Development and Advisory Committee and the Executive Leadership Team.
- Staff the Resource Development and Advisory Board Committee.
- Have primary responsibility for developing and executing all funding proposals; write and archive all proposals with a long-term relationship-management approach.
- Develop and implement a stewardship program to cultivate deeper ties with major gift donors.
- With foresight and a proactive approach, oversee research into appropriate new funding sources and philanthropic trends to help position NFHA ahead of major funding changes or trends.
- Coordinate signature fundraising and donor stewardship events and provide leadership in coordinating other key events in partnership with the Education and Outreach Team.
- Develop strategic briefing and communication materials.
- Identify, develop, and mentor the development team, including the newly hired Grants Manager.
Qualifications
NFHA seeks an outstanding individual with the following qualifications to join our team.
- Bachelor’s Degree or professional equivalent. CFRE certification preferred.
- 10+ years of professional experience in a nonprofit organization with 5+ years in a senior management development role.
- Proven track record developing and executing winning fundraising strategies and techniques across all fundraising verticals for organizations with operating budgets at or above $20M.
- Ability to construct, articulate, and implement annual strategic resource development plans.
- Demonstrated standard of executing high-quality work.
- Demonstrated experience establishing moves management and overseeing the setup and management of a CRM.
- A professional and resourceful style and ability to work independently and as a strong leader and team player who takes initiative and has strong task and project management skills.
- Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to influence and engage a wide range of donors and build long-term relationships.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Demonstrated commitment to professional growth and development.
- Ability to represent the NFHA professionally and authentically. High energy and passion for NFHA's mission are essential.
- Demonstrated commitment to civil and human rights.
- Commitment to contributing to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work culture that actively seeks to ensure all team members feel welcome and an integral part of the organization.
The candidate selected for this position is expected to travel approximately 25% of the time with predominantly domestic travel.
Application Process:
The annual salary range for this role is between $150,000-$175,000. Salary is commensurate with experience. NFHA offers:
- 100% paid health, vision, and dental coverage for employees and family
- 100% paid life, long-term disability, and long-term care insurance
- Generous employer contribution to 403(b) retirement benefit plan
- Comprehensive paid time off benefits, including holidays, vacation and sick leave
Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter. Incomplete applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
The position will remain open until filled.
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Statement:
NFHA values and encourages diversity in its workforce. NFHA supports affirmative action and is dedicated to promoting equal employment opportunities. NFHA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, disability, matriculation, political affiliation, or any other category or characteristic protected by the laws of the United States or the District of Columbia.
