Temporary SVP, Resource Development - Addison Group : Job Details

Overview

Job title: Temporary Senior Vice President, Resource Development. Location: Washington, D.C. Industry: Nonprofit / Philanthropy. Assignment Type: Contract (Indefinite). Pay: $60–$80 per hour depending on experience. Work Schedule: Hybrid; two days onsite per week, with occasional evenings or weekends as needed.

About Our Client: Addison Group is partnering with a mission-driven nonprofit organization seeking a seasoned executive to lead its resource development division. Our client is committed to advancing community impact nationwide and requires a strategic leader to shape, grow, and diversify its funding portfolio.

Job Description

The Senior Vice President of Resource Development serves as the organization's chief fundraising strategist and a key advisor to the CEO. This role will oversee a high-performing team, drive long-term revenue growth, and establish strong national partnerships that sustain and expand the organization's mission.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a multi-year funding strategy to diversify and expand non-federal revenue streams.
• Partner with executive leadership to align fundraising efforts with organizational strategy and long-term growth goals.
• Build, strengthen, and steward strategic partnerships with top-tier funders, corporate leaders, and philanthropic organizations.
• Lead and mentor a development team to achieve ambitious outcomes and measurable results.
• Use data-driven insights to guide fundraising strategies, track performance, and report on outcomes.
• Represent the organization nationally through speaking engagements, convenings, and thought leadership opportunities.
• Ensure donor retention and long-term engagement through innovative stewardship strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced education preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive fundraising, resource development, or related experience, with at least 8 years in executive leadership roles.
• Demonstrated success managing large-scale fundraising strategies for organizations with budgets exceeding $100M.
• Proven experience building organizational capacity, strengthening systems, and scaling fundraising operations.
• Expertise in cultivating and maintaining relationships with high-level stakeholders across corporate, philanthropic, and nonprofit sectors.
• Strong executive communication, data-driven decision-making, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a national nonprofit, network-based, or multi-sector environment.
• Background in community development, affordable housing, or related sectors.

Additional Details

• Travel required up to 25%.
• Must be comfortable in a fast-paced environment with extensive computer use.
• Opportunity to supervise a hard-working team.

Benefits

• This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).
• Flexible hybrid schedule with work-life balance in mind.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

Other

Seniority level: Not Applicable

Employment type: Temporary

Job function: Administrative

Industries: Staffing and Recruiting

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