Vice President of Development

Creative Mindset Consulting has been retained by End Time Harvest Ministries to recruit for the Vice President of Development.

About End Time Harvest Ministries:

End Time Harvest Ministries is an award-winning 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. End Time Harvest Ministries (ETHM) is the only organization providing in-school youth development programming in Prince George’s County, MD. Embedded into one of Prince George’s County’s largest high schools, Bladensburg High School, ETHM is the only organization in Prince George’s County that offers youth a paid summer employment program in addition to in-school and after-school programming during the academic year. This additional summer programming increases our youth’s engagement with ETHM and prepares and excites students to enter the workforce following their high school graduation. The skills students learn in our programs prepare them to give back to their community, so when our students succeed, Prince George’s County succeeds as well.

End Time Harvest Ministries is proud to display the Standards for Excellence® seal awarded by the Maryland Association of Nonprofit Organizations. Accreditation in the Standards for Excellence® is bestowed only to the most well-managed and responsibly governed nonprofit organizations that have demonstrated compliance with 55 specific Standards for Excellence® based on honesty, integrity, fairness, respect, trust, responsibility, and accountability. End Time Harvest Ministries has met, complied with, and integrated the Standards for Excellence® into all its activities to successfully complete this voluntary certification program. For more information about the Standards for Excellence program, please visit www.StandardsForExcellence.org.

End Time Harvest Ministries was founded by Rev. Gail Addison in 1996 with a vision to heal our communities by healing our youth. Since the founding of End Time Harvest Ministries, Rev. Addison has served as the organization’s integral Executive Director. Under Rev. Addison’s leadership, the organization has experienced significant growth over its 29-year history. End Time Harvest Ministries has served more than 11,000 students and families, growing the annual budget to $750,000, and employing three full-time staff members to include a, 2 Academic Success Coaches, Vice President of Development and the President & CEO. Additionally, End Time Harvest Ministries employs outsourcing services for accounting, development, marketing & communications, and human resources at End Time Harvest Ministries.

The Opportunity:

End Time Harvest Ministries is seeking a results-driven and entrepreneurial Vice President of Development & Marketing (VPDM) to amplify our impact by securing funding to sustain our programs and services, raising awareness about our priorities, and expanding our community of advocates. The VPDM will oversee fundraising and grantmaking, marketing and communications, community building and grassroots activation, and systems building. They will execute an integrated vision to attract, rally, and sustain our diverse network of donors, partners, and champions, working closely with the CEO to collectively raise a budget of $700,000. End Time Harvest Ministries will expect the VPDM to raise $75,000 of new money within the first year of employment. Thereafter, End Time Harvest Ministries will expect the VPDM to increase fundraising by 30 percent each year until we reach the goal of $200,000 annually.

The ideal candidate is a passionate storyteller who is skilled in utilizing marketing tools to create engaging content, events, and communications that drive the actions of donors and partners. They will also have a deep understanding of fundraising and donor stewardship best practices and a proven track record of thinking outside the box to generate funds. They will be excited about the opportunity to build a large community that is taking action, through philanthropy and advocacy, to improve out of school time and expand opportunity for students from low-income communities.

Key Responsibilities:

Essential Responsibilities

Fundraising Strategy & Execution (60%)

• • Develop and implement a fundraising plan with clear goals, objectives, and strategies to raise $200,000 dollars (at least $75,000 of new money within year one) the aim of substantially increasing the budget over the next two to three years
  • Provide direction and thought partnership to the CEO to drive the exploration of new fundraising sources and initiatives and facilitate the successful execution of solicitations.
  • Establish a system for identifying and attracting new potential donors with a focus on strengthening the pipeline of and retaining high-capacity, influential funders.
  • Research grant opportunities and partner with the outsourced Communications consultant to prepare proposals for submission including writing and organizing materials, monitoring applications, and submitting progress reports.
  • Collaborate with the CEO and outsourced accounting team to ensure sustainable budgeting by creating and monitoring revenue projections, identifying key trends, and implementing strategic adjustments.

Marketing & Communications (20%)

• • Create and execute a comprehensive communications and marketing strategy to elevate the brand identity of End Time Harvest Ministries.
  • Work alongside the outsourced communications team to create fundraising collateral aimed at increasing donations and engagement including annual reports, presentations, email communications, digital advertising, website content, and other marketing materials.
  • Support the outsourced communications team in building a strong social media presence that showcases relevant content to enhance community awareness of youth development issues and expand our audience across multiple platforms; monitor and test new approaches to ensure high engagement and reach.

Donor Activation & Engagement (10%)

• • Build up and manage a multi-channel engagement plan that activates, grows, and sustains End Time Harvest Ministries supporters, community leaders, educators, and parents.
  • Establish a targeted stewardship program including appeals, campaigns, special projects, and events to keep donors and supporters informed about End Time Harvest Ministries key priorities and successes, increase engagement, and cultivate annual giving commitments.
  • Manage the development and execution of community-centric digital giving strategies that increase small-dollar revenue from campaigns and contribute to the expansion and diversification of our donor base.
  • In conjunction with the CEO, implement programs, initiatives, and events to maximize the participation of our network of supporters in our advocacy efforts such as messaging elected representatives, participation in rallies, and attendance at legislative sessions.

Data Analysis & Reporting (10%)

• • Maintain and optimize the CRM system to effectively track and enhance interactions with supporters, partners, and key decision-makers; foster a data-driven decision-making culture by equipping staff with the skills to use tools and gather actionable insights.
  • Design and manage a donor and partner segmentation system with clear strategies for consistent engagement and incentives based on giving levels and/or political engagement levels.
  • Oversee the donor database, gift processing, acknowledgments, and recognition; establish processes to improve data integrity and track and analyze fundraising results.
  • Ensure the timely submission of grant performance reports in adherence with funder requirements.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• • 4+ years of experience in fundraising, marketing, sales, or business development.
  • A strong commitment to End Time Harvest Ministries mission and the drive to serve students from low-income communities have futures filled with opportunity.
  • Knowledge of evolving philanthropy and marketing trends within the education, nonprofit, political, and advocacy sectors.
  • Track record of developing and executing highly successful digital fundraising campaigns.
  • Experience in utilizing CRM software and tools and skilled in refining organizational infrastructure for enhanced efficiency; commitment to using technology to enhance impact.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to track, analyze, and report on the performance of donor and community initiatives.
  • Efficient and detail-oriented, with a strategic thinking mindset; comfortable flexing between strategy and execution.
  • Ability to build strong cross-department relationships and actively collaborate while managing multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Demonstrated ability to take initiative, work independently, and meet deadlines.
  • High level of ethics, integrity, and accountability with the ability to exercise discretion.
  • Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree a plus.