Girl Scouts of Gateway Council
Chief Development Officer
Girl Scouts of Gateway Council, Jacksonville, Florida, United States, 32290
Title:
Chief Development Officer (CDO)
Reports to:
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Classification/FLSA Status:
Full-Time, Exempt
Location:
Jacksonville, FL (Hybrid; must reside in or relocate to Jacksonville, FL)
Salary Range:
$135,000–$150,000
Position Summary:
The Chief Development Officer (CDO) provides strategic leadership and management of all fundraising and advocacy efforts at the Girl Scouts of Gateway Council (GSGC). Responsible for driving philanthropic revenue, the CDO leads the development team to raise a minimum of $1.5M annually through diverse initiatives. As part of the executive leadership team, the CDO works closely with the CEO and executive team, Board of Directors, and key staff to advance the council’s mission and strategic goals and serves as a key executive leadership team member and active participant in making organizational strategic decisions to finance the organization’s growth and development. The CDO manages a team of 3 full-time staff and 2 contract fundraising professionals across GSGC’s 35-county region in North Florida.
Essential Roles and Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership:
Lead the development team to meet annual fundraising goals aligned with organizational priorities.
Ensure all philanthropic programs and strategies work toward eliminating racial, ethnic, and socio-economic disparities for an educated, thriving, and equitable community.
Collaborate with the CEO and executive leadership to develop and update the annual development plan.
Manage the department’s budget, setting fundraising targets based on previous performance in partnership with the CEO and finance team.
Coordinate with Programs, Marketing & Communications, and executive leadership to ensure cohesive efforts.
Team and Department Management:
Supervise and support individual and annual fund managers, corporate and foundation relations managers, and development coordinators.
Oversee HR-related functions for the development team, including time-off requests, team building, and performance management.
Ensure strong communication with direct reports, providing regular feedback, performance reviews, and professional development opportunities.
Fundraising and Donor Engagement:
Oversee all departmental fundraising goals, ensuring monthly tracking of pledged and received revenue.
Cultivate and steward major donors alongside the CEO, individual fund managers, and designated board members.
Manage sponsor relationships and work with event chairs/co-chairs alongside the CEO, Corporate & Foundations Relations Manager, and contracted events team.
Events and Grant Initiatives:
Provide oversight to the Events Manager contractor, ensuring successful execution of fundraising events.
Drive strategic grant initiatives to increase access to Girl Scouts, particularly in target markets.
Communication and Advocacy:
Serve as the liaison between the Development team and the Board of Directors, CEO, and executive leadership.
Promote a culture of philanthropy within GSGC.
Other Responsibilities:
Perform other duties as assigned.
Registration as a member of Girl Scouts of Gateway Council.
Required Skills/Abilities:
Actively support GSGC’s and GSUSA’s commitment to diversity; proven to foster an inclusive environment.
Demonstrate high-level business acumen and a strong understanding of business practices.
Ability to effectively convey the organization’s mission, vision, and programs to potential donors.
Excellent presentation, public speaking, and writing skills.
Experience developing and administering work plans, budgets, and program evaluation.
Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and other database systems.
Valid Florida driver’s license and the ability to travel extensively across the council’s region.
Availability for flexible hours, including nights and weekends.
Ability to pass a DCF Level 2 background check, MVR History Search and Nationwide Criminal History screening.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Communications, Management, Public Relations, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred or equivalent experience.
Minimum of 7 years of progressive and innovative experience overseeing fundraising and development is required.
CFRE certification preferred.
Proven experience in strategic planning, capital campaigns, major gifts, planned giving, and endowment funds.
This position description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to provide a summary of the job and job segments. Any essential function or requirement of this job will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent or applicant be unable to perform the function due to a disability.
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Chief Development Officer (CDO)
Reports to:
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Classification/FLSA Status:
Full-Time, Exempt
Location:
Jacksonville, FL (Hybrid; must reside in or relocate to Jacksonville, FL)
Salary Range:
$135,000–$150,000
Position Summary:
The Chief Development Officer (CDO) provides strategic leadership and management of all fundraising and advocacy efforts at the Girl Scouts of Gateway Council (GSGC). Responsible for driving philanthropic revenue, the CDO leads the development team to raise a minimum of $1.5M annually through diverse initiatives. As part of the executive leadership team, the CDO works closely with the CEO and executive team, Board of Directors, and key staff to advance the council’s mission and strategic goals and serves as a key executive leadership team member and active participant in making organizational strategic decisions to finance the organization’s growth and development. The CDO manages a team of 3 full-time staff and 2 contract fundraising professionals across GSGC’s 35-county region in North Florida.
Essential Roles and Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership:
Lead the development team to meet annual fundraising goals aligned with organizational priorities.
Ensure all philanthropic programs and strategies work toward eliminating racial, ethnic, and socio-economic disparities for an educated, thriving, and equitable community.
Collaborate with the CEO and executive leadership to develop and update the annual development plan.
Manage the department’s budget, setting fundraising targets based on previous performance in partnership with the CEO and finance team.
Coordinate with Programs, Marketing & Communications, and executive leadership to ensure cohesive efforts.
Team and Department Management:
Supervise and support individual and annual fund managers, corporate and foundation relations managers, and development coordinators.
Oversee HR-related functions for the development team, including time-off requests, team building, and performance management.
Ensure strong communication with direct reports, providing regular feedback, performance reviews, and professional development opportunities.
Fundraising and Donor Engagement:
Oversee all departmental fundraising goals, ensuring monthly tracking of pledged and received revenue.
Cultivate and steward major donors alongside the CEO, individual fund managers, and designated board members.
Manage sponsor relationships and work with event chairs/co-chairs alongside the CEO, Corporate & Foundations Relations Manager, and contracted events team.
Events and Grant Initiatives:
Provide oversight to the Events Manager contractor, ensuring successful execution of fundraising events.
Drive strategic grant initiatives to increase access to Girl Scouts, particularly in target markets.
Communication and Advocacy:
Serve as the liaison between the Development team and the Board of Directors, CEO, and executive leadership.
Promote a culture of philanthropy within GSGC.
Other Responsibilities:
Perform other duties as assigned.
Registration as a member of Girl Scouts of Gateway Council.
Required Skills/Abilities:
Actively support GSGC’s and GSUSA’s commitment to diversity; proven to foster an inclusive environment.
Demonstrate high-level business acumen and a strong understanding of business practices.
Ability to effectively convey the organization’s mission, vision, and programs to potential donors.
Excellent presentation, public speaking, and writing skills.
Experience developing and administering work plans, budgets, and program evaluation.
Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and other database systems.
Valid Florida driver’s license and the ability to travel extensively across the council’s region.
Availability for flexible hours, including nights and weekends.
Ability to pass a DCF Level 2 background check, MVR History Search and Nationwide Criminal History screening.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Communications, Management, Public Relations, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred or equivalent experience.
Minimum of 7 years of progressive and innovative experience overseeing fundraising and development is required.
CFRE certification preferred.
Proven experience in strategic planning, capital campaigns, major gifts, planned giving, and endowment funds.
This position description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to provide a summary of the job and job segments. Any essential function or requirement of this job will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent or applicant be unable to perform the function due to a disability.
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