Career Blazers Nonprofit Search
Chief Development Officer
Career Blazers Nonprofit Search, Boston, MA, United States
Chief Development Officer
Boston, MA
Onsite
Position Overview
Be a part of a nonprofit dedicated to ending homelessness and providing support in its local area. As the Chief Development Officer, you will be responsible for developing a yearly fundraising plan while overseeing a five-person Development team.
Responsibilities
- Create an annual revenue plan and long-term growth strategy
- Act as chief fundraiser, deepening current donor gifts and building multi-level enterprise relationships with corporate partners
- Provide Development updates at all Board of Directors meetings, and work closely with the board on their giving and fundraising strategies
- Set strategy and oversee organization’s donor-facing events
- Contribute to the development and execution of organizational strategy as an integral member of the senior leadership team
- Oversee a team including two direct reports
- Reinforce the team’s donor-centric culture
- Manage the department's budget and effectively communicate budget decisions and parameters with team members
- Set clear benchmarks for the team and regularly reflect on progress through data tracking and analysis
- Collaborate with the CFO and finance team on a regular basis
- Ensure data and giving integrity, gift operations and records
- Remain current on funding sources and trends
- Implement a robust stewardship program aimed at cultivating deeper ties with donors
- Create efficient and effective processes for Development Operations
- Host 1,000+ volunteers annually in an array of activities
- Raise awareness and brand recognition through robust marketing efforts
- Manage external consultants and vendors who work closely with the external relations team
- Collaborate with program, real estate, and data teams to source and honor client progress/data
- Maintain up-to-date and consistent messaging in all materials/outlets
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s preferred
- 10+ years of professional experience with a successful track record in non-profit fundraising across a variety of revenue streams
- Experience in closing multi-year commitments and catalyst gifts at the $100K+ level
- Tangible experience of having created/implemented an annual strategic development plan
- Strong critical and reflective thinking with the ability to make strategic and data-driven decisions
- Experience building and leading teams and guiding team members' growth and development
- Experience leading or collaborating with a Board of Directors
- Flexible and adaptable style; a leader who can positively impact both strategic and tactical fundraising initiatives
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organizational and time management skills with strong attention to detail
- Ability to work efficiently and effectively to balance management and execution of short- and long-term projects
Compensation
- Salary: $200,000 - $210,000
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Pet insurance
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Commuter benefit program
- 9 paid holidays, 20 days of PTO, 12 sick days
- Employer-sponsored retirement program