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Catholic Charities San Francisco

Chief officer

Catholic Charities San Francisco, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199


Catholic Charities San Francisco



San Francisco, CAFounded in 1853 and rooted in Catholic traditions of charity and justice, Catholic Charities CYO (CCCYO) supports families, aging and adults with disabilities, immigrants, and youth through social services and opportunities for healthy growth and development.Catholic Charities CYO is known, respected, and valued as a leader in providing direct services, advocating for social justice, and collaborating to define and address the most pressing human services needs in the communities served. The organization’s core values stem from basic human principles - respect, compassion, and accountability. CCCYO remains determined to compassionately serve the most marginalized and vulnerable, regardless of circumstance or religious affiliation. CCCYO’s clients represent all people: individuals, families, children, youth, adults, and seniors. The organization welcomes everyone with compassion, understanding, and respect; its results change lives.Catholic Charities CYO is one of the largest, most-comprehensive human services agencies in Northern California, serving more than 70,000 people annually through more than 30 diverse programs in San Francisco, San Mateo, and Marin Counties. As an integral part of served communities, CCCYO plays a pivotal role in keeping community neighborhoods diverse, productive, safe, and healthy.Catholic Charities CYO creates lasting, data-driven solutions to some of the most pressing human challenges in its communities: homelessness, aging in isolation, generational poverty, HIV/AIDS, inequality, and immigration, to name a few. The compelling stories that result from CCCYO’s programmatic work inspire and drive all those associated with its efforts. The organization thrives on making positive changes for individuals and families. Success is measured in the number of people served and helped with the quality of care and programs CCCYO provides. These programs are fueled by diverse and dedicated staff, caring volunteers, and generous donors.This iconic organization, although vibrant and more relevant than ever, is prepared to redouble its efforts to further strengthen and provide visibility to its position as the leading human services agency in the Bay Area. To that end, an immediate critical area of focus for CCCYO is the organization’s fundraising operation; a robust, growth-driven, integrated fundraising program that values both relationships with a variety of communities and data as essential for CCCYO to meet its ambitious goals and objectives.Learn more about Catholic Charities CYO at https://www.catholiccharitiessf.org!Position ResponsibilitiesCatholic Charities CYO seeks a deeply experienced and dynamic Chief Philanthropy Officer (CPO) to lead all aspects of the development enterprise, unifying all elements of the fundraising operation, driving innovation and outreach across multiple channels, maximizing impact, and achieving significant, sustained revenue growth. This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated and mission- driven development professional to play a leadership role, enabling significant transformational impact on contributed revenue, and ultimately further strengthening CCCYO in making the Bay Area a safer and healthier place for vulnerable communities.Specifically, the Chief Philanthropy Officer will be responsible for:Creating and implementing a cohesive, collaborative, and unified fundraising program; monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of the fundraising infrastructure and programProviding strategic leadership to all organization-wide funding programs and activity with a collective, organization-wide responsibility for an annual budget of approximately $60 million as well as an additional goal of approximately $6-10 million in corporate, philanthropic and individual gifts in the fiscal yearPartnering with the CEO, other organizational leaders and development staff to set, support, and implement an integrated fundraising strategy that expands the support base of CCCYO and drives revenue growth above sector benchmarksDeepening relationships with and inspiring a broad set of donors that may include private and family philanthropy, corporate allies as well as CCCYO board and key volunteers/donorsLeading and inspiring a diverse fundraising team which includes building capacity that leverages tools, analytics and data to expand reach and maximize effectivenessEnsuring that CCCYO’s culture, systems, and procedures support fund development and partner with programmatic entities to increase impact and visibilityProfile of the Successful CandidateCCCYO seeks an energetic, outward-facing, hands-on fundraising professional who shares a passion for CCCYO’s mission, combined with a strong interest in addressing the community’s most vital issues and the ability to position the organization as a community leader. CCCYO embraces the attributes, characteristics, and perspectives that make each person unique, respecting all differences, visible and invisible, and challenging prejudice and bias that consciously or unconsciously target people from all walks of life. Just as CCCYO is dedicated to the principles of justice, equity, diversity and inclusion, the organization expects its staff, partners, volunteers and supporters to commit to these same values.More specifically, CCCYO seeks a professional who has:Deep passion for and commitment to CCCYO’s mission to protect the most vulnerableAbility to inspire and engage others as a senior leader of an impactful organizationAn understanding of and commitment to justice, equity, diversity and inclusion with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders from various backgrounds; high level of cultural competency with respect to race, ethnicity, national origin, culture, ability, religion, sexual orientation and gender identity and expression; and a demonstrated high level of emotional intelligenceSignificant professional experience in progressively responsible development leadership positions, which includes work in all functional areas (individual giving, institutional giving, planned giving, stewardship, foundations, board relations) and participation in a major capital campaign (planning, implementation, management, and successful conclusion), for an organization or institution of similar complexity with multiple stakeholdersDemonstrated ability to provide strategic and operational management, with at least 10 years of senior-level management experience, including creating and managing a multimillion-dollar budget and significant people management experienceA supportive and accessible management style with the ability to recruit and develop talented individuals who are accountable to established objectives and performance standardsExperience in strategic organizational assessment, development and design with success in rebuilding/restructuring a large-scale, comprehensive operation with a track record of significant revenue growthA personal history of securing numerous significant gifts (six, seven, and eight figures), including cultivation through solicitation and stewardship, as well as experience working with strategies for developing the next generation of major gift donorsDemonstrated ability to strategically move individuals and institutions across the spectrum of prospect development as well as success in securing gifts from both defined and new constituenciesThe cultural sensitivity required to effectively raise funds throughout the Bay Area’s business, social, political and faith communitiesStrength in developing the case for support and strategic, complex, and innovative fundraising plans, and executing against those plans to achieve strategic goals and objectivesExperience working directly with the most senior levels of an organization and a boardExperience identifying, nurturing, and motivating board or other volunteer leaders, and a sophisticated understanding of their role in building an effective philanthropic networkPrefer a track record of cultivating and maintaining professional relationships with the business, medical and technology sectors who can provide robust philanthropic supportDemonstrated ability to work with marketing and communications in support of achieving development goalsA functional understanding of how to effectively leverage various communication platforms and distribution channels for optimal exposure and impactSkills in organizational efficiency and project leadership, including demonstrated accomplishments while working with cross-functional teamsSkill at goal setting and measuring success, and agility in addressing alternate program directions when necessary to meet goals or respond to changing prioritiesThe ability to extract and analyze data to make effective, efficient decisions about development strategies and processesA forward-thinking mindset, driven by innovation, transformation, and impactA global orientation and knowledge of strategies and trends in human services philanthropy preferredA bachelor’s degree; advanced degree preferredStart TimeframeWe seek to have someone in place by early 2025.CompensationThis position offers a competitive salary and provides excellent benefits. We actively welcome all candidates from a wide range of backgrounds who have the skills to join and help lead this dynamic philanthropic institution – regardless of compensation history.Salary $ 195,000To ApplyAll applications are held in strict confidence. Please submit your credentials and a letter of interest to our recruiter, Liliana Benedict at: *********@catholiccharitiessf.orgBe careful - Don’t provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don't transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad .

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