Chief Development Officer

Job Title: Chief Development Officer
Reports To: Chief Executive Officer
Location: Boston, MA 02115
Status: Full-time, Exempt
Salary: $200,000 - $210,000

OVERVIEW:
Reporting to the CEO, the Chief Development Officer (CDO) serves as a key leadership member of the Heading Home’s Senior Management team. In partnership with the CEO, COO, CFO and the Board of Directors, the CDO is responsible for all fundraising and development activities. In addition to supporting and fostering current relationships, the successful candidate will help forge new relationships to help build a more diversified funding base. The CDO will be responsible for developing a yearly fundraising plan that includes our annual fundraising events, our comprehensive volunteer programs, major gifts, foundations and the annual campaign.

This position will have the primary responsibility for implementing the infrastructure needed to grow our private funding. This position will expand and diversify Heading Home’s donor base/pipeline and work closely with other team members to secure funding for current and new initiatives.

It is expected that the amount raised by Heading Home will increase in future years as the CDO systematically and effectively strengthens the organization’s overall fundraising capacity.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support and partner with the CEO and board members on all major fundraising initiatives
• Actively work with the CEO and senior staff to develop and implement a comprehensive development strategy to include corporate, foundation, and individual donors
• As leader of the Development team, oversee the department’s goals to:
  • expand private fundraising to include a more diversified group of funders, by industry, and build a major donor program
  • sustain successful events and associated revenue streams
  • remain current on funding sources and trends, with foresight, to help position Heading Home ahead of major funding changes or trends
  • monitor all donor information; provide and present statistical analysis to CEO and senior leadership
  • develop and implement a stewardship program aimed at cultivating deeper ties with donors
  • create efficient and effective processes for Development Operations to ensure accuracy in processing and attributing private donations
  • offer high-ROI volunteer programs
  • monitor and report regularly to the CEO on the progress of the development program
  • raise awareness and brand recognition through robust marketing efforts
• Identify, develop, and mentor the Development team
• Manage meetings, agendas, and seek counsel of Development Committee on all fundraising initiatives
• Liaise with C-Suite on agency-wide direction and initiatives

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Heading Home, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

Work Environment

• Cubicle space within large office building; prolonged sitting at a desk and working on a computer, OR, requires equal amounts of sitting and standing, must be able to climb stairs. Office is open to the public and visitors only by appointment. Position requires a minimum of four days onsite. Office is climate controlled with heat and air conditioning.
• Must be able to occasionally ascend/descend stairs up to three or more sets, frequently move equipment weighing up to 25 lbs., must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 7-10-plus years of professional experience in a nonprofit organization; demonstrated success in a development function (managing and forging relationships with multiple donor sources)
• Tangible experience of having expanded and cultivated existing donor relationships over time
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral; ability to influence and engage a wide range of donors and build long-term relationships
• Strong organizational skills
• Flexible and adaptable style; a leader who can positively impact both strategic and tactical fundraising initiatives
• Ability to work both independently without close oversight, but also a team player who will productively engage with others within and outside of Heading Home
• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s preferred
• High energy and passion for Heading Home’s Nonprofit’s mission is essential
• Ability to construct, articulate, and implement annual strategic development plan
• Strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Customer focus
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Willingness and ability to work some nights and weekends
• Other duties as deemed necessary

Heading Home's mission is to end homelessness in Greater Boston by providing a supported pathway to self-sufficiency that begins with a home, together with critical services such as life skills, financial literacy, and job training.

Founded in 1974, Heading Home is a leading provider of housing and support services for extremely low-income individuals and families currently or formerly experiencing homelessness in Greater Boston. For nearly 50 years, we have successfully helped thousands of people end their homelessness.

We are proud to share that for 16 years running, Heading Home's permanent housing retention rates have been 90%+. Last year, 97% of Heading Home clients remained housed after one year!