Foundation for Appalachian Ohio
Chief Development Officer
Foundation for Appalachian Ohio, Nelsonville, Ohio, United States, 45764
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About the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio
The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) is a regional community foundation dedicated to partnering with donors and doers to create transformational opportunities in Appalachian Ohio.
Mission:
to unleash the collective potential within Appalachian Ohio by encouraging and supporting philanthropy. Vision:
a flourishing Appalachian Ohio - flourishing people and flourishing communities, today and in perpetuity. FAO advances impact across five areas of opportunity known as the
Pillars of Prosperity : Arts & Culture, Community & Economic Development, Education, Environmental Stewardship, and Health & Human Services. FAO is home to
14 local affiliate foundations,
the regionwide
African American Community Fund,
and
more than 700 charitable funds
benefitting Appalachian Ohio's people and communities. In 2023, FAO's annual grantmaking totaled $9.5 million, benefiting every county in Appalachian Ohio. Position Overview The Chief Development Officer (CDO) will lead the FAO team to significant mission growth through the successful development of a strategic portfolio of philanthropic capital and a robust pipeline of planned gifts. Reporting to the President and CEO, the CDO will supervise and coach a growing team, including development staff and volunteers, to achieve strategic goals that will transform communities across Appalachian Ohio. CDO’s Objectives Grow annual grantmaking capacity of each FAO affiliate foundation and develop permanent support for collective impact. Grow annual grantmaking capacity of each of FAO's regionwide Pillars of Prosperity grantmaking funds. Grow impact of FAO's Friend of FAO annual campaign and
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Fund to meet urgent needs, seize new opportunities, and advance innovation regionwide. Develop near-term investment to expand FAO's Growing Home Fellowship. Responsibilities Provide day-to-day leadership and direction for all aspects of FAO fundraising, including coaching, cheerleading, and supporting a mission-oriented and deeply motivated development team; designating roles and responsibilities; and evaluating performance to advance FAO’s key objectives. Manage a portfolio of major and principal donors leading to the successful cultivation and execution of philanthropic support to FAO’s strategic priorities. Oversee major giving, planned giving, corporate giving, and annual giving strategies, and ensure effective engagement with professional advisors. Collaborate with FAO’s leadership team to ensure FAO’s overall organizational strategy integrates/accelerates FAO’s fundraising goals. Guide FAO marketing and communications team to ensure the integration of development goals into organizational marketing, materials and strategies. Develop and manage the operating budget for FAO's development function, ensuring alignment with FAO’s long-term objectives. Candidate Qualifications Minimum of 15 years
of progressively responsible experience in fundraising/sales, with a repeated proven record of securing large gifts. Strong leadership skills , with experience managing and motivating teams of professionals and collaborating partners to achieve strategic fundraising goals. Visionary , with a proven ability to translate complex organizational work into compelling value propositions for donors. Trustworthy , with exceptional interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills. Thorough knowledge of fundraising and donor stewardship processes , fundraising databases (Raiser’s Edge, Financial Edge, etc.), annual fundraising, events fundraising, and planned giving strategies. Strong understanding of nonprofit fundraising ethics
and regulations and IRS charitable giving rules. Significant knowledge of Appalachian Ohio
communities, opportunities, and challenges. Experience working with boards
and executive level volunteers. Advanced credentials such as CFRE or graduate degrees in relevant fields a plus. Compensation This position offers a competitive salary based on experience and a comprehensive benefits package. Travel across Appalachian Ohio and nationally will be required. Application Instructions To apply, please submit a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references to: Maureen Sharkey , Chief of Staff Email:
msharkey@ffao.org Phone:
740.753.1111 Seniority level
Executive Employment type
Full-time Job function
Business Development and Sales
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to unleash the collective potential within Appalachian Ohio by encouraging and supporting philanthropy. Vision:
a flourishing Appalachian Ohio - flourishing people and flourishing communities, today and in perpetuity. FAO advances impact across five areas of opportunity known as the
Pillars of Prosperity : Arts & Culture, Community & Economic Development, Education, Environmental Stewardship, and Health & Human Services. FAO is home to
14 local affiliate foundations,
the regionwide
African American Community Fund,
and
more than 700 charitable funds
benefitting Appalachian Ohio's people and communities. In 2023, FAO's annual grantmaking totaled $9.5 million, benefiting every county in Appalachian Ohio. Position Overview The Chief Development Officer (CDO) will lead the FAO team to significant mission growth through the successful development of a strategic portfolio of philanthropic capital and a robust pipeline of planned gifts. Reporting to the President and CEO, the CDO will supervise and coach a growing team, including development staff and volunteers, to achieve strategic goals that will transform communities across Appalachian Ohio. CDO’s Objectives Grow annual grantmaking capacity of each FAO affiliate foundation and develop permanent support for collective impact. Grow annual grantmaking capacity of each of FAO's regionwide Pillars of Prosperity grantmaking funds. Grow impact of FAO's Friend of FAO annual campaign and
I'm a Child of Appalachia
Fund to meet urgent needs, seize new opportunities, and advance innovation regionwide. Develop near-term investment to expand FAO's Growing Home Fellowship. Responsibilities Provide day-to-day leadership and direction for all aspects of FAO fundraising, including coaching, cheerleading, and supporting a mission-oriented and deeply motivated development team; designating roles and responsibilities; and evaluating performance to advance FAO’s key objectives. Manage a portfolio of major and principal donors leading to the successful cultivation and execution of philanthropic support to FAO’s strategic priorities. Oversee major giving, planned giving, corporate giving, and annual giving strategies, and ensure effective engagement with professional advisors. Collaborate with FAO’s leadership team to ensure FAO’s overall organizational strategy integrates/accelerates FAO’s fundraising goals. Guide FAO marketing and communications team to ensure the integration of development goals into organizational marketing, materials and strategies. Develop and manage the operating budget for FAO's development function, ensuring alignment with FAO’s long-term objectives. Candidate Qualifications Minimum of 15 years
of progressively responsible experience in fundraising/sales, with a repeated proven record of securing large gifts. Strong leadership skills , with experience managing and motivating teams of professionals and collaborating partners to achieve strategic fundraising goals. Visionary , with a proven ability to translate complex organizational work into compelling value propositions for donors. Trustworthy , with exceptional interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills. Thorough knowledge of fundraising and donor stewardship processes , fundraising databases (Raiser’s Edge, Financial Edge, etc.), annual fundraising, events fundraising, and planned giving strategies. Strong understanding of nonprofit fundraising ethics
and regulations and IRS charitable giving rules. Significant knowledge of Appalachian Ohio
communities, opportunities, and challenges. Experience working with boards
and executive level volunteers. Advanced credentials such as CFRE or graduate degrees in relevant fields a plus. Compensation This position offers a competitive salary based on experience and a comprehensive benefits package. Travel across Appalachian Ohio and nationally will be required. Application Instructions To apply, please submit a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references to: Maureen Sharkey , Chief of Staff Email:
msharkey@ffao.org Phone:
740.753.1111 Seniority level
Executive Employment type
Full-time Job function
Business Development and Sales
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