Chief Development Officer Communities in Schools of Ohio
Company: Ohio Association of Nonprofit Organizations
Location: Columbus
Posted on: September 25, 2024
Job Description:
Position Title: Chief Development Officer
Position Type: Full-Time, Exempt
Location: Communities In Schools of Ohio (CIS), Columbus Ohio
Reports to: Executive Director & CEO
Position Summary: Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO),
the Chief Development Officer (CDO) oversees the activities of the
development department. The CDO will assist the CEO with financial
priorities with a focus on prioritizing contributions and
donations. The CDO will lead a team of high performing development
professionals to manage and implement the fundraising strategy for
the organization.
A specific emphasis is placed on managing and building
relationships with corporations and foundations, as well as with
individuals and prospects to maximize financial resources to help
CIS achieve its revenue and strategic objectives. The role is
responsible for ensuring the organization meets its annual revenue
fundraising goals.
The principal responsibility of the CDO is to develop and implement
the processes and structures needed to secure current and future
financial needs. In addition, the CDO will effectively manage a
development team and work closely with the CEO to engage in
externally facing activities, and ensure the successful achievement
of the following:
Key Responsibilities: The Chief Development Officer will be
responsible for planning, developing, executing and managing a
comprehensive fundraising plan for Communities in Schools that
aligns to the organization's mission and vision.
Fundraising Strategy and Execution
- Establish short- and long-range goals for restricted and
unrestricted funding sources and lead the development team in
developing strategies to approach current and potential
donors.
- Manage, hire, and retain a team of development professionals
responsible for the strategy and execution of a board identified
revenue fundraising campaign; plus manage different aspects of the
development pipeline.
- Partner with the CEO, Board Members, and staff to develop and
implement a strategic and diversified fundraising plan that meets
current and future goals and growth.
- Lead and collaborate with the development team in researching
and writing compelling grant proposals and reports for foundations,
government funders and corporate supporters.
- Implement a high-quality stewardship program that engages,
recognizes, and thanks supporters, to strengthen their relationship
with the organization.
- Oversee and/or partner in the planning and implementation of
special events to raise awareness and fundraise for Communities In
Schools. Events include, but are not limited to: annual galas or
benefit dinners, charity auctions, school supply drives, volunteer
appreciation events, golf tournaments or sports-related
fundraisers, virtual fundraising campaigns, networking mixers with
local businesses and community leaders, and educational workshops
or conferences.
Major Gift / Donor Support
- Steward major donors, board and Giving Circle donors with the
intent to retain or upgrade gifts when possible.
- Develop innovative strategies to promote and increase
individual giving.
- Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of
current and future major donors.
- Work with development staff to increase participation in CIS
giving circles with major individual donors.
External Relations
- Serve as a representative of CIS by attending community events
on a regular basis.
- Establish and build relationships in corporate, foundation,
government, and education sectors to secure both monetary and
in-kind multi-year support.
- Oversee the development team in the overall execution of a
communications and marketing strategy including, planning and
implementation of communications and public relations activities,
the production of new and review of existing promotional materials,
overseeing web content management, e-newsletters, and social
media.
Financial Reporting
- Oversee reporting requirements, deadlines, processes, and
procedures for capturing, maintaining, and reporting accurate
revenue.
- Provide periodic revenue reports to the CEO, board, and senior
leadership team.
- Oversee and manage revenue, department, and event
budgets.
- Oversee Bloomerang donor management system to ensure that the
integrity of donor data is correct.
- Work with the development team to ensure gifts are processed
and acknowledged in a timely manner.
- Ensure accurate maintenance of records and donor information in
the Salesforce database and in local network and paper
files.
- Manage pledge collections to successfully meet or surpass
quarterly revenue goals.
Corporate and Foundation Management
- Successfully steward current corporate and foundation donor
relationships, through managing appropriate frequency of outreach,
communication, and involvement.
- Manage the identification and cultivation of new corporate and
foundation partnerships, as well as the grant proposal and
reporting processes for these supporters.
- Develop a school sponsorship process that involves identifying,
securing, and nurturing potential school sponsors, and connecting
them to ongoing engagement opportunities.
Board Management and Engagement
- Participate in board meetings and prepare monthly, quarterly
and annual reports as requested by the CEO and board.
- Collaborate and support the Board Chair, Development Committee
Chair, and direct board members in their outreach and fundraising
goals on behalf of CIS.
- Work with the CEO and senior staff to lead Communities In
Schools Advisory Board ("Board") management and staff the
Development Committee as a member of the senior leadership
team.
- Work with the Executive Director, Board Chair and Development
Committee Chair to ensure 100% participation in the Board giving
campaign.
Organizational Initiatives
- Help shape organizational strategy and play a leadership role
in implementing operating plans as a member of the Senior
Leadership Team.
- Work collaboratively with other departments on a frequent basis
and with Communities In Schools' national headquarter staff, as
appropriate.
- Attend national Communities In Schools events, training
workshops, or conferences (virtual or in person)
- Assume other tasks as delegated by the CEO.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree required; CFRE preferred.
- Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in development,
fundraising, or a related field.
- Team management/leadership experience with a focus on strong
interpersonal, supervision, administration and management
skills.
- Proven ability to build and lead a diverse team to meet or
exceed fundraising goals.
- Strong and proven track record of raising funds from diverse
sources, including major gifts from individuals, foundations,
corporations.
- Experience asking for and securing major support in various
markets with established relationships with local business and
community leaders.
- Knowledge, understanding and relationships with various donor
communities (i.e., Central Ohio, Northeast Ohio, Southwestern Ohio,
etc.)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs and familiarity with
donor management/tracking systems (i.e. Bloomerang).
- Ability to deliver inspiring and succinct presentations and
conduct productive meetings.
- Excellent organizational skills, sound judgement, and the
ability to problem solve and think critically.
- Demonstrated commitment to accountability, measuring outcomes
and a results-oriented culture.
- Strategic planning and project management skills.
- Solid, persuasive verbal and written communications
skills.
- Passion for the CIS mission as well as a passion for youth.
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Strategic thinker with the ability to manage short term and
long-term plans and goals, with a record of achieving
results.
- Proven track record of building and implementing systems and
structures that support significant growth.
- Authentic persona who is highly energetic and a natural
collaborator.
- Strategic, analytical approach combined with a strong work
ethic, interpersonal professionalism and charisma.
- Results-focused, highly organized self-starter who works
effectively with others and independently.
- Demonstrated ability to lead manager and directors in creation
and implementation of multi-faceted operating plans.
- The ideal candidate will possess sound judgment, strong
emotional intelligence, and an entrepreneurial spirit.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $110,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute: Columbus, OH 43229 (Required)
Work Location: In person
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