Chief Development Officer

The Rodale Institute’s Chief Development Officer is an important part of the Institute’s executive team and will oversee all external Development operations for the organization.

The primary focus of the Chief Development Officer is to grow the annual revenue base for the Institute and expand the influence of Rodale Institute through all external-facing touch-points for the organization.  By creating and executing a fundraising strategy, the “CDO” will exponentially grow our global audience and annual funding.

The Institute is in the silent phase of a multi-year comprehensive capital campaign in an effort to raise $72.5 The Chief Development Officer will oversee this effort and work with the Development team to achieve the campaign goals which will fuel Rodale Institute’s growth, financial resources, and global impact over the next 3-5 years.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Maximize annual revenue growth and achieve the annual and longer-term fundraising targets by leveraging our channels, a multi-prong donor acquisition strategy to create lifelong partners in mission, and direct cultivation and solicitation to a major donor base.
• Create highly effective strategic plans for Development to achieve Rodale Institute’s annual and multi-year goals.
• Evaluate Rodale Institute’s fundraising operations and develop clear goals, a succinct strategy, and staffing plan to exponentially grow our donor base and overall funding.
• Build and cultivate a portfolio of major donors, foundations, and other philanthropic partners that contribute to Rodale Institute’s mission in a significant way.
• Make Rodale Institute a household name by partnering with the Director of Marketing in conducting a brand audit and roll out an acquisition strategy that delivers a critical mass of engaged donors.
• Partner with the Director of Marketing to ensure that outreach and communications are effective in reaching target audiences as evidenced by growth of individual and corporate donors, as well as increased consumer engagement in external communications (social media and digital communications).
• Ensure the accomplishment of annual and long-term fundraising goals by developing and implementing fundraising programs and cultivating relationships with donors.
• Develop and oversee implementation of the annual budget, maximizing resources to ensure Rodale Institute’s operational and long-term financial stability.
• Hire, lead, and collaborate with an effective team.
• Provide support and guidance for the team to promote their individual development and effective functioning within and between departments, including cross-departmental collaboration on fundable opportunities and partnerships.
• Employ “servant leadership” practices to support staff performance and retention.
• Maintain open and informative communications with staff for the purpose of staying connected to and aware of their interests, ideas, and concerns.

APPLICABLE TRAITS :

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION, and / or EXPERIENCE :

Ability to travel nationally as needed for events and funder meetings  OTHER RODALE INSTITUTE EXPECTATIONS :