Chief Development Officer

The Chief Development Officer is responsible for planning, developing, maintaining, and continuously growing a comprehensive private and public multi-channel, multi-audience fundraising program. The ideal leader in this role is intuitive, energetic, organized, and compassionate; has a passion to enhance the mission and vision of Covenant House; and is a skilled and experienced fundraiser. The Chief Development Officer reports to the Chief Executive Officer and is a member of the senior leadership team.

Duties and Responsibilities :

Fundraising Leadership :

• Lead the creation, implementation, and continuous evaluation of the organization’s resource development strategy, including corporate, foundation, and government grants; major and planned giving programs; online strategy (e.g,. social media, blogs, and emails); annual events; capital campaign; and peer-to-peer fundraising
• Prepare and implement an annual fundraising plan comprised of key performance indicators and accompanying strategies, including building infrastructure and processes within the development department designed to create efficiencies and ensure responsiveness to donors and prospects
• Prospect, identify, and qualify new institutional and individual supporters
• Support and leverage the site CEO’s engagement in moves management activities
• Cultivate and solicit supporters to make investments in the organization’s mission.
• Develop and implement creative and customized stewardship plans for support investments
• Manage volunteers and committees from the corporate and philanthropic community
• Ensure that the team’s CRM is accurately maintained and produces key performance indicators and revenue reports
• Create, collect, analyze, and learn from the key performance indicators of staff and the program as a whole
• Prepare and execute presentations to community groups and civic organizations about Covenant House

Organizational Leadership :

Work closely with the board development committee to execute the organization’s strategic plan and the development team’s fundraising and communication goals

Partner with Covenant House International to implement federation initiatives at the local level (e.g., brand awareness, events, and corporate partnerships)

Create and manage the organization’s revenue and expense budget and reforecast

Actively participate in senior leadership meetings and executive leadership meetings

Ensure compliance in accordance with specific city, state, and federal guidelines

Participate in other site programs and activities as required

Establish and maintain an effective working relationship with coworkers on other teams, supervisor, representatives of other agencies, the board, and the public

Respond in a timely manner to emergencies and resolve issues

Staff Leadership :

Recruit, hire, onboard, lead, manage, retain, and grow a highly effective development team

Work with the development team to ensure that all supporters are properly managed in a timely manner through a best-in-class moves management portfolio process

Applicants : Must be available to work Monday through Friday 9 : 00 AM - 5 : 00 PM; and attend special events which may occur outside of normal business hours.

Experience and Skills :

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Qualifications :

You are an excellent fit for this role if you...

Have earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Public Relations, Business Administration, Communications, Human Services, or related field

Worked for at least ten years in direct fundraising across many public and private channels. Or other relevant experience in senior roles in sales and / or other revenue-generating activities at larger scale".

Have successfully managed a team of at least three staff members for at least three years, acting both as a high-level strategic leader and a hands-on player-coach

Demonstrate a proven track record of successfully soliciting six- and seven-figure gifts from both individuals and institutions

Have experience with, understanding of, and appreciation for the importance of developing operations and cross-team collaboration, especially with Finance and Program teams

Have successfully supported a CEO to be an excellent fundraiser

Use data to inform strategies, investments, decisions and innovations in your fundraising work

Would enjoy working as a part of a federated organizational system.

Are a passionate and engaging public speaker

Are relationship-centered with team, colleagues, and supporters.

Are devoted to the Covenant House mission and the youth we serve.

Have a valid Driver’s license with an Insurable Driving record

LOVE fundraising!

Benefits :

Medical

Dental

Vision

403B Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Personal, Sick & Holidays)