Chief Development Officer at Career Blazers Nonprofit Search

Chief Development Officer

Boston, MA

Onsite

Position Overview

Be a part of a nonprofit dedicated to ending homelessness and providing support in its local area. As the Chief Development Officer, you will be responsible for developing a yearly fundraising plan while overseeing a five-person Development team.

Responsibilities

• Create an annual revenue plan and long-term growth strategy
• Act as chief fundraiser, deepening current donor gifts and building multi-level enterprise relationships with corporate partners
• Provide Development updates at all Board of Directors meetings, and work closely with the board on their giving and fundraising strategies
• Set strategy and oversee organization’s donor-facing events
• Contribute to the development and execution of organizational strategy as an integral member of the senior leadership team
• Oversee a team including two direct reports
• Reinforce the team’s donor-centric culture
• Manage the department's budget and effectively communicate budget decisions and parameters with team members
• Set clear benchmarks for the team and regularly reflect on progress through data tracking and analysis
• Collaborate with the CFO and finance team on a regular basis
• Ensure data and giving integrity, gift operations and records
• Remain current on funding sources and trends
• Implement a robust stewardship program aimed at cultivating deeper ties with donors
• Create efficient and effective processes for Development Operations
• Host 1,000+ volunteers annually in an array of activities
• Raise awareness and brand recognition through robust marketing efforts
• Manage external consultants and vendors who work closely with the external relations team
• Collaborate with program, real estate, and data teams to source and honor client progress/data
• Maintain up-to-date and consistent messaging in all materials/outlets

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s preferred
• 10+ years of professional experience with a successful track record in non-profit fundraising across a variety of revenue streams
• Experience in closing multi-year commitments and catalyst gifts at the $100K+ level
• Tangible experience of having created/implemented an annual strategic development plan
• Strong critical and reflective thinking with the ability to make strategic and data-driven decisions
• Experience building and leading teams and guiding team members' growth and development
• Experience leading or collaborating with a Board of Directors
• Flexible and adaptable style; a leader who can positively impact both strategic and tactical fundraising initiatives
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively to balance management and execution of short- and long-term projects

Compensation

• Salary: $200,000 - $210,000
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Pet insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Commuter benefit program
• 9 paid holidays, 20 days of PTO, 12 sick days
• Employer-sponsored retirement program