Chief Development Officer

PURPOSE/SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY: Serves as the principle fund development officer and is responsible for the creation, execution and evaluation of a comprehensive philanthropy strategy and operating plan to secure financial resources in support of the agency’s mission and financial sustainability. Supervises campaigns & grant manager, marketing & events manager and volunteers and interns.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, & COMPETENCIES

Fundraising

1. Create a comprehensive philanthropy strategy and operating plan that is strategic and donor-centered.
2. Enthusiastically and successfully engage in one-on-one solicitation and donor stewardship.
3. Develop and manage a major gifts portfolio of donors with capacity and affinity for the organization in an effort to nurture relationships and, ultimately, secure significant gifts.
4. Manage all campaigns in support of annual and reserve fund goals.
5. Develop strategies for and participate in the ongoing moves management (identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship) of individual, foundation and corporate donors.
6. Articulately present a case for support of the organization.
7. Develop relationships with donors and prospects to assist them in finding ways to support JFS that fit with their philanthropic goals.
8. Ensure that philanthropy events provide a donor-centered experience and support philanthropic objectives.
9. Professionally represent JFS to the community as appropriate.
10. Participates in development related committees.

OTHER DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, & COMPETENCIES

Organizational/Administrative

1. Build a culture of philanthropy within the agency; lead and inspire staff and board to participate.
2. Motivate and coordinate efforts of volunteers to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward donors.
3. Act with highest ethical standards and ensure all gift-related policies and procedures comply with Donor Bill of Rights and Association of Fundraising Professionals standards.
4. Guide and support Executive Director, Development Committee, Campaign Committee(s) and Board of Directors in fundraising activities.
5. Develop and maintain annual department budget.
6. Hire, lead and evaluate philanthropy staff.
7. Shares professional knowledge with staff by seeking out professional development opportunities and sharing new learning with staff.
8. Supports agency operations by appropriately representing the agency in all forums and by demonstrating commitment to agency philosophy, mission, goals, policies and procedures.

• Bachelor's degree, Master’s preferred in a related field.
• Minimum of five years' experience in a non-profit development position, including a demonstrated track record of securing grant support and individual major gifts.  Supervisory experience a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, donor database management experience
• Ability to organize and prioritize work and to work independently with little supervision.

REQUIRED LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to express oneself in an articulate and effective manner both verbally and in written communication.

REQUIRED REASONING ABILITY

Ability to deal with abstract as well as concrete concepts, problematic people and situations.

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.