Chief Development Officer - 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  

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