JOB SUMMAR: The Chief Development Officer (CDO) develops and executes the Agency strategy for all fundraising activities to include securing individual, corporate and foundation contributions and government grants and contracts. The CDO implements a clear and passionate vision to achieve dynamic growth in all areas of the Agency's fundraising efforts. The position serves as a member of the executive team providing advice and consultation on all issues related to philanthropy.
Supervisory Responsibility: Provides administrative supervision of 6-8 FTEs and functional supervision of 10-12 FTEs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide leadership, direction, and coordination for the Agency's development strategy. Conceive and implement a sound fundraising program that significantly broadens the Agency's base of support from individuals, foundations and corporations.
Establish performance measures and monitor results to enable the Chief Executive Officer and the Development Committee of the Board to evaluate the effectiveness of the Agency's development program.
Create and implement a results-oriented team culture through collaboration and support. Recruit, retain, and lead the development team.
Meet or exceed personal annual fundraising goal(s) as established in collaboration with the Chief Executive Officer.
Maintain a portfolio of 75-100 donors including board and committee members.
Work in partnership with and as a member of the executive management team to identify, cultivate, solicit, close, and steward gifts to the Agency.
Conduct visits to gift prospects, organize events that engage donors and prospects, and coordinate visits by the CEO, Board, and other stakeholders.
Provide mentorship and facilitate creative direction for the stewardship activities. Provide mentorship and oversight for individual solicitation activity.
Manage and oversee the Planned Gift program.
Oversee the development back-office operations to ensure excellent donor services. Maintain donor and financial records in accordance with generally accepted accounting and fundraising standards.
Develop and manage an annual budget in line with Agency priorities and successfully implement strategic plan and budget to meet established goals and objectives.
Oversee the grants and contracts team. Ensure contract and grant requests are submitted timely and capture the funder intent.
Partner with the Communications department on communications ensuring the effective positioning of Catholic Charities.
Lead the Southern Maryland Task Force and newly developed Corporate Advisory Council. Collaborate closely with the Volunteer Engagement Office.
Serve on the Development and Communications Board Committee, along with the Director of Communications.
Foster a culture of philanthropy, demonstrating a strong ability to partner with high level volunteer leadership including the board and board committee chairs.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, business administration or related field.
7 or more years of progressively responsible senior leadership experience in fundraising with a track record of successfully developing major donor fundraising strategies and securing gifts.
Experience in marketing and communications approaches and strategies using best practices and current technologies.
Extensive campaign and management experience.
SKILLS and COMPETENCIES:
An experienced manager who possesses proven leadership and organizational skills, a keen understanding of best practices in fundraising, a demonstrated ability to build an effective development strategy and program, a strong record of securing major gifts, and exceptional interpersonal and relationship building skills.
Reflects an understanding of and commitment to the Agency's mission and Catholic Social Teachings, possesses excellent writing and presentation skills, achievement-oriented, and has the personal attributes necessary to effectively engage a range of donors, stake holder, business leaders and Agency staff.
Compensation Package:
Salary: $180,000 USD per year
Medical, prescriptions, dental and vision insurance
Retirement savings plan with company match
Company-paid and supplemental life insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Paid vacation, sick and personal leave
11 paid holidays
Professional development and training
Tuition reimbursement
Employee referral bonus program
Flexible work arrangements
