Chief Development Officer

The Chief Development Office exists to advance the mission of Suncoast Youth for Christ by creating, overseeing and coordinating the execution of the chapter’s comprehensive development strategy. Qualified candidates must have a heart for stewardship ministry, be an organized self-starter, possess strong management and relational skills, and be proficient in both written and verbal communication.

• Assist the Executive Director in the creation and planning of the SYFC annual development plan (Find, Win, Keep, Lift) to resource the following areas:
• Annual operating fund (Chapter, ministry centers, and ministry sites)
• Reserve funds
• Assets
• Camp & Counseling Scholarships
• Ministry expansion
• Planned Giving
• Non-budgeted essentials

• Develop, build, and manage a portfolio of between 40-50 ministry partner (and prospect) relationships with an emphasis on major giving partners
• Meet individually with existing and prospective ministry partners using the 7 Touch philosophy as a minimum standard of engagement, reinforced by the “Major Giving Process”
• Ensure that the appropriate care and appreciation is shown with ministry partners
• Ensure that all staff with development responsibilities are successfully trained and faithfully engaged in our 7-touch/faithful activity system and strategy.
• Meet the goals laid out in the CDO KRA’s document (attached below)

• Assist Executive Director with all external communications, including but not limited to:
• Print materials
• Themes
• Oversee the social media, web and electronic communication
• Overall cohesive communication strategy
• Oversee and maintain branding standards in line with Youth for Christ USA
• Present the mission and vision of SYFC with groups (churches, service clubs, businesses, ministry partners, etc.)
• Assist in coordinating videos and other media resources to enhance the communication efforts of SYFC
• Facilitate a range of activities that inform and promote and secure legacy giving for SYFC

• Provide as needed input and/or leadership in the invitation and follow up of events, including assisting and giving input into the communication and strategy:
• Regularly Scheduled “See the Story” Events (Point of entry)
• The Legacy Dinner
• End of Year-Christmas Giving appeal
• Giving Challenge
• Ministry Partner Appreciation Events
• Other Projects (P2P)
• Work with and through staff and volunteer teams to carry out the event strategy with a high degree of excellence

• Assist the Executive Director with maintaining his own engagement strategy with his portfolio
• Continued proficiency in the use of Bloomerang CRM and Fundraising as our donor abnd event management system
• Ensure that receipt acknowledgement, recognition, and follow up with ministry partners is done in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Coordinate the process for solicitation, procurement, and acknowledgement of ‘Gift-In-Kind’ donations when applicable.
• Assist and participate in the procurement of grant funding from local, state, and national foundations, in partnership with the Executive Director and in coordination with appropriate staff.
• Answer phone, e-mail, and other correspondence
• Maintain an organized filing system
• Communicate through written correspondence
• Assist with maintaining current information on the SYFC Website
• Provide leadership input in all development communication materials.

• Provide input and coaching for team members involved in Development, including 1-2 trainings per month
• Assist with recruiting and managing a team of volunteers to help with specific development events and projects
• Provide regular updates to the Executive Director,…