Chief Development Officer

Overview

Title: Chief Development Officer

Department: Executive/Administration

Reports to: President & Chief Executive Officer

Direct Reports: Assistant VP of Development, Sr Director of Marketing and Communications, Director of Government Relations

Bancroft was founded in 1883, and is a leading human services provider, offering support for adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and traumatic brain injury. Bancroft operates over 200 locations in New Jersey and Delaware, these locations include special education schools serving children from age 5 through 21, group homes, day services, and rehabilitation therapies.

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed. This job description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of an incumbent. Bancroft reserves the right to modify the job description at any time, at its sole discretion.

The Chief Development Officer will drive awareness and advocacy of the organization’s mission and needs, to expand impact and growth. They will develop a strategy for optimizing Bancroft’s external relations with donors and federal and state policymakers. This person works closely with other senior leadership team members and the Board of Trustees and provides a high level of internal and external leadership in advancing Bancroft’s community engagement, donor relations, and health policy goals.

• Lead the external affairs function, including developing and executing strategy for optimizing Bancroft’s relations with federal and state policymakers; building and maintaining relationships with key policymakers and government agencies; and managing internal and external government affairs professionals.
• Oversee and manage all aspects of the development and fundraising program, including major gifts, planned to give, annual funds, special events, and grant writing.
• Oversee and manage Bancroft’s marketing efforts to promote the organization's mission, programs, and services, including the creation of collateral materials, social media content, and other communications.
• Identify and cultivate relationships with key stakeholders, including elected officials, community leaders, and Bancroft families, donors, and volunteers.
• Develop and implement strategies to engage and mobilize supporters to advocate for support for the organization’s mission and its impact on the community.
• Represent the organization at community events, conferences, and other public forums to enhance the organization's visibility and influence.
• Work closely with the CEO and Board of Directors to develop and maintain a strong external affairs presence.
• Build and manage a high-performing external affairs team that is aligned with the organization's mission, values, and strategic priorities.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to external affairs staff to build their capacity to achieve fundraising and advocacy objectives goals and to support the organization's mission and priorities.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning within external affairs team and across the organization.
• Develop and implement performance metrics and evaluation tools to ensure the team's performance meets or exceeds fundraising and advocacy outreach targets and other organizational goals.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Public Relations, or a related field required. Master's degree preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in a senior marketing, external affairs, government relations, or development role within a nonprofit, government, or healthcare organization.
• Experience in recruiting, coaching, and retaining a high-functioning team, and overseeing multiple departments.
• Ability to engage with diverse community stakeholders, including elected officials, business leaders, foundations, and nonprofit partners, to build creative and mutually beneficial business relationships.
• Proven ability to align external relations strategies with organizational goals and priorities.
• Excellent communicator with…