Chief Philanthropy Officer

Position Summary:

The Chief Philanthropy Officer (CPO) is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing the overall resource development, institutional advancement, and community engagement strategy of the Community Food Bank (CFB). The role supports CFB stakeholders and constituents, current and long-term operating and capital resource-development needs, philanthropic impact as a partner capacity-building grant-maker, brand positioning and marketing goals, community engagement and volunteerism strategies, and public relations and communications objectives.

Available for after-hours or weekend work as needed to support media response, events, emergency communications, and organizational priorities.

Key Responsibilities:

Institutional Advancement and Resource Development Plans, develops and leads CFB's overall institutional advancement and resource-development strategies in alignment with the organization's strategic direction and in consultation and partnership with the Leadership Team, the CPO's departmental staff, and other vital constituencies.

Ensures that CFB's resource development, community engagement and volunteerism, and marketing and public relations strategies effectively achieve desired annual and multi-year results and objectives in support of the organization's current and long-term strategic goals.

Fundraising and Donor Engagement Oversees fundraising activities, including foundation and corporate fundraising, direct mail, special events, and cause marketing campaigns.

Works with the CEO and Board of Directors to establish a strong community presence and increase the organization's visibility with potential, current, and past donors. Identifies opportunities and programs to engage new donors; maintains relationships with current and past financial donors; and supports the food acquisition team in similar efforts with food donors.

Directly manages a portfolio of major donors and oversees the management of similar portfolios across the Leadership Team, the Development & Marketing Department team, program management, and key volunteer leaders.

Community Engagement, Advocacy, and Public Presence In partnership with the CEO, Leadership Team, Board of Directors, and other applicable public policy advocates, participates in building and implementing strategies to engage the community in mobilizing CFB, including elected officials, in support of public policies that improve the food security of low-income residents in the service area.

Provides professional expertise to the CEO, Leadership Team, various CFB staff, and Board of Directors.

Marketing, Communications, Grants, and Data Oversees the public relations and communications function.

Oversees marketing strategies that promote the organization's mission.

Oversees the research and preparation of grants.

Oversees the volunteer program.

Oversees the donor database and champions expanded use of donor research and donor database functionality to support the organization's needs.

Leadership and Department Management Develops internal philanthropic and advancement leaders within the Leadership Team, development and marketing functions, program management, and volunteer leadership.

Develops and manages the Development, Volunteer& Marketing Department's budget.

Other Duties Performs other duties as assigned.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the staff member for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications Ten (10) + years of experience demonstrating competency in comprehensive development programs, community relations, and communications/marketing.

Ten (10) + years of progressive leadership experience.

Seven (7) to Ten (10) years of experience and demonstrated record of leading teams, managing people, development, delegation, and coaching.

Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field.

Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, etc.).Valid Arizona Driver’s License with a clean driving record; ability to travel to CFB locations.

Preferred Qualifications Master's or professional degree/higher education in Non-Profit Management, Social/Human…