Chief Development Officer

POSITION DESCRIPTION

TITLE:

Chief Development Officer (CDO)

DEPARTMENT:
Development

FLSA STATUS:
Exempt

SALARY: $75,000-$80,000

REPORTS TO:

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

TYPICAL

WORK SCHEDULE:

School year Mon – Fri, Hours vary between 7:30am and 7pm

Summer Mon – Fri, Hours vary between 7:30am and 5pm

Occasional nights and weekends with proper notice

Primary Purpose

In accordance with the elements of competence established for Boys & Girls Club development professionals, the Chief Development Officer works with the Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors to plan and execute fundraising and major gift strategies while monitoring progress against financial goals.

Supports Chief Executive Office and Board of Directors to cultivate and solicit major gifts and grants for individuals, corporations, foundations, and government agencies. Responsible for providing direct supervision to the Resource Development Assistant and supporting executive leadership in their strategic public relations and marketing efforts.

Our Club Development & Marketing team helps us to focus on our mission and positive youth development outcomes opening the door to new worlds and possibilities for kids and communities across the Northern Neck. When you join the Boys & Girls club of the Northern Neck, you become part of a talented, mission-driven team that is singularly focused on making sure every child can achieve their greatest potential.

We are curious and compassionate, diverse, dedicated, inspired and inspirational. And we love what we do!

KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities):

Leadership

· Provide leadership and direction to the Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors in the execution of all development activities required to fund Club operations and deliver impactful educational and athletic programs within the community.

Strategic Planning

· In collaboration with Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors, develop and implement a strategic plan for single and multi-year financial development efforts:

· Research and analyze agency, corporate, individual and foundation donor base and recommend solicitation strategies.

· Prepare and seek approval for corporate and foundation proposals to support the Club, using current cultivation and solicitation materials.

· Oversee planning of logistics for high return events, including obtaining sponsor ships, gifts and preparing related printed materials and publications.

· Design and implement direct mail programs.

· Provide support for various fundraising projects/initiatives assigned by the Chief Executive Officer, such as endowments, major gifts and planned giving.

· Ensure evaluation of development activities and identify opportunities to improve results.

· Ability to strategically grow financial impact while be a pillar in the community that donors can relate to and see as a trusted advisor with their financial ROI.

Board Development

· Identify, recruit and train board members to participate in solicitation and other resource development activities.

· Encourage and support board committees responsible for planning and implementing development activities.

Resource Management

· Participate in the development, implementation and monitoring of the Club’s annual budget, controlling expenditures within budget and maintaining donor and financial records in accordance with standards.

· Ensure productive and effective performance by all development staff.

Partnership Development

· Develop strategic alliances with community leaders and local officials. Develop collaborative partnerships with other youth serving organizations, members, parents, families, funders and community organizations.

Marketing and Public Relations

· Increase visibility of Club development activities and maintain public trust.

· Set realistic expectations with all community members, including Board of Directors.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Ensure design and development of public relations documents for use in the promotion of fundraising, and education of the public, including press releases.

· All other duties as assigned.

RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal:
Maintain oral and written contact with the Chief Executive Officer, Board of…