Chief Development Officer

The Chief Development Officer (CDO) is a member of the Executive Team and provides the
leadership management and coordination for Philabundances individual and institutional
fundraising efforts. The CDO drives acquisition and retention for all contributed revenue through both innovative and traditional methods.

The CDO is responsible for the delivery of high touch outward-facing programs and will interact regularly with board members business leaders and major donors. The development of foundations planned giving and major giving programs and development services fall under the CDOs umbrella.

The CDO will be a hands-on fundraiser and relationship builder who will work closely with the Development and Communications staff to achieve specific fundraising branding and event targets through creative thinking targeted action and open communication.

Reporting Relationships:

The Chief Development Officer (CDO) reports directly to the CEO and leads a team of 1015. The team includes Directors overseeing Corporate Relations Development Services Foundations & Grants and Individual Giving as well as an Executive Assistant.

Primary Responsibilities:
Strategic Planning & Fundraising

• Develop and execute an annual departmental plan with goals and objectives to increase gift income and enhance the effectiveness of the Development Committee Board members key volunteers and staff.
• Create a comprehensive fundraising plan including donor segmentation short- medium- and long-term objectives and expanded individual and institutional fundraising efforts.
• Identify board and staff members actively involved in fundraising with defined roles targets and goals.
• Establish institutional giving programs for corporate and foundation gifts ensuring adherence to grant and restricted giving agreements.
• Set standards for institutional sponsorship with emphasis on logos branding naming rights and recognition opportunities.

Position Summary:
Donor Engagement & Stewardship

• Manage and personally participate in solicitation and stewardship activities in collaboration with leadership committees staff and the Board.
• Orchestrate special events that advance fundraising efforts including corporate gatherings donor celebrations and milestone events for Philabundance and programs such as the Philabundance Community Kitchen.
• Identify potential board candidates who can support fundraising objectives.

Leadership & Team Development

• Build and lead a diverse team of development professionals with clear work plans objectives and performance goals.
• Provide training and professional development opportunities to cultivate staff skills and professionalism.
• Offer leadership and direction to department directors to enhance individual and unit performance in a collaborative environment.
• Promote accountability through clear communication of the organizations culture vision and goals.
• Align and guide the team effectively ensuring progress is measured and adjustments are made quickly with minimal risk.

Administration & Oversight

• Oversee administration of division units including fiscal management personnel supervision and evaluation organizational structure and service quality.
• Collaborate with the Executive Director and CFO on annual operating plans and budgets incorporating fundraising projections into organizational budgets.
• Prepare and present written and verbal reports to the Board funders and the public.

Organizational Culture & Values

• Support and align with Philabundances cultural pillarsPeople Professionalism Partnerships and Progress.
• Ensure all communications actions and interactions reflect these core values.

Education Achievement:

• Minimum of a bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum of 8 years direct executive leadership in Public Policy Business Administration Marketing or related field.

Required Knowledge and Work Experience:
At least 10 years in a nonprofit or corporate leadership role.
Background: Strong background in Business Administration Public Policy Sales or Marketing (preferred).
Leadership: Minimum of 5 years in executive-level roles with direct reports and decision-making authority.
Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse teams and serve as a liaison or key point of contact for executive leadership and departmental activities.
Analysis: Proven experience creating complex reportsincluding financials investments strategic goals and organizational performance updates.
Performance: Track record of establishing metrics ensuring on-time delivery supporting partner satisfaction and driving efficiencies within standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Leadership Skills and Competencies:
Fundraising Expertise
Extensive experience leading all facets of fundraising including annual giving major and principal gifts corporate and foundation relations planned giving special events and capital/endowment campaigns.
Proven track record of securing transformational gifts from individuals and institutions within complex high-performing organizations.
Broad knowledge of development strategies including digital fundraising social media direct mail membership programs grant and proposal development sponsorships and fundraising databases.

Candidate Qualifications:
Communication & Relationship Building
Exceptional oral and written communicator; an engaging relationship-driven leader energized by community interaction.
Skilled at crafting compelling cases for support aligning donor interests with mission and inspiring enthusiasm across diverse audiences.
Demonstrated success in designing stewardship and recognition programs that nurture long term donor loyalty.
Adept at fostering trust and alignment among executives boards staff and volunteers to
advance shared goals.

Leadership & Team Management
Experienced in motivating directing and mentoring staff and consultants to drive accountability collaboration and professional growth.
Strong ability to coordinate and amplify fundraising efforts of the CEO board members and volunteer leaders.
A strategic listener and consensus-builder who synthesizes diverse perspectives into clear actionable plans.
Inspires results across multi-tier organizations by leading with vision integrity and inclusivity.

Systems & Data-Driven Fundraising
Deep expertise in leveraging modern fundraising systems data and analytics to shape strategy segment donors and measure ROI.
Proficient in donor research segmentation and volunteer management platforms.
Skilled in advancing digital fundraising and strengthening brand and communications in
alignment with mission.
Project & Change Management
Strong project management skills with experience planning delegating and delivering results in
complex fast-paced environments.
Proven ability to lead organizational change with clarity and vision engaging teams in process improvements and data-driven decision-making