Chief Development Officer - Social Services

HAYNES FAMILY OF PROGRAMS INC•La Verne, CA

7d•$153,000 - $195,500•Onsite

About The Position

The Chief Development Officer serves as a fundraising visionary and manages the analysis, planning, execution, control, and evaluation of fundraising and selected public relations programs. The role provides leadership and works with and through the Board of Directors and appropriate committees on fundraising, communications, and public relations programs that support the organization’s mission. The Chief Development Officer evaluates and enhances the development program; creates annual and long-range fundraising strategies; cultivates and solicits donors; and secures support through annual giving, major and planned gifts, corporate partnerships, foundation grants, and capital campaigns. The position builds community relationships, coordinates fundraising with organizational priorities, and leads volunteer engagement, marketing and communications, grant development, and resource management. As a member of the executive leadership team, the Chief Development Officer contributes to strategic planning and organizational growth and sustainability. This is a full-time, in-person position at the Corporate HQ in La Verne, California. The salary range is $153,000 to $195,500.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Excellent working knowledge of nonprofit fund development practices, preferably including experience with social services or children’s organizations.
Ability to personally solicit individuals, corporations, and foundations.
Very strong oral and written communication skills and ability to relate to the public.
Very strong leadership skills and ability to motivate others.
Working knowledge of developing long-term relationships with community organizations, company representatives, and other potential sources of financial or other support.
Effective computer skills, including MS Word, Excel, and fundraising software.
Financial skills sufficient to develop and monitor an annual budget.
Supervisory skills to manage a small staff, establish objectives, and set performance standards.
Demonstrated project management, event planning, and organizational skills.
Must fulfill employment requirements, including clearance of required background records, professional and physical examination, and drug testing.
Must be able to lift at least 40 lbs.
Frequent sitting, twisting, typing, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions; occasional walking, driving, standing, bending, grasping, pulling, pushing, and reaching.

Nice To Haves

Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE) preferred.
Experience with social services or children’s organizations preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and enhance the overall development program to maximize fundraising effectiveness.
Develop and implement annual and long-range fundraising strategies, goals, and objectives.
Identify, cultivate, and solicit major gift prospects and secure support through annual giving, major gifts, planned giving, corporate partnerships, and foundation grants.
Personally engage in donor cultivation and solicitation with the President/CEO, Board of Directors, and key stakeholders.
Lead capital campaigns for facility improvements, acquisitions, and endowment growth.
Expand and diversify support throughout Los Angeles County and surrounding communities.
Build and maintain relationships with donors, community partners, corporations, foundations, and long-time supporters.
Collaborate with program leaders and administrators to align fundraising initiatives with organizational priorities.
Present the organization’s mission, impact, and funding needs to stakeholders.
Design and oversee volunteer engagement strategies; recruit, train, motivate, and manage volunteers.
Expand and enhance the organization's volunteer network and ambassador program.
Support the Board Development Committee and volunteer leadership as necessary.
Direct media relations and promote the organization through print, television, radio, and digital channels.
Oversee development of newsletters, annual reports, brochures, and fundraising campaign materials, ensuring communications align with the organization’s mission, values, and strategic objectives.
Lead grant development and management from prospect identification through reporting and compliance.
Build and maintain relationships with funding organizations and philanthropic foundations, and ensure grant funds are administered according to funding requirements.
Serve on the executive leadership team and develop strategies to strengthen philanthropic support and organizational sustainability.
Perform other leadership responsibilities and special projects as assigned.
Manage a small staff, establish objectives, and set performance standards.
Develop and monitor an annual budget.