Chief Development Officer

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY CENTRAL ARIZONA•Phoenix, AZ

1d•$135,000 - $155,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Chief Development Officer (CDO) is responsible for setting the strategic direction of the organization’s full range of fundraising efforts and leading the Development team. The CDO will oversee the planning and implementation of all development activities in support of Habitat for Humanity Central Arizona (Habitat) and its core funding areas. The CDO serves as a member of the senior management team to further the goals and objectives of Habitat’s programs and services. Additionally, the CDO will work directly with individual, corporate, and civic supporters to secure the revenue needed for the long-term sustainability of Habitat.

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with donors, volunteers, board members, community leaders, and internal stakeholders.
Excellent communication skills including the ability to speak, read and write English.
Excellent organizational skills.
Positive personality and attitude.
Bachelor’s degree in Non-Profit Management, Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, or related field.
More than five years of experience in senior development leadership and supervising employees in a non-profit organization.
10+ years of progressive fundraising experience.
Hear and speak to use telephone and communicate with people both in and out of the office.
Sit at desk for extended periods, as well as move around office area frequently throughout the day.
Manual dexterity for computer operation and office equipment uses.
Flexible work hours requiring willingness to attend evening and weekend events.
Ability to walk around active job sites and meet volunteers and sponsors where they are in the field.
Reliable transportation for visiting off-site locations.
Willingness for some travel including overnight stays.
Employee must be proficient in or able to use or learn to use office equipment such as computer, printer, phone, copiers, calculator, and other communication vehicles.

Nice To Haves

Experience with development/philanthropy database programs is highly desired.

Responsibilities

Developing and executing a comprehensive fundraising strategy to achieve annual contributed-revenue goals of $10million and forecasting a 3-5 year revenue strategy to support Habitat’s construction projects.
Fostering a culture of philanthropy by ensuring all fund development efforts align with Habitat’s vision, mission and values.
Developing and executing short and long-term fundraising strategic plans, setting goals and objectives, including a comprehensive annual development budget focused on individual, major, corporate, faith, foundation and planned giving goals.
Exercising strategic servant leadership over: Fundraising strategy, Revenue forecasting, Development budget, Department staffing, Donor pipeline strategy, Major gift strategy, Development technology/data strategy, Gift acceptance policies, Development communications in partnership with marketing, Long-term revenue diversification.
Ensuring that the development department thoroughly interacts and integrates with all departments to create a team environment to achieve organizational goals.
Working cross-functionally with staff throughout Habitat to ensure alignment among program, volunteer, marketing, and development staff efforts.
Managing and growing a portfolio of high-capacity individual and institutional donors to secure leadership gifts for Habitat.
Leading a team of twelve development professionals.
Assuring team members are well-versed on the history, values, branding, key messages, programs, and services of Habitat and can accurately and professionally articulate the Habitat story.
Leading strategic volunteer committees, such as Board Development Committee, Special Events Committee(s), Planned Giving Committee, and Faith Partner Committee.
Establishing and enforcing all policies and procedures related to development efforts.
Overseeing the planning and execution of all revenue-generating special events and initiatives including our annual Blueprints and Blue Jeans event.
Developing a board engagement and fundraising strategy and partnering with the CEO and board chair to execute it.
Assisting the CEO in Board development, one-on-ones and attending all Nominating Committee meetings.
Remaining current on fundraising trends and practices and making strategy adjustments, as necessary.
Managing department staff through effective supervision and performance evaluations, while providing mentoring, coaching and training.
Providing ongoing evaluation of Habitat’s fundraising efforts, monitoring progress towards annual revenue goals, and reporting to the development team, the senior management team, and the Board of Directors regularly.
Serving as a spokesperson for the organization at build ceremonies, Saturday Build days, fundraising events, and PR opportunities.