Chief Growth Officer

Outreach•Carol Stream, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Outreach is a Christian community service organization providing counseling, case management, youth development, older adult services, and community development. For over 50 years, Outreach has changed the lives of thousands of individuals, children, youth, and families in DuPage County, IL. We are seeking toМы ищем дальновидного и целеустремленного руководителя высшего звена, который станет нашим следующим директором по росту (CGO). Директор по росту будет руководить интегрированной стратегией роста Outreach, расширяя филантропическую поддержку, укрепляя узнаваемость бренда, продвигая инициативы социального предпринимательства и развивая стратегические партнерства, которые способствуют долгосрочной устойчивости и влиянию. Эта руководящая должность в исполнительной власти отвечает за развитие ресурсов, маркетинг и операции социального предпринимательства, чтобы обеспечить единый, инновационный и ориентированный на миссию подход к росту организации. CGO напрямую подчиняется генеральному директору и тесно сотрудничает с советом попечителей и старшей командой руководителей для продвижения миссии Outreach по восстановлению надежды и предоставлению людям возможностей стать всем, кем Бог их предназначил быть.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Nonprofit Leadership, or a related field preferred.
Minimum of 10 years of senior leadership experience in development, marketing, social enterprise, business development, or related executive leadership roles.
Demonstrated success leading large-scale fundraising initiatives, marketing campaigns, strategic partnerships, or earned-income enterprises.
Proven ability to integrate fundraising, marketing, and operational strategies into a cohesive growth model.
Strong strategic planning, organizational leadership, and financial management skills are required.
Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and public speaking abilities are essential.
Experience leading and developing high-performing teams in complex organizational environments is preferred.
Demonstrated ability to utilize data and performance metrics to drive strategic decision-making and growth outcomes.
Willingness to travel locally and nationally (10–20%) is required.
Commitment to Outreach’s Statement of Mission & Faith is required.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Nonprofit Leadership, or a related field preferred.
Experience leading and developing high-performing teams in complex organizational environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

Design and lead a comprehensive organization-wide growth strategy that integrates philanthropy, marketing, national partnerships, and social enterprise initiatives to drive sustainable revenue growth and mission advancement.
Provide strategic leadership and oversight to the Senior Marketing Officer, Director of Resource Development, and Director of Social Enterprises to ensure alignment across all growth-focused divisions.
Cultivate and strengthen relationships with major donors, corporate partners, churches, foundations, and community stakeholders to expand Outreach’s funding and partnership opportunities.
Oversee fundraising strategy and innovation, including major gifts, campaigns, grants, events, and corporate partnerships.
Partner with the Senior Marketing Officer to strengthen Outreach’s brand visibility, communications strategy, and public engagement efforts locally and nationally.
Steward Outreach’s brand identity and market presence to increase awareness, credibility, and engagement across diverse audiences.
Supervise and support the Director of Social Enterprises in expanding mission-aligned earned-income initiatives and identifying new market opportunities.
Develop short- and long-term strategic growth plans focused on revenue diversification, geographic expansion, and organizational sustainability.
Utilize data analysis, forecasting, and performance metrics to guide strategic decisions, evaluate growth opportunities, and ensure accountability across all growth initiatives.
Collaborate with the CEO and CFO to establish financial goals, monitor organizational performance, and ensure fiscal stewardship across fundraising, marketing, and social enterprise operations.
Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, collaboration, and cross-functional alignment throughout the organization.
Represent Outreach publicly as an ambassador of the organization’s mission, vision, and values.