Chief Philanthropy Officer

Shore Community Services•Skokie, IL

8d•$100,000 - $130,000

About The Position

The Chief Philanthropy Officer leads the fundraising team in achieving ambitious contributed-income goals through data-driven strategies across annual fund and planned giving. As a Leadership Team collaborator, the CPO works closely with the Sr. Director of Philanthropy, senior leadership, and board leadership to secure sustainable, mission-aligned funding through relationship-building and personalized donor engagement. The role leads development strategy and fundraising activities to raise more than $1.2 million in annual support, manages donor cultivation and major-gift prospect portfolios, and supports grant development, communications, and fundraising events. The position requires after-hours meetings and events as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent.
At least 10 years of full-time professional fundraising experience.
Proven track record in donor stewardship, securing major gifts, and donor prospect research leading to new gifts.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

Lead development strategy, set fundraising goals, and manage fundraising activities to collectively raise $1.2M+ in annual support.
Prepare the annual fundraising budget, including revenue goals and division expenses, and track progress toward revenue goals.
Track donor activity in a donor database; produce monthly donor reports and analyses; evaluate fundraising results and recommend future plans.
Participate on the executive leadership team in planning and executing cross-functional organizational strategy.
Collaborate on annual individual-giving activities, including family support, Circle of Caring monthly giving, and major gifts, with an emphasis on moving annual donors to higher giving levels.
Personally develop and manage a portfolio of prospects capable of making five- and six-figure annual gifts.
Qualify and cultivate prospects for first-time and increased gifts, working with Board of Directors and community volunteers to solicit prospects and coaching team members to do the same.
Develop and oversee a major-gift prospect management system that tracks cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and recognition.
Work with the Development team to plan annual donor stewardship events and other recognition or benefit opportunities that engage new donors and encourage upgraded gifts.
Expand awareness of the planned-giving program, The Legacy Society, and qualify prospects for planned gifts.
Meet regularly with donors and prospective donors to share organizational activities and build relationships.
Collaborate in supporting grant development.
Conduct presentations and meet with donors as needed for grant proposals.
Contribute to development-division correspondence, including print and electronic communications such as newsletters and donor letters.
Participate in after-hours meetings and events as required.
Assist with event strategy and support the team in planning and executing events.