Leadership - Chief Philanthropy Officer

A New Leaf•Mesa, AZ

16h•Hybrid

About The Position

Since 1971, A New Leaf has been dedicated to its mission of “Helping Families…Changing Lives,” making a positive impact on the lives of over 24,000 people annually in the Phoenix Metropolitan area. A New Leaf is committed to empowering individuals and enriching communities through transformative services. Guided by our core values—Compassion, Passion for Results, Collaboration, Accountability, Integrity, and Conscientiousness—we strive to create meaningful, lasting impacts in the communities we serve. The Chief Philanthropy Officer (CPO) provides strategic leadership for A New Leaf’s fundraising and philanthropy initiatives. This position oversees donor engagement, fundraising strategy, philanthropic partnerships, grant and institutional funding strategies, and development operations to support organizational growth and long-term sustainability. The CPO serves as a member of the executive leadership team and partners with the CEO, Board of Directors, donors, and community stakeholders to strengthen philanthropic support and advance the organization’s mission.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Seven (7) to ten (10) years of progressively responsible nonprofit fundraising and philanthropy leadership experience required.
Experience leading major gifts, donor stewardship, fundraising campaigns, grant and institutional funding strategies, and corporate and foundation partnerships required.
Experience developing and managing fundraising revenue goals, budgets, and performance outcomes required.
Experience supervising, mentoring, and developing high-performing teams required.
Must Be At Least 21 Years of Age
Class One Fingerprint Clearance Card
Central Registry Background Check
Drug Screening
Valid Unrestricted Driver’s License
Current Auto Liability Insurance
39 Month Motor Vehicle Record
Adhere to all organizational policies, including the Code of Conduct, professional standards, and relevant regulations.
As a mandated reporter under Arizona statute A.R.S. § 13-3620, you are required to immediately report any suspected abuse or neglect of a minor to your Supervisor, Manager, Director, Clinical Director, or Chief Officer, who will assist in making the appropriate report to authorities.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, business administration, communications, marketing, public relations, fundraising, or a related field preferred.
An equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience may be considered.
Experience partnering with executive leadership and boards of directors preferred.
CFRE certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and oversee comprehensive fundraising and philanthropy strategies that support organizational growth, mission advancement, and long-term financial sustainability.
Lead and manage all philanthropy functions, including annual giving, major gifts, planned giving, donor stewardship, foundation partnerships, grant and institutional funding strategies, corporate giving, campaigns, special events, and community engagement initiatives.
Lead the development and execution of fundraising plans, campaigns, and revenue goals aligned with organizational priorities and strategic objectives.
Expand and diversify philanthropic revenue streams by cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding relationships with donors, community leaders, foundations, corporations, and strategic partners.
Develop and monitor philanthropy revenue projections, fundraising performance outcomes, and budget goals to support organizational planning and long-term financial sustainability.
Serve as a strategic partner to the CEO, Board of Directors, and executive leadership team to strengthen philanthropic engagement, maximize fundraising opportunities, and advance organizational visibility.
Support and engage the Board of Directors in fundraising initiatives, donor engagement activities, philanthropic strategies, and community relationship development.
Collaborate with executive leadership and board members to identify, cultivate, and solicit major gift opportunities and strengthen donor engagement strategies.
Provide strategic leadership, supervision, mentorship, and performance oversight for philanthropy team members while fostering collaboration, accountability, and professional development.
Oversee philanthropy operations, including fundraising systems, donor database integrity, budget management, reporting, fundraising analytics, performance metrics, acknowledgment processes, and evaluation procedures.
Monitor fundraising trends, donor engagement metrics, and community opportunities to identify initiatives that increase philanthropic support and organizational impact.
Foster a culture of philanthropy throughout the organization by promoting donor-centered practices and cross-functional collaboration.
Ensure fundraising activities and donor engagement efforts are conducted in alignment with organizational policies, ethical fundraising standards, and applicable laws and regulations.
Represent A New Leaf professionally within the community, at fundraising events, donor meetings, networking opportunities, and public engagement activities.
Participate in executive leadership initiatives, organizational planning activities, and cross-functional projects in support of agency goals and strategic priorities.
Adhere to all organizational policies, procedures, confidentiality standards, and performance expectations.
Perform other duties as assigned.