Chief Development Officer
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United StatesFull-TimeExecutive
Salary220,000 - 240,000 USD per year
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Job Details
- Experience
- At least 10 years of nonprofit development and fundraising leadership
- Required Skills
- Accounting
Requirements
- At least 10 years of nonprofit development and fundraising leadership
- 5 years of executive leadership experience is highly preferred
- Demonstrated experience securing gifts and partnerships of $1 million plus
- Experience leading teams to revenue goals of $15 million dollars or more
- Demonstrated track record of leading a nationwide team to achieve ambitious revenue goals
- Comfort in leading teams through transformative and growth periods
- Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) a plus
- Demonstrated experience working with high-caliber volunteers and board members in understanding the mission, gaining their direct support, and enhancing their financial investment in the organization.
- Proven track record of successfully implementing comprehensive fundraising campaigns, including major gifts, corporate partnerships, event fundraising, and individual giving
- Deep understanding of the pharmaceutical/biotech advocacy funding space
- Experience in utilizing data-driven strategies for donor acquisition, retention, and stewardship
- Knowledge of best practices in donor prospecting, cultivation, and engagement
- Familiarity with diverse fundraising channels, including digital fundraising and events.
- Strong understanding of donor relations and the ability to build and maintain meaningful relationships with donors and stakeholders
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to articulate the organization's mission and impact
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and own the annual $16.5M revenue goal, providing the President & CEO and Board of Directors with accurate monthly forecasting and risk-mitigation strategies to ensure 100% attainment of funding targets
- Drive a year-over-year growth in new donor acquisition and corporate partnerships, specifically focusing on diversifying revenue streams to reduce reliance on [specific source, e.g., peer-to-peer events] and increasing high-net-worth individual giving
- Directly manage a personal portfolio of top-tier 'Impact' donors, modeling ZERO’s relationship-building philosophy where supporters feel 'cared for, loved, challenged, and valued' as essential partners in ending prostate cancer
- Leverages cutting-edge technology platforms and advanced sales management methodologies to inspire and lead a high-performing development team, driving consistent deal closure while delivering precise short- and long-term financial forecasts that inform strategic decision-making at the executive level
- Design and execute a mission-aligned, comprehensive multi-year fundraising strategy across the organization
- Balance leadership and management responsibilities with hands-on fundraising, including carrying a personal portfolio of donors and corporate accounts
- Establishes and tracks metrics and adjusts tactics as needed to achieve goals
- Work with other departments to seek unique funding opportunities for mission-critical initiatives
- Work directly with the CEO on Board development and recruitment, as well as serve as the staff liaison to the Board Development Committee
- Effectively prepare, manage, forecast, and monitor the development departmental budget in alignment with the organization’s goals
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