Chief Development Officer

Chief Development Officer

The Chief Development Officer provides visionary leadership for fundraising, donor engagement, and philanthropic strategy in support of the Arizona's Children Association's child welfare mission. Reporting to the CEO and serving on the executive team, the CDO drives revenue growth, stewards key relationships, and aligns development efforts with organizational priorities to ensure long-term sustainability.

Grounded in AzCA's mission to protect, support, and advocate for children and families, the CDO builds strong, authentic relationships with donors, foundations, corporate partners, and community stakeholders. This role works closely with the Chief Executive Officer, Board of Directors, and senior leadership to cultivate a culture of philanthropy and to position the organization as a trusted leader in child welfare.

Annual Salary: $100,000.00 - $110,000.00

Essential Job Functions:

• Develop, implement, and lead a comprehensive fundraising strategy that supports the organization's mission, strategic plan, and long-term sustainability.
• Direct and oversee all fundraising activities, including major gifts, individual giving, grants (foundation and corporate), corporate partnerships, special events, and donor stewardship.
• Serve as a key organizational spokesperson and relationship manager with donors, foundations, corporate partners, and community stakeholders.
• Partner closely with the Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward prospects.
• Lead, supervise, and evaluate the development team, ensuring clear goals, accountability, and professional growth.

• Create and manage corporate giving strategy, including the writing and submission of grants as needed.

• Ensure accurate tracking, reporting, and analysis of fundraising data to inform strategy and decision-making.
• Oversee donor communications, including appeals, reports, acknowledgments, and impact storytelling, ensuring alignment with child welfare best practices and ethical standards.
• Maintain department policy and procedures.
• Serve as member of Board Fundraising Committee, including preparing reports for committee.
• Manage global staff communication related to the department.
• Monitor trends in philanthropy, child welfare funding, and donor engagement to adapt strategies proactively.
• Represent the organization at community events, donor meetings, and public forums as required.
• Manage media and brand strategy, including media partner relationships.
• Maintain records in donor database for corporate partnerships.
• Adhere to the Association of Fundraising Professionals Code of Ethical Principles and the Donor Bill of Rights.
• Perform other duties as assigned, which are consistent with the general responsibilities of the position.

Minimum Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or related field of study from an accredited college or university.
• CFRE certification highly desirable (not required).
• Minimum of 7 years' progressive experience in the fundraising field with a proven track record of fundraising, management, and supervision.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of fundraising and development strategies focusing on donor development
• Knowledge of marketing practices related to non-profit fundraising.
• Competency in administrative, management and supervisory techniques.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.
• Ability to take direction, prioritize tasks and delegate to staff.
• Must have strong organization skills and must be able to work in a diverse, multi-cultural environment.
• Must have ability to maintain confidentiality; and exhibit mature judgment and emotional stability.
• Ability to understand and respond appropriately to requests
• Effectively handle emergency situations and safely perform duties despite distractions.
• Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills in the English language. Might also require Spanish.
• Ability to interact well with various levels of staff and with guests of AzCA.
• Ability to read, comprehend and interpret complex information.
• Ability to work in a variety of environments in and outdoors with various obstacles, stairs and unknown conditions.
• Must be physically capable to administer approved behavioral management techniques as applicable.
• Must be able to physically demonstrate competency in the following areas: operate an agency transport vehicle (unless declared a non-driver).
• Able to operate common office equipment and be proficient with Raiser's Edge Fundraising Software, calendaring, word processing and other needed computer and electronic devise skills.

Other Minimum Qualification/Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age (licensing requirement).
• Possess a valid Arizona driver's license and be insurable under the agency's automobile policy.
• Must be able to provide own transportation to and from clients' homes and/or other relevant organizations/agencies.
• Must be able to provide DPS fingerprint clearance.
• Must be able to meet training and agency compliance requirements for the position.
• An individual may qualify for this position if the individual is able to "perform safely" the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. Perform safely means to perform without causing a direct threat to the health or safety of the individual or others that cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodations, as defined by 42 U.S.C. #1211 (b) and the Commission's regulations found at 29 C.F.R #1630.2 (r).