Chief Philanthropy Officer

Covenant House Michigan, Chief Philanthropy Officer, Detroit, MI

About Covenant House Michigan

Founded in 1997 with the opening of the Eastside Community Service Center in Detroit, Covenant House Michigan began as a response to the urgent needs of youth experiencing homelessness. The organization quickly expanded to include street outreach, crisis services, job development, and the Rights of Passage Transitional Living Program. In 2001, following a capital campaign, CHMI renovated its Detroit campus to include the Caritas Emergency Shelter and dedicated transitional living spaces, along with communal areas designed to foster safety and community.

Education has remained central to CHMI's mission. In 2005, Detroit Public Schools authorized the organization to open charter schools serving youth experiencing homelessness and those without a high school diploma. Today, Covenant Academy schools are chartered by Grand Valley State University and managed by Youth Vision Solutions, including a Grand Rapids campus opened in 2013.

In 2018, CHMI expanded its West Michigan footprint with a 28 bed emergency shelter in Grand Rapids serving youth ages 18 to 24. Since its founding, Covenant House Michigan has served more than 80,000 young people, providing shelter, education, workforce support, and comprehensive services that move youth from crisis to stability and independence.

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The Opportunity

Covenant House Michigan seeks a dynamic and strategic Chief Philanthropy Officer who will lead a comprehensive fundraising enterprise in support of its life changing mission. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and serving as a key member of the executive leadership team, the Chief Philanthropy Officer will shape and execute a development strategy that advances both immediate operational priorities and long term growth.Regional Leadership & Cultural Fluency

The Chief Philanthropy Officer will demonstrate the ability to build trust in relationship-driven, highly networked philanthropic communities, with particular sensitivity to the distinct cultures of Detroit and Grand Rapids.

This leader recognizes that credibility is earned locally and will invest consistent presence, listening, and judgment to navigate regional dynamics, gatekeepers, and long-standing philanthropic networks. Candidates with strong regional ties or a proven ability to integrate quickly into insular markets will be especially well positioned to succeed.

Contact

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About DSG | Koya

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