Chief Development Officer

Reimagine

Santa Ana, CA

Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic Fundraising Leadership

Develop and execute a comprehensive annual development plan aligned with organizational goals.
Create and implement multi-year fundraising strategies that diversify and grow revenue streams.
Establish measurable fundraising goals, benchmarks, and performance metrics.
Build a culture of philanthropy throughout the organization.
Serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO and Board of Directors on fundraising and donor engagement.

Annual Giving & Appeals

Develop and manage annual fundraising campaigns, including:
- Year-end appeals
- Digital fundraising campaigns
- Monthly giving programs
Create compelling donor communications, solicitation materials, and impact stories.
Collaborate with marketing and program staff to communicate organizational impact effectively.
Track campaign performance and optimize strategies for donor retention and growth.

Signature Fundraising Event Management

Lead planning, execution, and growth of the organization's annual signature fundraising event.
Develop sponsorship opportunities and corporate partnerships.
Oversee event committees, volunteer leadership, and fundraising goals.
Manage event budgets, timelines, logistics, auction procurement, and donor cultivation opportunities.
Evaluate event performance and implement strategies for increased revenue and community engagement.

Implement Program Development

Design and implement a comprehensive donor cultivation and stewardship program.
Establish systems for donor identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
Build major gifts and planned giving programs.
Develop donor recognition programs and stewardship strategies.
Ensure effective use of donor management systems and fundraising technology.

Parent Advisory Council Development

Establish and lead a Parent Advisory Council to strengthen family engagement and community advocacy.
Recruit, orient, and support parent leaders representing diverse perspectives.
Facilitate regular council meetings and collaborative initiatives.
Engage council members in advocacy, fundraising, volunteerism, and ambassador activities.
Create opportunities for parents and families to provide feedback and support organizational priorities.

Board and Volunteer Engagement

Partner with the CEO and Board of Directors to strengthen fundraising capacity.
Support Board development and engagement in donor cultivation and stewardship.
Train and coach Board members on fundraising best practices.
Develop volunteer leadership opportunities that support fundraising and community outreach.
Support the CEO with Board Recruitment

Major Gifts & Relationship Management

Manage a portfolio of major donors, prospects, corporate sponsors, and foundation funders.
Conduct donor visits and cultivation meetings.
Identify, solicit, and steward major gifts.
Develop customized engagement strategies for high-capacity donors.
Build long-term relationships that increase philanthropic investment.

Foundation and Corporate Relations

Identify and pursue foundation and corporate funding opportunities.
Collaborate with grant writers and program staff to develop competitive proposals.
Manage funder relationships and reporting requirements.
Develop sponsorship opportunities that align with organizational initiatives and events.

Data Management and Reporting

Maintain accurate donor records and fundraising data.
Monitor fundraising performance and prepare regular reports for leadership and the Board.
Analyze donor trends and fundraising outcomes to inform strategy.
Ensure compliance with ethical fundraising standards and donor privacy requirements.

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