Benefits:

• Student Loan Forgiveness
• 2 Volunteer Days
• Life, AD&D, LTD Insurance
• Maternity Leave (6 weeks paid)
• 11 Holidays
• FMLA (unpaid)
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER (FULL-TIME EXEMPT)

CHADS Coalition for Mental Health is a non-profit organization whose mission is to save young lives
by advancing the awareness and prevention of depression and suicide.

Position Summary
The Chief Development Officer (CDO) is responsible for the oversight and day-to-day management of annual fundraising efforts. With support from the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and the Board of Directors (BOD), the CDO holds the responsibility of ensuring that a culture of philanthropy is built and that annual fund goals are met.

Core Functions

• Develop the annual fund plan, its budget, calendar, and fundraising projections
• Meet annual fund goals determined by the BOD and CEO
• Oversee the administration of the fund development database
• Support corporate and foundation giving opportunities
• Supervise members of the Development Department including the Grants Manager, Marketing/Communications Coordinator, etc.
• Continue execution of successful direct mail program
• Execute intensive stewardship program
• Working closely with the CEO, continue the moves management process for current major donors and help to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major gift prospects
• Oversee planning and implementation of special events with support of special events contractor, development committee, volunteers
• Report regularly on fundraising metrics to senior staff and board members
• Along with the chair of the board development committee, lead efforts of the committee
• Work with contractor(s) to develop materials, promotion strategies and visibility opportunities for programs, services, and events
• Manage CHADS’ brand and serve as the agency’s primary authority on standards and guidelines
• Write and/or edit content for all company publications, announcements, and editorial copy
• Oversight and assist with creation of content of website, social media, e-mail database
• Support and direct the Board of Directors regarding all fund development activities
• Other responsibilities or duties as mutually agreed upon with the CEO

Core Competencies

• Ability to create, track, and analyze development initiatives
• Strong organizational, written, and verbal communications skills
• Works well under pressure with the ability to handle multiple tasks often with pressing deadlines
• Team-player attitude and ability to understand and effectively share the CHADS’ mission
• Desire to work in an environment of measurable accountability

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• CFRE preferred

Required Experience:

• 5 years of successful fundraising experience, preferably at social service organizations
• Major Gift Campaign experience preferred
• Supervisory experience in motivating teams to meet goals
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Windows, Excel, Outlook, Teams, Share Point, PowerPoint), live video conferencing and Donor Perfect or other similar fundraising software.
• This position requires access to reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license

Starting Salary: $100,000+

CHADS is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. CHADS is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Flexible work from home options available.