Chief Development Officer Jobs

Are you an experienced fundraising and development professional who has a passion for building relationships and a proven track record of fundraising success? Are you looking for an opportunity where your professional abilities have the ability to transform the lives of others? As the Chief Development Officer (CDO) for Arizona's Children Association (AzCA) you will play a strategic role in making a difference in the lives of Children, Youth and Families across the State of Arizona.

Founded in 1912, Arizona's Children Association is one of the oldest statewide comprehensive child welfare and behavioral health not-for-profit agencies in Arizona. Located in all 15 Arizona counties, we provide a variety of programs and services to meet the needs of more than 40,000 children, youth and families each year.

The ideal applicant will have a proven track record as a development leader. You must have experience successfully raising funds and managing day-to-day development and marketing operations. You must be strategic, goal oriented, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. The CDO will work closely with the CEO, Board and Development staff to create and execute a comprehensive development strategy plan. The CDO will have strategic oversight for the entire AzCA portfolio of development strategies, i.e. events, grants, planned giving, solicitations, capital campaigns, major gifts, etc.

As the CDO you will have the opportunity to:

• Fosters an environment of inclusion and support for AzCA internal customers and builds strong relationships with all levels of the organization.
• Manage the operations of the Development, Marketing & Communication Department across the entire state with the best interests of Arizona's Children Association and donors in mind.
• Fosters AzCA's relationships with board members and agency supporters and serves as an ambassador to external constituencies by stewarding the agency's relationships with major foundations, donors and corporate sponsors.
• Participates as a member of the Executive Management Team and actively participates in the strategic planning process of the organization.
• Must be a brand ambassador and program advocate for AzCA, which includes being comfortable and knowledgeable about the Family & Children's Services AzCA promotes, supports and delivers to children, youth and families across Arizona.
• Lead the expansion of AzCA branding through traditional marketing and social media.
• Adherence to the Association of Fundraising Professionals Code of Ethical Principles and the Donor Bill of Rights is always priority.
• Lead, manage and support your team in the development and implementation of a broad-based fundraising strategy that increases and retains donors, grows revenue and achieve annual goals.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Communications, Public Relations, Marketing or related area is required. Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) designation preferred. A minimum of 7 years progressive experience and demonstrated success in direct fundraising or philanthropy, management and supervision. Must possess a valid Arizona driver's license and be insurable under the agency's automobile policy. Must be 21 years of age (licensing requirement). Must be extremely comfortable with technology with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office software (i.e. Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel), and Fundraising software experience preferred.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES:

• Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.
• Knowledge of management techniques and supervisory best practices.
• Must have strong organization skills and must be able to work in a diverse, multi-cultural environment.
• Demonstrated experience and competency in administrative, management and supervisory techniques.
• Must have ability to maintain confidentiality; and exhibit mature judgment and emotional stability.
• Must have knowledge of marketing and development, with a focus in Arizona's charitable market.
• Ability to take direction, prioritize tasks and delegate to staff.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• 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).
• Must be able to meet training and agency compliance requirements for the position.
• Must be able to provide DPS fingerprint clearance.