Chief Development Officer Job in Columbia, South Carolina US
Chief Development Officer
Chief Development Officer - Are you interested in career opportunities with the world's largest humanitarian network? The American Red Cross touches millions of lives each year - do you have the passion and dedication required to join our team and really make a difference? The Chief Development Officer fosters a culture of philanthropy within the American Red Cross. Leads staff and volunteers and philanthropy and fund development. The Chief Development Officer (CDO) leads and directs a development team in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of all aspects of fundraising for the American Red Cross. This position is responsible for leading a strong revenue-oriented culture based on market driven targets and management fundamentals. MAJOR RESPONSIBILTIES: Develop and implement multi-year strategic fundraising plans, cultivate internal and external constituents and monitor trends in development and the giving community. Lead financial development team. Establish goals, objectives, and standards for the financial development team; lead the financial development team to meet and exceed these goals and objectives; oversee develop of and manage the financial development budget. Develop and execute the fundraising strategy in order to significantly grow the annual fund in the short term, while diversifying the funding base towards long-term stability. Provide leadership to establish relationships to work effectively with top donors and volunteers and to develop fund raising programs utilizing volunteers in key roles. Develop and lead a comprehensive plan for identification and cultivation of donors, donor relations, and volunteer support and stewardship. Significant solicitation and portfolio management is required. NOTES: Additional Salary Information: Dependent upon experience