[ref. j63126200] View Jobs Description

The Chief Development Officer will report to the CEO and will build and manage a team of development professionals.

1. Identify, cultivate, and solicit volunteers and donors to achieve the Council’s annual total financial development goals including the annual campaign, special events, grants & foundations, and sponsorships.
2. Develop and implement a plan to diversify operating revenue by raising new dollars annually to fund operational costs of Simon Kenton Council, including upgrading donors, aggressive identification and engagement of new corporate partners, grants and foundation requests, and the creation and oversight of Scouting affinity groups to identify and reengage the alumni base.
3. Leads development department including fundraising, stewardship, marketing, public relations, government affairs, and communications. Creates marketing strategies that increase philanthropy and organizational awareness.
4. Develop and support an endowment emphasis to spread awareness of planned giving, attract and cultivate donors and solicit outright cash gifts and deferred planned gifts to grow the endowment.
5. Responsible for oversight of all Council fundraising events, including local community fundraising events and Council-wide events. Responsible for developing a long-term strategy for fundraising events.
6. Develops a long-term comprehensive campaign to impact the Council’s properties allowing each property to be used to its fullest potential.
7. Oversees the organizations CRM database and develop strategies to increase technology usage within organization.

1. Five or more years of successful fundraising experience or relatable sales experience with a proven track-record of identifying, cultivating, and soliciting five and six-figure gifts.
2. Has identified, developed, and fostered meaningful relationships with individuals from all walks of life and in various environments.
3. Ability to network throughout the community and identify and cultivate individual and corporate major gift prospects.
4. Tells compelling stories that appeal to donors on an emotional level and illustrates how the donor can help make a difference.
5. Superb written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
6. Excellent time management skills.
7. Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends.
8. Significant staff leadership experience. Has built high performing teams and gets the best from every member.
9. Brings fiscal management and budget development skills.
10. Demonstrated mastery in the entire Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, and Power Point. Experience in Blackbaud CRM is a plus.
11. An undergraduate degree from an accredited educational institution.
12. Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE) designation a plus.

All BSA councils are equal opportunity employers. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Additionally, the Simon Kenton Council offers benefits to include major medical, prescription coverage, dental, vision, life-insurance, short and long-term disability, accidental death, a Match Savings program, and is eligible for 20 days of vacation.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health savings account

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to Commute:

• Columbus, OH 43212 (Required)

Work Location: In person