Chief Development Officer

Description

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Chief Development Officer

Employment Type : Full-Time / Exempt

Wage : A competitive annual salary of $180-200,000 base pay

Department : Philanthropy

Reports To : Chief Executive Officer

Position Location : California – Los Angeles, Sacramento, Bay Area

Work Schedule : Four Day Work Week : Two (2) days in office, two (2) days remote. However, there may be certain circumstances, like pressing deadlines or peak business periods, where it becomes necessary for the organization to temporarily switch to a five-day work week.

Vaccine Policy : We require all staff to be fully vaccinated.

California Environmental Voters (EnviroVoters), and EnviroVoters Education Fund, are excited to launch a search for a Chief Development Officer to join our dynamic, fun, and high-performing team!

We are seeking an innovative, collaborative, results-oriented, enthusiastic, and experienced fundraising professional with established funder relationships in California as well as knowledge of environmental and climate policy. They will join our management team and grow our fundraising efforts as Chief Development Officer in support of our growth campaign.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Chief Development Officer (CDO) is responsible for propelling EnviroVoters’ fund development to new heights to drive the organization’s 5-year growth plan and funding the work to meet our goals of combating the climate crisis. They are responsible for all aspects of the organization’s development functions, designing and implementing our robust, strategic fundraising program in coordination with staff and members of the Board. The CDO serves on the senior leadership team and works closely with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and other senior staff as well as the Board of Directors to meet revenue goals in support of the organization’s mission.

• Manage a personal portfolio of high-value donors. Initiate and cultivate relationships with a portfolio of donors, each contributing six-to-seven-figure amounts, ensuring personalized engagement, stewardship, and solicitation to maximize their support and commitment to the organization.
• Strategically plan and execute fundraising initiatives to support the organization’s growth, achieving an annual budget of over $10 million.
• Grow and diversify funder base, introduce new organizational systems and frameworks, refine performance metrics, and harness data-driven insights to inform strategic decision-making.
• Manage and coordinate efforts across multiple fundraising streams, including institutional giving, annual giving, corporate partnerships, event fundraising, talent acquisition, and major donor relations.
• Supervise and develop a team of 10-15 staff, fostering a collaborative, innovative, and high-performance environment to achieve fundraising goals through planning, training, and accountability.
• Lead the Development Committee of the boards, providing strategic direction and support to deepen and grow the fundraising efforts of the boards.
• Partner with board leadership to create and implement customized plans for board member giving and fundraising, ensuring alignment with the organization’s goals and objectives.
• Drive the growth and success of the annual Badass in Green Awards event, enhancing its profile and increasing its revenue stream through innovative strategies and event management.
• Create and implement new strategies to expand the organization’s annual giving program and partner with the Communications team to enhance digital and online fundraising efforts, leveraging technology and social media to reach a broader audience.
• Establish and grow a comprehensive major donor program, focusing on identifying, cultivating, and stewarding individual donors to ensure sustained support.
• Coordinate development staff, program leaders, senior leadership team, and board members to identify new funding opportunities and to match program strategies with potential funders.
• Partner with the Finance team, Senior Leadership Team, and boards on monthly reporting, annual budget planning, and revenue forecasting.
• Additional responsibilities as determined in partnership with the CEO.

MUST HAVES

To be successful in this job, you must possess the following qualities and experience :

HOW TO APPLY

Apply through our careers portal. Please note that a cover letter and resume must be provided for consideration and that applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. We look forward to receiving your application and learning more about you!

WHAT ELSE YOU SHOULD KNOW

This is an outstanding opportunity for a highly motivated professional to assume a pivotal role in this cutting-edge organization. California Environmental Voters offers 8-20 vacation days, 7 sick days a year, 12 holidays, 1 week off between Christmas and New Year, 5 days of bereavement leave, health and dental benefits, section 125 plan, a 401(k)-retirement program with up to 3% employer match; flexible spending account (FSA) for health care expenses; subsidized commuter program; and optional life insurance.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At EnviroVoters, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workspace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways.

EnviroVoters and EnviroVoters Ed Fund has a deep commitment to equity and fostering a culture of inclusion. EnviroVoters invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our organization.

As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions, please contact envirovotersjobs@envirovoters.org.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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Salary : $180,000 - $200,000