What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Development Officer position at StepUp Wilmington?
StepUp Wilmington (SUW), a leading workforce development organization in the Cape Fear region, is seeking a passionate, innovative, and data-driven Chief Development Officer (CDO), responsible for leading and implementing SUW’s fundraising strategy and deliverables to expand mission impact and organizational mastery and growth. The CDO is a key executive leadership position reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
Key Responsibilities
- Create and implement a comprehensive fundraising and marketing strategy
- Lead, develop and execute a comprehensive data-driven and relationship-centered fundraising plan
- Create and serve as the primary relationship manager of a portfolio of donors and prospects
- Support the fundraising efforts of the CEO, other members of the StepUp Wilmington leadership team, Board Members, Young Professional Board, volunteers, and community partners
- Create an Annual Development plan that increases organizational sustainability and ensures year-round individualized cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of donors
- Work with the Development Committee of the Board of Directors and provide fundraising training and best practices to motivate board members to meet fundraising goals
- Plan, oversee, and implement annual fundraising events
- Manage a robust grant program that will support current and future programs
- Utilize Salesforce as the primary database for recording, tracking, and reporting of all fundraising relationships and activities
- Manage, lead, and train fundraising staff
- Represent the organization, as needed, at community events, conferences, and other public forums to enhance the organization’s visibility and influence
- Participate in the development of messages, materials and content used in strategic donor communications and solicitations
- Implement a comprehensive and timely stewardship plan
Qualifications