Chief Development Officer

Facing History and Ourselves, Inc.; Blackburn; Remote; USD 300,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative organization is seeking a Chief Development Officer to lead its fundraising efforts and maximize philanthropic potential. This dynamic role involves collaborating with senior leadership to expand programs and secure resources while managing a dedicated team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong mission orientation, strategic vision, and proven fundraising expertise. Join a forward-thinking team committed to making a difference by tackling issues of racism and bigotry through education. If you're passionate about impactful leadership and fundraising, this is an exciting opportunity to drive change.

Qualifications

• Proven fundraising track record from individuals and foundations.
• Strong inclusive leadership and people management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine a growth-oriented fundraising strategic plan.
• Coach and develop a collaborative fundraising team of 21.

Skills

Fundraising Expertise

Strategic Vision

Mission Orientation

Inclusive Team Leadership

Ambassadorial Skill

Job description

Position Title: Chief Development Officer

Location: Remote

Reports To: Desmond K. Blackburn, PhD, President and Chief Executive Officer

Direct Reports:

• Director, Development Operations
• Managing Director, Development
• Senior Director, Institutional Partnerships

Position Summary

Facing History & Ourselves seeks an innovative Chief Development Officer (CDO) to provide leadership and strategic vision to maximize the philanthropic potential of the organization. The Chief Development Officer will report to Desmond Blackburn, Facing History’s CEO, who is charting an ambitious vision of growth that will significantly increase Facing History’s potential for impact.

The CDO will play a critical, strategic role in securing the necessary resources to increase organizational capacity and partner with the senior team on efforts to expand and grow Facing History’s programs into new geographies and schools. The CDO will serve as a key partner to senior leadership, including Facing History’s Regional Executive Directors and Advisory Boards and will lead a highly collaborative fundraising team of 21 staff members in Development, Development Operations, and Institutional Partnerships that currently raises ~$30M annually with plans to grow in the next few years.

Key Responsibilities

• In partnership with the CEO, develop and refine an ambitious, growth-oriented fundraising strategic plan that includes ways to deepen and diversify the funding base and grow restricted and unrestricted funds from all constituencies.
• Serve as an ambassador for Facing History’s work, mission, and impact with all audiences. Work closely with the program team to understand and market the organization’s programs while raising the capital to support them.
• Serve as a close partner to the CEO, supporting him in key fundraising initiatives with major donors.
• Work closely with the development team and regional Executive Directors to align on strategic fundraising priorities and align fundraising strategies to support those priorities.
• Serve as a member of Facing History & Ourselves’ senior team as a close partner to the team and the CEO.
• Coach and develop a collaborative fundraising team of 21 to success with a focus on performance metrics, individual coaching, and team development.
• Lead with an inclusive leadership style that empowers the team through active communication and opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Assume primary responsibility for managing a portfolio of top donors and prospects.

Pivotal Experience and Expertise

• Mission Orientation: A mission-driven leader with a passion for Facing History’s mission to use lessons of history to challenge teachers and their students to stand up to racism, antisemitism, and other forms of bigotry and hate.
• Strategic Vision: Strategic, growth-oriented leadership that innovates fundraising processes, as well as envisions new revenue-generating opportunities.
• Fundraising Expertise: A proven fundraising track record of raising money from a variety of sources, including from individuals and foundations.
• Inclusive Team Leadership: Demonstrated strong, inclusive leadership and people management skills.

Culture Impact

• Ambassadorial Skill: Articulate communicator and ambassador for Facing History & Ourselves.
• Collaboration & Trust: Builds relationships and teams by building and maintaining honesty, trust, and integrity.
• Clarity of Direction: Leads with purpose and can connect the dots between organizational priorities and daily tasks.

Compensation for this role will be determined based on experience and skill set, with an anticipated base salary range of $300,000-$350,000. This range does not include any incentive-based compensation. Facing History & Ourselves encourages any candidate who might have interest to reach out to Heidrick & Struggles for a preliminary conversation.

Facing History values a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status and record of arrest or conviction, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.