Chief Development and Strategic Officer

OHEL Children's Home and Family Services; United States; On-site; USD 275,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

OHEL Children's Home and Family Services is seeking a Chief Development and Strategic Officer to lead fundraising efforts and support national growth initiatives. The candidate will execute comprehensive strategies and cultivate major gifts to support Ohel's programs.

A proven track record in fundraising and strong strategic thinking skills are essential. The position is focused on expanding programs and engaging with new philanthropic partners, requiring excellent communication and leadership abilities. The salary is between $275,000 and $300,000.

Qualifications

• Proven and substantial track record in fundraising.
• Experience engaging nonprofit Boards and senior leaders.
• Strong strategic thinking and organizational development skills.
• Excellent communication and public speaking abilities.
• Experience leveraging technology for outreach.

Responsibilities

• Execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy for Ohel.
• Cultivate and secure major gifts and transformational funding.
• Partner with senior team for program expansion on a national level.
• Engage new donors and philanthropic partners.
• Inspire Board members and senior volunteers.
• Lead and mentor a high-performing development team.

Skills

Fundraising

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Communication

Public speaking

Relationship building

Job description

Position Overview

Reporting to the CEO and serving as a key member of the senior leadership team, the Chief Development and Strategic Officer will lead fundraising and development strategy while contributing to broader organizational national growth initiatives and in support of operating, capital, and endowment funding.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy that supports Ohel’s operating, capital, and endowment needs


• Cultivate and secure major gifts, with a strong emphasis on unrestricted and transformational funding


• Partner with other members of the senior team to strategize and execute plans for further expansion of Ohel’s programs and services on a national level.


• Introduce and engage new donors, foundations, and philanthropic partners across multiple regions


• Partner with and inspire Board members and senior volunteers to strengthen fundraising outcomes


• Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing development team


• In collaboration with other senior team leaders, leverage technology, public speaking, and social media to support the organization.

The ideal candidate will bring:

• A proven and substantial track record in fundraising, including major gifts, unrestricted funds, and capital campaigns


• Experience engaging nonprofit Boards and senior leaders across business and professional sector


• Strong strategic thinking, organizational development, and leadership skills


• Excellent communication, public speaking, and relationship-building abilities


• Experience leveraging technology and digital platforms to support development and outreach

We are looking for You!

Ohel’s programs and offices are currently concentrated in New York and New Jersey. The Chief Development and Strategic Officer must be locally based

Salary: $275,000-$300,000