Chief Philanthropy & Fundraising Leader

Socket.dev; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Open Door Mission in Omaha, NE seeks a dynamic Chief Philanthropy Officer to lead fundraising strategy, donor engagement, and philanthropic growth. This executive role partners with the President/CEO, Board, donors, church leaders, and community partners to secure resources that help individuals break the cycle of homelessness.

The CPO will build high-performing teams, oversee major gifts, grants, events, and communications; develop systems, dashboards, and reporting; and promote a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, Business, Nonprofit Management, or a related field.
• Proven success securing major gifts and leading large-scale fundraising initiatives.
• Strong leadership experience with a track record of building and developing teams.
• Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and public speaking skills.
• Commitment to Open Door Mission's Christian faith, mission, and values.

Responsibilities

• Revenue Strategy & Fundraising: Develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy. Oversee major gifts, planned giving, events, grants, and community partnerships.
• Donor Engagement & Stewardship: Manage relationships with key donors and strategic partners. Strengthen donor retention and engagement.
• Executive Leadership: Partner with the President/CEO on fundraising strategy and donor engagement. Provide strategic insights to leadership.
• Team Leadership & Operations: Lead the philanthropy and communications team; establish goals and development plans; ensure strong fundraising systems and CRM usage.
• Culture of Philanthropy: Promote a mission-focused, donor-centered culture and connect generosity with life-changing outcomes.

Skills

Fundraising

Leadership

Communication

Public speaking

Donor relations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Open Door Mission in Omaha, NE seeks a dynamic Chief Philanthropy Officer to lead fundraising strategy, donor engagement, and philanthropic growth. This executive role partners with the President/CEO, Board, donors, church leaders, and community partners to secure resources that help individuals break the cycle of homelessness.

The CPO will build high-performing teams, oversee major gifts, grants, events, and communications; develop systems, dashboards, and reporting; and promote a