Chief Philanthropy & Growth Officer

Feeding America; Chicopee (MA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan with employer match

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Paid vacation (14 days) & holidays (12

Paid sick days (10)

Electric car charging on-site

Job summary

Feeding America in Massachusetts is seeking a senior development leader to guide fundraising strategy and drive revenue across individual, business, and foundation programs. You will report to the CEO and supervise a team including Donor Engagement and Grants relations managers.

You will work with the CEO and leadership to align development with communications, oversee major donor stewardship, and represent Feeding America to donors and partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with 5+ years senior development experience.
• Proven success in fundraising, major gifts, and securing foundation grants.
• Experience with donor appeals, major gifts, and program campaigns.
• 5+ years of supervisory experience.
• Strong writing, editing and externally focused communication.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Nonprofit marketing and social media familiarity.
• Budgeting, planning, and staff/project management experience.
• Knowledge of donor management software.
• Experience working with volunteers and teams to achieve objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead a comprehensive fundraising plan with measurable revenue goals.
• Oversee direct mail campaigns and events with multiple managers.
• Collaborate with CEO and Donor Engagement Manager on major donor cultivation.
• Undertake major donor portfolio cultivation and stewardship.
• Oversee Public Engagement Manager for donor engagement with businesses.
• Oversee the Donor Operations Manager for data integrity and acknowledgments.
• Oversee grants prospecting, planning, and reporting.
• Guide division managers and align development with communications.
• Participate in Senior Leadership Team planning and objectives.
• Support Board committees and act as external representative.
• Promote a culture of philanthropy within Feeding America.
• Produce quarterly reports for the Board and Development Committee.

Skills

Fundraising leadership

Major donor cultivation

Donor relations

Volunteer engagement

Strategic planning

Excellent communication

Staff supervision

Donor data management

Project management

Public engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

CFRE certification

Tools

Blackbaud Raiser's Edge/NXT

Job description

Feeding America in Massachusetts is seeking a senior development leader to guide fundraising strategy and drive revenue across individual, business, and foundation programs. You will report to the CEO and supervise a team including Donor Engagement and Grants relations managers.

You will work with the CEO and leadership to align development with communications, oversee major donor stewardship, and represent Feeding America to donors and partners.