Deputy Chief, Advancement

Association of Fundraising Professionals; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) Retirement Plan

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

Church World Service (CWS) seeks a visionary, mission-driven Deputy Chief, Advancement to lead fundraising, communications, and marketing efforts and to drive the organization's revenue growth in support of its humanitarian mission.

This senior leader will develop and implement an integrated advancement strategy, engage donors and partners, and foster collaboration across fundraising, marketing, and programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; advanced degree preferred.
• 10-15+ years nonprofit fundraising, including 8-10+ years in management or senior leadership.
• Experience directing a unified advancement strategy spanning fundraising, marketing, and communications.
• Proven success building sustainable funding portfolios for mission-driven orgs.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for fundraising, marketing, and communications to drive revenue and donor engagement.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration to deliver cohesive campaigns and uphold the organization's vision and values.
• Develop and implement Advancement Strategy including Revenue Generation and Communications/Marketing Plans.
• Engage donors and funding partners to expand reach and impact; identify new opportunities.
• Create and lead the Advancement and Communications Hub to coordinate efforts across teams.
• Report to the Chief Strategy Officer and travel up to 50%.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Fundraising expertise

Donor engagement

Cross-functional collaboration

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

CRM systems

Grant management

Job description

About CWS

Imagine waking up every morning with the chance to change someone's life. Imagine knowing your efforts will benefit both your career and our neighbors around the world. At CWS, our team knows they are making a difference every day. Whether you're in our U.S.-based offices supporting refugees, asylees or unaccompanied children ... implementing hygiene initiatives in Cambodia or rebuilding projects in Central America ... or even connecting remotely from your home on fundraising campaigns, grant reports, or critical communications - you have the opportunity to work towards a world where everyone has food, a voice and a safe place to call home.

Purpose

Church World Service (CWS) is seeking a visionary, mission-driven, collaborative leader and fundraising expert to serve as Deputy Chief, Advancement.

The Deputy Chief, Advancement is responsible for strategic leadership and oversight of CWS' fundraising, communications, and marketing efforts, designed to advance CWS' mission and sustainability. The role spearheads and leads CWS' revenue generation strategy and oversees its implementation through cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Strategic leadership and oversight for an integrated Advancement team comprised of fundraising, marketing, and communications to drive revenue growth, mission visibility and donor engagement.

• Lead cross-functional collaboration to deliver cohesive campaigns, uphold CWS' vision, mission, and values, and promote a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability across the team and organization.

• In partnership with communications, marketing, and fundraising leadership, develop and drive implementation of organizational Advancement Strategy, comprised of:

1. Revenue Generation Strategy and Plan
2. Communications and Marketing Strategy and Plan.

• Ensure that CWS' Advancement Strategy effectively engages and grows both of CWS' key constituencies - church/faith-based, and humanitarian/development-focused.

• Directly engage existing and new donors and funding partners to expand CWS' reach and impact. Actively seek new potential donors (individual, CSR, and philanthropic/institutional). Develop and monitor the external presentation of CWS' mission and impact.

• Create and lead the Advancement and Communications Hub as a vehicle for inter-departmental collaboration, alignment, and oversight of CWS' fundraising, communications, and marketing efforts.

• In consultation with the Senior Directors of Fundraising, and Senior Director of Program Development and Impact, identify and implement effective fundraising work plans, staffing structures, and resource allocations.

• In consultation with the Director of Communications and Marketing and Senior Director of External Affairs, identify and implement effective communications and marketing work plans, staffing structures, and resource allocations.

• Report to the Chief Strategy Officer, with a dotted reporting line to the Chief Operations Officer.

• Travel regular - up to 50% of the time.

• Participates in Senior Leadership Team (SLT)
• Undertake other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required; advanced degree preferred.
• 10-15+ years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, including a minimum of 8-10 years management or senior leadership experience.
• Substantive experience with strategic planning and execution, including experience directing a unified organizational advancement strategy encompassing fundraising, marketing, and communications.
• Proven success building sustainable funding portfolios for mission-oriented organizations, preferably related to human rights, international development, refugee assistance/protection, or other social justice causes.
• Ability and comfort to work across faith-based, humanitarian, and advocacy spaces.
• Strong understanding of the connections between fundraising, programs, and advocacy.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a multi-disciplinary team, balancing strategy and execution.
• Experience with matrix management, and ability to lead and influence across different positions and levels of an organization.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to juggle multiple competing priorities.
• Excellent writing, editing, and interpersonal communication skills.

Special Requirements

New York, NY or Washington, DC are preferred locations; remote considered.

Benefits

CWS offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• 403 (b) Retirement Plan
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off (18 Paid Days Off; 24 Days after 2 Years)
• 14 Official Holidays
• 12 Sick Days Off (Accrued monthly)
• Life Insurance and AD&D
• Long Term and Short-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts