Chief Development & Communications Officer
FORTUNE SOCIETY INC
New York City, NY (On-site)
$200K/yr - $210K/yrIn-houseFull-timeSenior level
2 weeks ago
Chief Development Officer
Cherry Hill, NJ
$200K/yr – $250K/yrFull time
Posted 4 months ago
Job Description
Overview:
Title: Chief Development Officer
Department: Executive/Administration
Reports to: President & Chief Executive Officer
Direct Reports: Assistant VP of Development, Sr Director of Marketing and Communications, Director of Government Relations
Bancroft was founded in 1883, and is a leading human services provider, offering support for adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and traumatic brain injury. Bancroft operates over 200 locations in New Jersey and Delaware, these locations include special education schools serving children from age 5 through 21, group homes, day services, and rehabilitation therapies.
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed. This job description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of an incumbent. Bancroft reserves the right to modify the job description at any time, at its sole discretion.
The Chief Development Officer will drive awareness and advocacy of the organization’s mission and needs, to expand impact and growth. They will develop a strategy for optimizing Bancroft’s external relations with donors and federal and state policymakers. This person works closely with other senior leadership team members and the Board of Trustees and provides a high level of internal and external leadership in advancing Bancroft’s community engagement, donor relations, and health policy goals.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the external affairs function, including developing and executing strategy for optimizing Bancroft’s relations with federal and state policymakers; building and maintaining relationships with key policymakers and government agencies; and managing internal and external government affairs professionals.
- Oversee and manage all aspects of the development and fundraising program, including major gifts, planned to give, annual funds, special events, and grant writing.
- Oversee and manage Bancroft’s marketing efforts to promote the organization's mission, programs, and services, including the creation of collateral materials, social media content, and other communications.
- Identify and cultivate relationships with key stakeholders, including elected officials, community leaders, and Bancroft families, donors, and volunteers.
- Develop and implement strategies to engage and mobilize supporters to advocate for support for the organization’s mission and its impact on the community.
- Represent the organization at community events, conferences, and other public forums to enhance the organization's visibility and influence.
- Work closely with the CEO and Board of Directors to develop and maintain a strong external affairs presence.
- Build and manage a high-performing external affairs team that is aligned with the organization's mission, values, and strategic priorities.
- Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to external affairs staff to build their capacity to achieve fundraising and advocacy objectives goals and to support the organization's mission and priorities.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning within external affairs team and across the organization.
- Develop and implement performance metrics and evaluation tools to ensure the team's performance meets or exceeds fundraising and advocacy outreach targets and other organizational goals.
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Public Relations, or a related field required. Master's degree preferred.
- Demonstrated leadership experience in a senior marketing, external affairs, government relations, or development role within a nonprofit, government, or healthcare organization.
- Experience in recruiting, coaching, and retaining a high-functioning team, and overseeing multiple departments.
- Ability to engage with diverse community stakeholders, including elected officials, business leaders, foundations, and nonprofit partners, to build creative and mutually beneficial business relationships.
- Proven ability to align external relations strategies with organizational goals and priorities.
- Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills, including ability to build key relationships and represent the organization at hearings, conferences, and high-profile public events.
- Strong understanding of federal and state agency policymaking processes, regulations, and funding mechanisms related to human services.
- Ability to develop and execute a strategic advocacy plan that aligns with organizational goals.
- Track record of engaging in coalition-building and working with associations, nonprofits, and other stakeholders to advance policy initiatives.
- Experience developing comprehensive marketing and communications strategies that enhance brand awareness and visibility, including the crafting of compelling narratives and messaging that effectively communicate the organization’s mission, impact, and value to various stakeholders.
- Demonstrated understanding of fundraising and development initiatives, including capital campaigns, grant writing, and donor engagement strategies.
- Experience working with board members and leadership teams on fundraising and development strategies.
- High energy, positive, "can-do" attitude; high degree of initiative; flexible, team player, and attentive to detail.
Salary range for this position is $200,000-$250,000.
This is a full time in person position.
EEO Statement:
Bancroft stands strong against racism and hate of all kinds and supports actions leading to respect, equality, fairness and peace. We advocate for and embrace an inclusive and just world. One world. For everyone. We work with heart, respect and collaboration. We are communicators, listeners, problem solvers, partners and collaborators. Bring your authentic self to our team.
Bancroft is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and supports diversity, equity and inclusion in its hiring and employment practices, so that every team member can feel a true sense of belonging, and maximize their unique potential. To this end, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Bancroft
Bancroft is a leading regional nonprofit provider of programs and services for individuals with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities and those in need of neurological rehabilitation.WHO WE AREAt Bancroft, we are 2,500 people devoted to making a difference in the lives of those we serve, support and treat. We are teachers, behavior analysts, case managers, rehabilitation therapists, healthcare providers, psychologists, navigators, social workers and program associates who work with heart, respect and collaboration. We are communicators, listeners, problem solvers, partners and collaborators.WHAT WE DOBancroft provides vital human and healthcare programs and services with clinical excellence and compassion. We regard each person as an individual, with treatment plans focused on achieving the highest level of independence possible. Care and support at Bancroft is provided with respect and dignity. We provide opportunity for lifelong learning. We provide for the health and well-being of those we serve through direct patient care in familiar environments and coordination of medical, behavioral and clinical services. We engage and partner with families and funders to help each client access the services and support they need.WHY WE DO ITAll of us at Bancroft are passionate about unlocking the potential in each person in our care. We provide hope to families whose wish for their loved one is to live life to its fullest. We believe everyone deserves a chance to live as independent a life as possible. We are committed to helping people with autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injury and neurological conditions be productive members of the community. We show the world that the barrier between “them” and “us” is only a state of mind.We believe in One World. For Everyone.
Salaries
Posted range
$200K/yr – $250K/yr
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