Chief Development Officer Position Available ^Featured

Organizational Description

HOPE worldwide, Ltd. (“Hww”) is a not-for-profit; faith-based international charity that changes lives by harnessing the compassion and commitment of dedicated staff and volunteers to deliver sustainable, high-impact, community-based services to the poor and needy. HOPE worldwide was founded in response to the Scriptures, which call us to have the heart of Jesus by serving the poor and needy throughout the world. We began in 1991 with three small local programs. Today, HOPE worldwide operates on every inhabited continent, serving more than one million people annually.

Job Purpose

This position is responsible for all fundraising and development activities. The Chief Development Officer will design and implement a comprehensive plan to systematically and effectively strengthen the organization's overall fundraising capacity from individuals, corporations, and foundations as well as partner organizations.

Primary responsibilities include managing a team to accomplish overall goals and planning and implementing programs for raising major current and deferred financial gifts from individual donors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, communicate, manage, and evaluate the organization’s planned giving program
• Actively work with the CEO and senior staff to develop and implement a comprehensive development strategy to include corporate, foundation, government grants, etc.
• Develop and implement a stewardship program aimed at cultivating deeper ties with donors
• Monitor all donor information; provide and present statistical analysis to board and senior leaders
• Support and partner with the CEO and board members on all major fundraising initiatives including the planning and implementation of a capital campaign
• Collaborate with the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to develop and implement financial strategy
• Coordinate the charitable estate and gift planning process
• Have primary responsibility for development and execution of all proposals; write and archive all proposals with a long-term relationship-management approach
• Monitor and report regularly on the progress of the development program through agreed upon metrics
• Identify, develop, and mentor the development team

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with professional tax and legal professional advisors of parties interested in supporting HOPE worldwide
• Work closely with HOPE worldwide communications staff to implement a comprehensive communication and marketing plan

Essential Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree required, Master's preferred
• 10-plus years of professional experience in a nonprofit organization; demonstrated success in a development function (managing and forging relationships with multiple donor sources)
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral; ability to influence and engage a wide range of donors and build long-term relationships
• Ability to positively impact both strategic and tactical fundraising initiatives
• Proven experience in cultivating existing donor relationships over time
• Ability to work both independently without close oversight, but also a team player who will productively engage with others at varying levels of seniority within and outside the organization
• Experience managing others toward common goals by effectively delegating responsibilities, coaching individuals to success, and clearly articulating expected outcomes and timelines
• Ability to construct, articulate, and implement annual strategic development plans
• Strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail
• The CDO helps identify, cultivate, and steward his/her own portfolio of 75-100+ high net worth HOPE worldwide donors and prospects who have a capacity to give $100,000 or more
• Must exercise significant judgment and confidentiality in working with prospects, volunteers and HOPE worldwide staff
• Travel and evening/weekend work will be required

If you are interested in pursuing this opportunity, please email your cover letter, resume, and the contact information for three references to Angel Dowling, Vice President of Human Resources, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. The application deadline is February 18, 2015.