Job Details: Job Location: CFB Tucson - TUCSON, AZ, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $171697.82 - $256688.24Salary, Position Summary:
The Chief Philanthropy Officer (CPO) is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing the overall resource development, institutional advancement, and community engagement strategy of the Community Food Bank (CFB). The role supports CFB stakeholders and constituents, current and long-term operating and capital resource-development needs, philanthropic impact as a partner capacity-building grant-maker, brand positioning and marketing goals, community engagement and volunteerism strategies, and public relations and communications objectives.
Available for after-hours or weekend work as needed to support media response, events, emergency communications, and organizational priorities.
Key Responsibilities:
Institutional Advancement and Resource Development
Plans, develops and leads CFB's overall institutional advancement and resource-development strategies in alignment with the organization's strategic direction and in consultation and partnership with the Leadership Team, the CPO's departmental staff, and other vital constituencies.
Ensures that CFB's resource development, community engagement and volunteerism, and marketing and public relations strategies effectively achieve desired annual and multi-year results and objectives in support of the organization's current and long-term strategic goals.
Fundraising and Donor Engagement
Oversees fundraising activities, including foundation and corporate fundraising, direct mail, special events, and cause marketing campaigns.
Works with the CEO and Board of Directors to establish a strong community presence and increase the organization's visibility with potential, current, and past donors. Identifies opportunities and programs to engage new donors; maintains relationships with current and past financial donors; and supports the food acquisition team in similar efforts with food donors.
Directly manages a portfolio of major donors and oversees the management of similar portfolios across the Leadership Team, the Development & Marketing Department team, program management, and key volunteer leaders.
Community Engagement, Advocacy, and Public Presence
In partnership with the CEO, Leadership Team, Board of Directors, and other applicable public policy advocates, participates in building and implementing strategies to engage the community in mobilizing CFB, including elected officials, in support of public policies that improve the food security of low-income residents in the service area.
Provides professional expertise to the CEO, Leadership Team, various CFB staff, and Board of Directors.
Marketing, Communications, Grants, and Data
Oversees the public relations and communications function.
Oversees marketing strategies that promote the organization's mission.
Oversees the research and preparation of grants.
Oversees the volunteer program.
Oversees the donor database and champions expanded use of donor research and donor database functionality to support the organization's needs.
Leadership and Department Management
Develops internal philanthropic and advancement leaders within the Leadership Team, development and marketing functions, program management, and volunteer leadership.
Develops and manages the Development, Volunteer& Marketing Department's budget.
Other Duties
Performs other duties as assigned.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the staff member for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
Ten (10) + years of experience demonstrating competency in comprehensive development programs, community relations, and communications/marketing.
Ten (10) + years of progressive leadership experience.
Seven (7) to Ten (10) years of experience and demonstrated record of leading teams, managing people, development, delegation, and coaching.
Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field.
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, etc.).
Valid Arizona Driver’s License with a clean driving record; ability to travel to CFB locations.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's or professional degree/higher education in Non-Profit Management, Social/Human Services, or a related field.
Experience in a nonprofit organization as staff or Board levels.
Experience in organizational development/management.
Experience in diverse industries, including networked organizations with multiple operating units and a diverse ecosystem of alliances and partnering organizations.
Demonstrated experience working with and/or serving on a nonprofit Board of Directors.
CFRE (Certified Fund Raising Professional) Certification.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Knowledge of fundraising, including development planning, annual giving, and major gift cultivation and solicitation.
Knowledge of communications planning, social media, and public relations.
Knowledge of volunteer services program
Knowledge of budget development, administration, and staff management.
Experience interpreting a strategic vision into an operational model.
Collaborative management style and champion of cross-organization cooperation.
Experience leading positive change management.
Demonstrated commitment to CFB's mission.
Demonstrated commitment to developing leaders.
Received recognition from professional and civic groups for leadership and community impact.
Ability to travel across CFB's five (5) county service area and to state, regional, and national conferences/meetings.
Ability to work with people from diverse economic, social, and political backgrounds.
Core Competencies
Strategic Resource Development Leadership
Fundraising & Major Gifts
Institutional Advancement & Community Engagement
Executive & Board Partnership
Marketing, Public Relations & Communications Oversight
Leadership Development & Team Management
Change Management & Cross-Functional Collaboration
Donor Data, Grants & Performance Management
Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered if applicable and must be directly related to the functions and body of knowledge required to successfully perform the job.
Physical Requirements:
Light Work – ability to exert 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
Expectations:
CFB is dedicated to fostering a workplace where our Core Values of Dignity, Integrity, Collaboration, and Impact are actively demonstrated and supported in all aspects of our work.
CFB works diligently to maintain a culture of fairness, responsibility, trustworthiness and teamwork to advance our mission: We change lives in the communities we serve by feeding the hungry today and building a healthy, hunger-free tomorrow.
CFB is a drug and tobacco free work environment.
CFB is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and staff members are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
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