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About the Role

The Chief Development Officer will lead the organization’s fundraising strategy and ensure Omega sustains the organizational strength needed to deepen learning experiences and scale impact. This role is critical in charting the organization's future, driving the creation of a 50th-anniversary comprehensive campaign, and accelerating, growing, and diversifying the funding base.

Responsibilities

• Build upon and develop ongoing stewardship plans, identifying and cultivating relationships with individual, corporate, and foundation donors.
• Work closely with the President & CEO and Board of Directors to identify and cultivate relationships with key stakeholders.
• Drive the creation of a multi-year, comprehensive campaign budget aligned with the strategic plan.
• Develop and implement strategies to raise awareness of the organization’s mission, programs, and services.
• Represent the organization at community events, conferences, and other public forums.
• Ensure effective systems and efficient processes are in place to support fundraising and development operations.
• Lead an integrated and growing development and membership program, providing guidance and motivation to staff.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure a cohesive fundraising strategy.
• Review and refine strategies for identifying and cultivating major gift prospects.
• Develop and maintain relationships with major gift donors through personalized engagement and stewardship activities.
• Identify and cultivate new donors.
• Work closely with the President & CEO and Board of Directors to solicit major gifts and develop tailored proposals.
• Refine and reimagine fundraising data systems.
• Ensure the timely and accurate acknowledgement of all gifts and donations and the proper stewardship of donor relationships.
• Work with the President & CEO and Board of Directors to develop and maintain a robust donor pipeline.
• Manage the Development and Nomination Committees of the Board of Directors.
• Participate as a member of the Executive Leadership Team in overall planning, implementation, and evaluation of organizational goals.
• Help develop Omega’s annual budget and direct Development budgets, contracts, and schedules.
• Lead, mentor, and manage the Development team, fostering collaboration and professional growth.
• Work collaboratively across the organization to achieve People & Culture goals, including JEDI goals.
• Work directly with the founders of the organization, board members and other organizational stakeholders regarding fundraising.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required; advanced degree in nonprofit management or a related field is preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in nonprofit fundraising and development, including at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Experience creating strategic multi-year fundraising plans and building consensus among stakeholders.
• Experience creating and leading successful comprehensive campaigns of major significance.
• Demonstrated success in cultivating donor relationships with high-net-worth individuals, family foundations, and family offices.
• Experience in Planned Giving, including experience in non-cash assets.
• Experience successfully managing and mentoring employees, with a commitment to creating a positive and inclusive work culture.
• Experience managing and overseeing departmental budgets.
• A deep fundraising network.
• Experience in holistic studies, wellness, or mindfulness is desirable.
• Familiarity with Raiser’s Edge.
• Superior interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent communicator, including superb influencing, storytelling, and writing skills.
• Strong ability to build relationships and grow capacity within the organization.
• An independent, optimistic, creative and collaborative problem solver.
• Passionate about Omega’s mission and committed to holistic education.
• Culturally competent with a commitment to Omega’s core values and aspirations.
• Creative, adaptable, and able to thrive in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Ability to traverse a hilly campus in diverse weather conditions.
• Ability to position self to perform diverse job tasks as necessary.
• Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand, and ability to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• A cover letter is required.

Skills

• Fundraising strategy
• Donor cultivation
• Major gift solicitation
• Comprehensive campaign management
• Strategic planning
• Budget management
• Team leadership
• Relationship building
• Communication
• Storytelling
• Influencing
• Writing
• Problem-solving
• Adaptability
• Raiser's Edge
• Planned Giving
• Non-cash assets management

Location

• Rhinebeck, NY
• Hybrid
• Remote

Work Type

• Full-time
• Exempt
• Hybrid
• Remote

Experience Level

• 10+ years progressive experience in nonprofit fundraising and development
• 5+ years in a leadership role

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Advanced degree in nonprofit management or related field preferred

Salary/Compensations

• $150,000 - $160,000

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Retirement savings plan (403b)
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, holidays, sick, and personal days
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Flexible and hybrid work options
• Complimentary meals in the Dining Hall during workdays
• Discounts in Omega’s Café, Bookstore, and Wellness Center
• Daily classes in yoga, meditation, and tai chi
• Special classes and community gatherings
• One complimentary catalog workshop per year, plus discounts on additional workshops
• Access to amenities including Long Pond Lake, tennis, pickle ball, basketball courts, hiking trails, and gardens

About the Company

• Omega was founded as a nonprofit organization in 1977 to help awaken the best in the human spirit.
• Tens of thousands attend educational workshops, trainings, conferences, and retreats annually.
• Millions join online.
• Core beliefs include that personal and social change are linked, all people deserve health and happiness, and we are interconnected and responsible for each other and the earth.
• Omega is a hub for a global community of lifelong learners, seekers, creators, thinkers, and doers.
• Omega has become one of the largest and most trusted centers for lifelong learning in the world.
• The organization aims to translate its excellence and expertise to meet the needs of new generations and communities, build on its leadership in convening communities, form new entrepreneurial collaborations, and share ways of inspiring care of the self and care of the world.

Equal Opportunity

• Omega Institute for Holistic Studies, Inc. (“Omega”) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, New York State, and local laws.
• Omega celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.
• Omega is committed to putting its organizational aspirations into practice, as outlined in its Justice Equity Diversity Inclusion (JEDI) Statement.
• Omega strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of actual or perceived race; color; creed; age; religion; national origin; citizenship status; sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions); gender (including gender identity); sexual orientation; disability; marital status; partnership status; familial status; status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking, or sex offenses; genetic predisposition; veteran’s status; military status; or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws, regulations, or ordinances.
• All Omega employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination.
• This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.