About the Role
Experienced fundraiser responsible for supporting the organization's efforts to maintain, diversify, and pursue funding resources. This role involves identifying, cultivating, and securing gifts and grants from various sources, developing and implementing a comprehensive fundraising strategy, and serving as the key fundraising advisor with vision, leadership, and overall supervision of all fundraising efforts. The position requires a hands-on approach to connecting with funders using traditional and innovative methods while implementing the infrastructure for sustained annual support.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy
- Manage Salesforce and collaborate with team members responsible for data entry and major gift processing
- Develop and cultivate relationships with government officials
- Establish and maintain strong communication with the CHCF’s community: staff, board members, volunteers, interns, and contributors
- Develop, implement, and oversee the department’s budgeting, and produce monthly status reports of all fundraising efforts
- Develop a tracking mechanism for all outgoing proposals
- Supervise departmental staff and provide opportunities for professional growth and development
- Develop and execute a strategic work plan to increase support and engagement for our annual fundraising Gala
- Arrange on-site cultivation meetings with potential funders
- Work closely with the President/CEO to establish fundraising target goals
- Oversee ongoing development activities
- Secure financial commitment from individuals, foundations, and corporations
- Conduct research, prospecting, and growing donor sources
Requirements
- Ability to assess priorities, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and work well under pressure
- Ability to travel frequently to attend networking events and meet with potential funders
Skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in both English and Spanish
- Able to speak publicly, give presentations about CHCF, and negotiate with funders
- Self-starter with a strong work ethic and attention to detail
- Able to contribute under uncertainty, lead, and work collaboratively with other staff
- Hard worker, very organized, with a desire to help this organization grow
- Adaptable to changing situations and circumstances
Work Type
- Full-Time
- Exempt
Experience Level
- 5+ years in Development with a proven track record in fundraising
Education Level
- Bachelor’s Degree in business, nonprofit leadership, communications, marketing, or in a relevant field
Salary/Compensations
- $ 100,000
Benefits
- CHCF offers a comprehensive employee benefits package.
About the Company
- CHCF is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information, or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.
Equal Opportunity
- CHCF is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information, or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.
