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About the Role
HOPE is seeking an ambitious Chief Development Officer to drive revenue growth and support the organization's strategic plan, aiming to increase the budget to $12M by FY2029. This integral member of the senior leadership team reports to the Executive Director, works closely with the Board of Directors, and leads a development and communications team.
Responsibilities
- Drive revenue growth and set annual revenue goals.
- Build and execute an integrated fundraising plan.
- Cultivate and orchestrate multi-year gifts and commitments.
- Secure government funding (City Council, state, federal).
- Lead capital fundraising for facility upgrades and new space.
- Grow events to reach new audiences and add revenue.
- Oversee communications, marketing, and media relations.
- Support, manage, assess, and develop a four-person team.
- Manage consultants and complex projects to deadline and budget.
- Partner with the Board of Directors, staffing committees, and equip board members and leaders as fundraisers and ambassadors.
Requirements
- A deep commitment to HOPE's mission and to economic mobility for New Yorkers facing barriers to employment.
- 10+ years of progressive fundraising experience across multiple revenue streams, including six-figure gifts.
- Proven success securing multi-year gifts from foundations, corporations, and individuals.
- Experience securing government funding.
- Capital campaign experience strongly preferred.
- Proven success leading teams, consultants, and complex projects.
- Experience partnering with boards and executive leadership.
- Exceptional writer and storyteller.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Proficient in Salesforce and Google Workspace.
- Bachelor's degree required; master's preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in fundraising and communications as well as managing projects and teams.
- Proven track record of success in fundraising at the six figure gift level.
- Outstanding oral and written communications skills.
- Strong interpersonal, decision-making, managerial, and leadership skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Analytical thinking and ability to analyze data.
- Proficient in Google Suite and adept at Salesforce.
- Occasional travel and evening work required.
Skills
- Fundraising
- Revenue growth
- Strategic planning
- Budget management
- Government relations
- Public relations
- Communications
- Marketing
- Media relations
- Team leadership
- Project management
- Board relations
- Writing
- Storytelling
- Analytical skills
- Salesforce
- Google Workspace
Location
- 1 Smith Street, Brooklyn NY 11201
- 1360 Garrison Ave. Bronx, NY 10474
Work Type
- In-office four days a week
Experience Level
- 10+ years of progressive fundraising experience
- Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in fundraising and communications
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree required
- Master's degree preferred
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, or related field
- Master's degree preferred
- Further certification may be required
Salary/Compensations
- $150000.00 - $165000.00
- $125,000-$150,000
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Professional development allotment
- Generous paid time off
- Healthcare and dental insurance
- Retirement plan
- Competitive vacation
- Half-day Fridays during summer (equal to 7.5 additional vacation days)
- 12 paid holidays
About the Company
- Founded more than 40 years ago, The HOPE Program is one of New York City's oldest and most respected workforce development organizations.
- HOPE prepares New Yorkers facing deep barriers to employment for careers that pay a living wage, with a growing focus on the green economy — and through that work, improves the neighborhoods our participants call home.
- HOPE combines training, industry credentials, paid work experience, and wraparound support, and its HOPE for Life model supports graduates throughout their careers.
- Our Values Heart: We lead with love. Opportunity: We seek out and advocate for meaningful, sustainable opportunities. Purpose Driven: We create conditions where all our stakeholders can thrive and succeed. Excellence: We pursue the highest standards in everything we do.
Equal Opportunity
- The HOPE Program is an equal opportunity employer.