Chief Development Officer

1 week ago

Houston, United States East Harris County Empowerment Council Full time $95,000 - $105,000
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJob Title: Chief Development Officer (CDO)

Location: East Harris County, TX

Reports To: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Position Type: Full-Time, Exempt

Salary: $95,000 to $105,000 (plus competitive benefits package & performance bonus)

About East Harris County Empowerment Council:
At East Harris County Empowerment Council, we're not just changing lives—we're revolutionizing the way we serve our community. Our innovative, fast-paced, and collaborative culture empowers us to drive meaningful and lasting change. We value creativity, community, and relationships, and we're on a mission to create a brighter future for the East Harris County region

About the Role
As the Chief Development Officer (CDO) at EHCEC, you will be a vital member of our executive leadership team, directly reporting to the CEO. You will lead a small yet dynamic team, including a full-time Director of Marketing, a part-time Development Specialist, and interns. Your role is crucial in steering the resource development department toward success. This includes designing and implementing a comprehensive fundraising strategy, managing the department's budget, elevating our fundraising efforts, and guiding, mentoring, and evaluating your team to ensure their growth and performance align with our organizational goals.
About You
You bring a proactive, solution-oriented mindset to the table. You're energized by challenges, thrive on change, and have an innate drive to continuously enhance processes. As our organization grows, you will be at the forefront, playing a critical role in sustaining and accelerating this growth. You seamlessly balance operational tasks with strategic thinking and find fulfillment in collaborating with a strong, mission-driven leadership team. If you're an experienced and collaborative leader with a solid foundation in fundraising and a passion for making a lasting impact in a community-centered organization, this is the role for you.

Key Responsibilities:

Relationship Strategy & Innovation:
  • Develop and execute a bold, dynamic fundraising strategy that aligns with our vision and fuels our growth.
  • Identify and seize opportunities to connect with high-value donors, corporate partners, and community influencers who share our passion for change.
  • Collaborate closely with the CEO and Board of Directors to set ambitious fundraising goals that drive our mission forward.
  • Utilize strategic problem-solving to overcome challenges and turn potential obstacles into opportunities for growth.

High-Impact Fundraising:
  • Lead with passion and purpose as you spearhead efforts to secure transformative gifts, sponsorships, and partnerships.
  • Leverage your relationship-building prowess to cultivate long-lasting connections with key donors and stakeholders.
  • Utilize cutting-edge data analytics to refine strategies, ensuring every relationship is optimized for maximum impact.


Engagement & Loyalty Building:
  • Design and implement a world-class engagement plan that turns supporters into lifelong advocates.
  • Oversee personalized donor recognition programs that celebrate our supporters and deepen their connection to our mission.
  • Ensure every interaction is meaningful, memorable, and aligned with our brand's core values.
  • Apply project management techniques to streamline and enhance donor engagement initiatives, ensuring timely execution and consistent results.

Inspirational Leadership & Team Empowerment:
  • Lead, inspire, and mentor a high-performing resource development team, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.
  • Create a collaborative environment where creativity thrives, and every team member is empowered to contribute to our collective success.

Board & Stakeholder Collaboration:
  • Partner with the Board of Directors to amplify their role in relationship-building and fundraising.
  • Equip board members with the tools and insights they need to be powerful ambassadors for our cause.

Brand Advocacy & Public Relations:
  • Be the face of the East Harris County Empowerment Council at key events, conferences, and meetings, elevating our brand and expanding our network of supporters.
  • Collaborate with our marketing and communications team to craft compelling messages that resonate with our target audiences.

Strategic Budgeting & Resource Management:
  • Take ownership of the resource development budget, ensuring every dollar is spent strategically to maximize our reach and impact.
  • Monitor progress against goals, adjusting strategies as needed to exceed expectations.
  • Oversee the planning, execution, and successful completion of key relationship management projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and efficient use of resources.

Qualifications:

Education & Experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
  • A minimum of 7-10 years of experience in nonprofit relationship management, fundraising, or a related field, with a proven track record of success in cultivating and maintaining key relationships.
  • Experience in a senior leadership role with responsibility for strategic planning, team management, and board engagement.

Skills & Competencies:
  • Exceptional leadership skills, with a talent for inspiring teams and driving results.
  • A charismatic communicator with a natural ability to build and maintain relationships at the highest levels.
  • Proven success in developing and executing innovative funding strategies that deliver measurable outcomes.
  • Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously and deliver results on time and within scope.
  • Proficient in the use of relationship management tools, donor databases, and project management software.
  • Highly adaptable, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
  • A deep, personal commitment to the mission and values of East Harris County Empowerment Council.

East Harris County Empowerment Council provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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