Chief Development

Chief Development & Investor Relations Officer Join to apply for the Chief Development & Investor Relations Officer role at Boston Impact Initiative This range is provided by Boston Impact Initiative. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range: $145,000.00/yr - $165,000.00/yr The Chief Development & Investor Relations Officer (CDIRO) is a senior executive responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing comprehensive strategies to secure the financial resources and partnerships needed for BIIs sustainable growth and mission impact. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Develop and execute a multi-year strategic development plan to support the organization's mission, vision, and growth objectives. Develop and execute BIIs investor relations strategy, aligning it with the company's fundraising goals and programmatic objectives. Serve as a principal advisor to the CEO and Board on trends in philanthropy, growth opportunities, and development strategies. Establish performance metrics and annual revenue goals for BII, monitoring trends and adjusting course as needed. FUNDRAISING AND REVENUE GROWTH Lead fundraising team efforts to diversify revenue streams, including from major gifts, corporate sponsorships, foundation and government grants, and annual giving campaigns. Oversee the development, writing, and submission of grant proposals and reports for foundations, government agencies, and other institutional funders. Cultivate and steward BIIs funders, with a special focus on using impact investing education to build bridges between investors and philanthropic stakeholders. In collaboration with BIIs CEO and CIO, develop innovative strategies to raise investment capital for BIIs funds from mission-aligned investors. Collaborate with BIIs senior leadership team to develop earned revenue streams from BIIs offerings. TEAM LEADERSHIP AND OPERATIONS Lead, mentor, and manage a high-performing development team, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning. Build infrastructure and systems to support scalable fundraising growth including aspects such as prospect research, cultivation / stewardship plans, and the duty to track, report on, and acknowledge all donations and investments. Ensure compliance with all regulations, laws, and codes of ethics related to fundraising activities. BOARD AND EXTERNAL ENGAGEMENT Partner with the Board of Directors and the Development Committee to advance donor and investor engagement. Collaborate with BIIs senior leadership team to ensure consistent and accurate messaging to its funder community. Organize and manage investor events, including quarterly investor calls and site visits, in collaboration with the investment team. Represent BII externally at funder meetings, community events, conferences, and public forums to enhance its visibility. Lead the marketing and communications team in the creation of compelling messaging for a multitude of stakeholders to support fundraising efforts. Drive campaign design and funder communications to deepen engagement. Lead crisis communication efforts during times of uncertainty to maintain trust and confidence, providing clear, accurate, and timely updates. QUALIFICATIONS Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and implement long-term fundraising strategies that support BIIs goals. Fundraising Expertise: Proven track record of success in securing significant tranches of philanthropic and investment capital, leading fundraising campaigns, and building long-term funder relationships. Proven Relationship-Building Skills: The ability to build strategic relationships and bridges across regional philanthropic and impact investing networks to advance BIIs mission and goals. Analytical Skills: Capacity to analyze financial data, market trends, and investor sentiment. Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for interacting with funders and preparing materials. Fundraising Operations Expertise: Expertise in leveraging CRM platforms, analytics tools, and an orientation toward continuous process improvement to expand BIIs fundraising capabilities. Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders. High Emotional Intelligence: A collaborative and transparent leadership style with a focus on team development, professionalism and discretion. PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree in nonprofit management, business, or a related field is preferred. Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in nonprofit advancement, fundraising/development, with a minimum of five years in senior leadership. Lived or professional experience working in or alongside diverse and frontline communities (those most affected by disinvestment and/or climate change). Commitment to regenerative economy principles and solidarity finance. CFRE (Certified Fund Raising Executive) certification a plus. BII is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diverse skills, perspectives, and ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. #J-18808-Ljbffr