Chief Development Officer, Economic Mobility Pathways

About the Role

Economic Mobility Pathways (EMPath) is a leading nonprofit innovator that transforms lives by partnering with families to move out of poverty. We are seeking a highly skilled Chief Development Officer to join our executive team and drive the development of plans around new strategic priorities. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of leading fundraising efforts for a $15M+ organization and experience managing high-performing fundraising teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead fundraising efforts to ensure EMPath has the revenue to achieve its strategic priorities, with a goal of expanding and diversifying EMPath's revenue, growing the foundation portfolio, and expanding its planned gifts and major donor program.
• Foster a culture of philanthropy and ensure that fund development is executed and aligned with the values, vision, mission, and strategic direction of the organization.
• Work with EMPath leadership, board, and other stakeholders to coordinate, plan, and execute strategy for new priorities, including those that may form the case for support for a comprehensive campaign.
• Develop a multi-year, multi-million-dollar campaign that supports EMPath's bold vision.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with board members, major donors, and key stakeholders.
• Oversee communications for the organization, identifying key themes and talking points for the organization, and driving the organization's overall communications strategy.
• Plan and oversee fundraising events, like annual galas and house parties.
• Lead, support, develop, and mentor a dedicated team responsible for fundraising, communications, and implementing strategic priorities that advance the organization.

Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years leadership experience in a nonprofit or similar organization, with demonstrated experience managing high-performing fundraising teams.
• Demonstrated experience in managing and implementing a successful, comprehensive fund development program and preparing an annual development work plan and budget to achieve goals.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to cultivate and maintain relationships with board members, donors of major gifts, foundation personnel, and other key stakeholders.
• Demonstrated success in securing new foundation grants of six-figures and up.
• Demonstrated success with generating increased funds from individual donors, both major donors and annual appeals, through a coordinated, strategic approach.
• Knowledge of planned giving and experience with online fundraising.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to represent the organization externally across a wide range of stakeholders and constituencies.
• Strong relationship builder with the ability to find common ground, build consensus, and strengthen collaboration among diverse stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks, and ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
• Baseline certification in fundraising, the CFRE (Certified Fundraising Executive), or equivalent experience is required.

What We Offer

EMPath offers a competitive salary range of $150,000 to $165,000 and a dynamic work environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.

How to Apply

To be considered for this role, please submit a cover letter. Your written presentation and interest in the EMPath mission are crucial aspects of our selection process.