Chief Development Officer

ABOUT US: Health Imperatives is a safe and welcoming place for people from every race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, and faith. Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of low-income or vulnerable families and individuals in Southeastern Massachusetts. We are dedicated to promoting and achieving diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to elevating the voices of the people we serve and those we employ to provide the highest quality care and to develop the most creative solutions to the challenges we face. We are committed to eliminating disparities and increasing access to meaningful opportunities for all, particularly those disproportionately impacted by systemic racism. We partner with our clients and other community-based organizations and stakeholders to provide coordinated, effective care and support. We serve a diverse mix of racial, ethnic, and cultural groups, including youth, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with limited English proficiency, survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, commercial sexual exploitation, individuals with substance use disorders, and people who are or have been incarcerated. We provide a wide array of trauma-informed healthcare, emergency services, and support to nearly 20,000 individuals each year, and we are committed to making our programs more accessible to all.

POSITION:    Chief Development Officer

PROGRAM:   Development    

HOURS:         Full Time

SALARY:        Commensurate with Experience/Annual

LOCATION:    Brockton

BENEFITS:     Medical, Dental, Vision, 403b Retirement Plan, Employee Assistance Program, etc.

DUTIES:   Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Chief Development Officer (CDO) will execute or oversee all development functions.  The CDO will establish and promote a strong culture ofphilanthropy, and will ensure that sound and efficient fundraising systems and best practices are in place, providing a firm foundation from which a robust institutional giving program can continue to expand and the potential of individual giving (from major donors, the Board, and annual and planned gift donors) can be realized.

Working in close partnership with the President/CEO, the Board, and the Executive Management Team, the CDO will identify and implement strategic priorities to meet Health Imperatives’ mission and secure its long-term financial security. The CDO will also actively identify and creatively initiate opportunities for Health Imperatives to be the go-to source in providing valuable thought leadership in reducing health and wealth disparities by providing meaningful opportunities for all, especially those impacted by violence, poverty, systematic racism, and discrimination.

KEY RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Serve as a member of the 4-person Executive Management team and as a key resource and engaged partner to the President/CEO.
• Prepare and oversee execution of an annual fundraising plan to include both individual and institutional giving strategies and programs, as well as stewardship and development operations.
• Develop and implement a dynamic and strategic communications plan to elevate Health Imperatives’ brand identity, broadening awareness and increasing visibility.
• Build relationships with diverse constituencies (both internal and external, colleagues, the media, and donors), devoting significant time to engaging in person.
• Shape, build, and lead a team of direct reports (currently including consultants focused on grants, communications & marketing, data entry and gifts management).
• Work closely with the Program team to prepare compelling fundraising proposals/case for support.
• Manage a portfolio of ~75 individual major donor/planned gift/annual leadership prospects and top foundation prospects as needed.
• Collaborate with the President/CEO in managing their individual major gift prospect portfolio.
• Steward and deepen relationships with the Board, soliciting each member annually.
• Staff the Board Development Committee.
• Work to bolster donor relations to best in class.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Thought leader with a keen sense of urgency who is passionately committed to the mission of Health Imperatives, social justice, and equality.
• Minimum 10 years of senior-level and comprehensive development experience at a nonprofit organization; experience working in the health and human services sector preferred.
• Confident, strategic, and innovative big thinker who is organized, can multi-task, and is able to successfully delegate.
• Demonstrated record of securing five- to seven-figure gifts from individuals and adept at Board relations.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written, including persuasive writing ability and public-speaking and presentation skills.
• Experienced manager and highly relational “people person” with facility to engage diverse constituencies (both internal and external).
• Media savvy with considerable experience overseeing successful marketing & communications.
• Flexible and positive with an innate sense of humor.
• Collaborative, enthusiastic, creative, and solutions oriented.
• Energetic, diligent worker, comfortable with accountability.
• Ability to spend considerable time onsite meeting with colleagues and willingness to travel regularly to meet with donors in person.
• Familiarity with the philanthropic landscape in Southeastern Massachusetts or the Greater Boston Area is a plus.

To Apply: Please visit www.healthimperatives.org/careers

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