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Chief Development and Communications Officer

Sheltering Arms

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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Atlanta, GA
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Certifications In FundraisingMaster's degree

Job overview

Sheltering Arms is hiring a Chief Development and Communications Officer. The Chief Development and Communications Officer leads Sheltering Arms’ fundraising, marketing, and communications initiatives as a member of the Executive Leadership Team, reporting to the President and CEO. Partnering with the Board, staff, donors, community leaders, and corporate and foundation partners, the CDCO advances the organization’s mission and secures resources for long‑term sustainability.

Key focus areas include Lead strategic fundraising initiatives and provide overall fundraising leadership., Cultivate major gifts and manage donor relations., and Oversee individual giving programs..

Successful candidates bring Master's Degree In Nonprofit Management, Communications, Business, Or A Related Field, 7 Years Progressively Responsible Fundraising Experience In A Nonprofit Organization, and Certifications In Fundraising, Marketing, Or Related Disciplines. Important skills include Cultivating Donor Relationships, Expanding Donor Relationships, Managing Multiple Donor Sources, Fundraising Best Practices, Donor Stewardship, and Development Operations. Preferred (not required): Strategic Fundraising Leadership, Major Gifts & Donor Relations, Individual Giving, and Corporate & Foundation Partnerships.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Cultivating Donor RelationshipsExpanding Donor RelationshipsManaging Multiple Donor SourcesFundraising Best PracticesDonor StewardshipDevelopment OperationsMicrosoft OfficeRaiser's EdgeDonor Database SystemsStrategic Fundraising LeadershipMajor Gifts & Donor RelationsIndividual GivingCorporate & Foundation PartnershipsVolunteer EngagementBoard DevelopmentFinancial StewardshipCapital Campaign ReadinessMarketing & CommunicationsExecutive LeadershipCommunity EngagementLeadershipFundraisingMarketingCommunications

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Nonprofit ManagementBachelor's in CommunicationsBachelor's in BusinessBachelor's in Related Field7 Years Progressively Responsible Fundraising ExperienceNonprofit Organization ExperienceCertifications in FundraisingCertifications in MarketingCertifications in Related DisciplinesEarly Childhood Education ExperienceEducation Services ExperienceHuman Services Experience

Full job description

Position Summary:

The Chief Development and Communications Officer (CDCO) is a member of the Executive Leadership Team and reports directly to the President and CEO. This executive leads the organization's fundraising, marketing, and communications efforts and serves as the chief ambassador for Sheltering Arms.

The CDCO partners closely with the Board of Directors, staff, donors, community leaders, and corporate and foundation partners to advance Sheltering Arms' mission and secure the resources needed for long-term sustainability.

The Opportunity:

The Chief Development and Communications Officer will lead Sheltering Arms' comprehensive fundraising and communications strategy, directing a development program that generates approximately $4 million in annual philanthropic revenue while creating sustainable year-over-year growth. Success in this role will be measured by expanding the organization's philanthropic reach, strengthening relationships with donors, corporations, and community partners, diversifying revenue sources, and building a culture of philanthropy that supports Sheltering Arms' long-term mission and strategic vision.

Key Responsiblities:

  • Strategic Fundraising Leadership

  • Major Gifts & Donor Relations

  • Individual Giving

  • Corporate & Foundation Partnerships

  • Volunteer Engagement

  • Board Development

  • Financial Stewardship

  • Capital Campaign Readiness

  • Development Operations

  • Marketing & Communications

  • Executive Leadership

  • Community Engagement

  • Team Leadership

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Nonprofit Management, Communications, Business, or a related field; certifications in fundraising, marketing, or related disciplines are a plus.

  • Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible fundraising experience in a nonprofit organization, preferably in early childhood education, education services, or human services.

  • Demonstrated success cultivating and expanding donor relationships and managing multiple donor sources.

  • Strong knowledge of fundraising best practices, donor stewardship, and development operations.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and donor database systems (Raiser's Edge or similar).

Click here (https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:dc5a2a64-ed68-44c9-8f4c-8943d94e97e7) to review the full job description.

How To Apply:

To be considered for this exciting leadership opportunity, applicants should submit a resume and cover letter to:

Keith Harris

Chief People Officer

[email protected]

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