Chief Development Officer

OVERVIEW

Covenant House PA is a force united by a promise to end youth homelessness as we know it in Pennsylvania. For over 25 years, we've led the way with community health initiatives and advocacy in local communities in Philadelphia and York. Covenant House PA provides shelter and a continuum of care for youth experiencing homelessness or commercial exploitation to make a significant impact with this critical issue.

Covenant House PA strives to perpetuate a culture of passionate, growth-minded professionals who thrive in a team environment and work collaboratively to inspire greatness! We take an ongoing approach to ensure open communication from all levels throughout the organization.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Chief Development Officer is responsible for planning, developing, maintaining, and continuously growing a comprehensive private and public multi-channel, multi-audience fundraising program. The ideal leader in this role is intuitive, energetic, organized, and compassionate; has a passion to enhance the mission and vision of Covenant House; and is a skilled and experienced fundraiser. The Chief Development Officer reports to the Chief Executive Officer and is a member of the executive leadership team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Fundraising Leadership

• Lead the creation, implementation, and continuous evaluation of the organization’s

resource development strategy, including corporate, foundation and government grants;

major and planned giving programs; online strategy (e.g. social media, blogs, and emails);

annual events; capital campaign; and peer-to-peer fundraising

• Prepare and implement an annual fundraising plan comprised of key performance indicators

and accompanying strategies, including building infrastructure and processes within the

development department designed to create efficiencies and ensure responsiveness to

donors and prospects

• Prospect, identify, and qualify new institutional and individual supporters
• Support and leverage the site CEO’s engagement in moves management activities
• Cultivate and solicit supporters to make investments in the organization’s mission.
• Develop and implement creative and customized stewardship plans for support investments
• Manage volunteers and committees from the corporate and philanthropic community
• Ensure that the team’s CRM is accurately maintained and produces key performance

indicators and revenue reports

• Create, collect, analyze, and learns from the key performance indicators of staff and the

program as a whole

• Prepare and execute presentations to community groups and civic organizations about

Covenant House Organizational Leadership

• Work closely with the board of directors’ development committee to execute the organization’s strategic plan and the development team’s fundraising and communication goals
• Partner with Covenant House International to implement federation initiatives at the local

level (e.g., brand awareness, events and corporate partnerships)

• Create and manage the organization’s revenue and expense budget and reforecast
• Actively participate in senior leadership meetings and executive leadership meetings
• Ensure compliance in accordance with specific city, state and federal guidelines
• Participate in other site programs and activities as required
• Establish and maintain an effective working relationship with coworkers on other teams,

supervisor, representatives of other agencies, the board, and the public

• Respond in a timely manner to emergencies and resolve issues Staff Leadership
• Recruit, hire, onboard, lead, manage, retain, and grow a highly effective development team
• Work with the development team to ensure that all supporters are properly managed in a timely manner through a best-in-class moves management portfolio process

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS

You are an excellent fit for this role if you…

1. Have earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Public Relations, Business Administration,

Communications, Human Services or related field

1. Worked for at least ten years in direct fundraising across many public and private channels.
2. Have successfully managed a team of at least three staff members for at least three years,

acting both as a high level strategic leader and a hands on player-coach

1. Demonstrate a proven track record of successfully soliciting six- and seven-figure gifts from

both individuals and institutions

1. Have experience with, understanding of and appreciation for the importance of developing

operations and cross-team collaboration, especially with Finance and Program teams

1. Have successfully supported a CEO to be an excellent fundraiser
2. Use data to inform strategies, investments, decisions and innovations in your fundraising

work

1. Would enjoy working as a part of a federated organizational system.
2. Are a passionate and engaging public speaker
3. Are relationship-centered with team, colleagues and supporters.
4. Are devoted to the Covenant House mission and the youth we serve.
5. LOVE fundraising!

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS

You’ll really stand out for this role if you…

1. Have experience working in a federated nonprofit structure or multi-site organization.
2. Have led successful capital or comprehensive campaigns over $1M.
3. Are fluent in donor CRMs and have implemented large-scale systems change in fundraising operations.
4. Demonstrate a strong DEI lens in fundraising practices and donor engagement.
5. Have created a 3-5 year development strategy and executed it
6. Have fundraising experience in the human/social services field
7. Is connected to the philanthropic community and networks in Philadelphia

EEO Statement

Covenant House Pennsylvania is committed to cultivating an inclusive space that affirms and celebrates the diverse backgrounds, learned and lived expertise, whole identities, and individual perspectives of our staff.

Covenant House Pennsylvania 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.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.