Father Joe's Villages · 3 weeks ago
Chief Philanthropy Officer
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$200K/yr - $225K/yr
7+ years expFather Joe's Villages is Southern California’s largest homeless services provider, dedicated to preventing and ending homelessness. The Chief Philanthropy Officer will lead the organization’s revenue strategy, aiming to raise over $40 million annually through diverse fundraising efforts and strategic leadership across all philanthropic functions.
Non Profit
Hiring Manager
Katie Do
Responsibilities
Position the organization for long-term growth by assessing current performance and charting a path to meet and exceed our revenue goal of $25 million in public and private grants and $15 million in philanthropic contributions
Lead a comprehensive, large-scale fundraising operation, increasing revenue across government sources and private philanthropy, with bold expansion plans
Partner closely and courageously with our CEO to advance major initiatives such as the opening of the new Detox Center and drive bold, transformational growth aligned with San Diego’s philanthropic potential
Collaborate with the Board and leadership team to define fundraising priorities, evaluate emerging opportunities, and ensure strong alignment with organizational goals
Stay at the forefront of evolving philanthropic trends and legislation, providing strategic guidance and implementing innovative fundraising practices
Champion a culture of philanthropy, accountability, and strategic risk-taking across staff, board members, and volunteers
Expand and diversify the donor base by identifying, cultivating, and soliciting new donors, with a strategic emphasis on securing consistent seven-figure gifts
Cultivate relationships with individual donors, corporate partners, government entities, and community stakeholders to elevate the Foundation’s visibility and impact
Manage a robust portfolio of major donors and prospects; oversee tailored cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies
Provide additional support for key donors and prospects assigned to the CEO
Ensure clear, compelling donor communications that demonstrate impact and strengthen long-term engagement
Engage and support the Board of Directors in achieving fundraising goals and deepening donor relationships
Strengthen partnerships with FJVs and community allies to unlock new funding opportunities and fuel program expansion
Build, mentor, and inspire a high-performing development team to deliver on ambitious fundraising targets
Foster a culture of excellence, innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement
Establish clear goals, performance metrics, and expectations to drive strong team results and maintain alignment with organizational priorities
Serve as a collaborative, values-driven member of the Foundation’s leadership team, contributing to a positive and growth-oriented culture
Oversee development and management of the annual fundraising budget, ensuring responsible financial planning and resource allocation
Monitor, analyze, and report on fundraising performance and emerging industry trends, providing timely updates to the CEO and Board of Directors
Ensure full compliance with ethical, legal, and regulatory standards in fundraising across all portfolios and activities
Qualification
Required
Deep commitment to Father Joe's Villages' Catholic identity and mission, fostering a compassionate and inclusive community
A minimum of 7 years of fundraising experience and a minimum of 5 years in senior management, with a proven record in securing private philanthropic gifts and obtaining and managing government funding
Proven revenue driver from sales or philanthropy, with strong networks, transferable skills, and the ability to work effectively with an active and highly engaged Board
Strategic fundraiser experienced in building diverse donor pipelines, understanding competitive landscapes, and securing transformational gifts
Leadership experience in human services or a mission-driven sector, with the ability to rapidly learn, adapt, and drive organizational growth
Strong execution focus—sets clear benchmarks, drives accountability, and consistently delivers ambitious revenue and impact goals
Collaborative partner who unites marketing, program, and executive teams around shared goals with a positive, solutions-oriented mindset
Bold, resilient, and confident communicator who embraces strategic risk and inspires donors and stakeholders with a clear, compelling message
Skilled at navigating difficult conversations, strengthening team culture, and elevating professionalism and performance
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and AD&D insurance
PTO: 28 paid days off and 11 paid holidays annually
401K, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Onsite childcare
Casual dress code
Company
Father Joe's Villages
Father Joe's Villages provides services to homeless individuals and families
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.03MKey Investors
Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco
2019-09-23Grant· $0.03M
Leadership Team
Amy Lockhart PHR
Human Resources Business Partner
Maggie DuRocher
Executive Assistant to the CEO
Recent News
San Gabriel Valley Tribune
2025-03-11
2025-03-10
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