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The Arc Minnesota · 5 days ago

Chief Development Officer

Saint Paul, MN, US

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$132K/yr - $132K/yr

7+ years exp

The Arc Minnesota promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Chief Development Officer (CDO) provides executive leadership for all fundraising and development activities, responsible for strategy and execution to build philanthropic support for the organization's mission.

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Responsibilities

Provide executive leadership for all development functions, with primary authority over strategy, priorities, systems, and execution across the organization

Develop and lead an integrated, multi-year fundraising strategy to secure philanthropic support from individuals, corporations, foundations, and government partners statewide, achieving—and positioning the organization to exceed—annual philanthropic goals

Serve on The Arc Minnesota’s Executive Leadership Team, contributing to strategic planning and organizational decision-making

Set and lead the organization’s major gifts strategy, while personally managing a portfolio of donors and prospects, including conducting donor discovery, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship to secure gifts from major to transformational levels

Promote and secure a range of gift vehicles, including multi-year pledges, planned gifts, and complex gift arrangements aligned with organizational goals

Advance equitable and inclusive fundraising practices that reflect The Arc Minnesota’s commitment to equity, inclusion, and community-centered impact

Oversee prospect management, moves management, and development systems to ensure alignment, accountability, and effective pipeline development

Provide strategic leadership and performance oversight for the development function through the Director of Development, with active collaboration across the development team

Establish and monitor fundraising goals, metrics, and performance standards across all development programs

Partner with the CEO, Board of Directors, and key volunteers to advance fundraising success, engaging Board members as advisors, ambassadors, and connectors in support of the organization’s development strategy

Oversee organization-wide fundraising campaigns and signature events, such as the annual fundraising campaign, annual gala, and corporate sponsorship strategy

Qualification

Fundraising strategyMajor gifts experienceDonor relationship managementDevelopment systems oversightEquityInclusionCommunication skillsLeadership skills

Required

Must reside in Minnesota or in a bordering county of a neighboring state

Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience

A minimum of seven (7) years of progressive experience in nonprofit development, preferably within a mid- to large-sized organization

Demonstrated success securing major gifts and leading successful fundraising campaigns

Demonstrated ability to lead and execute comprehensive fundraising strategies, evidenced by achieving or exceeding fundraising goals in prior roles

Proven success in building and sustaining high-value relationships with donors, Board members, volunteers, and senior leaders that result in philanthropic support or long-term engagement

Demonstrated experience overseeing development systems and data, including donor databases, prospect research, and performance tracking to inform strategy and decision-making

Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly articulate fundraising strategy and engage diverse audiences

Proven ability to lead, coach, and hold others accountable, while managing multiple priorities and delivering results in a complex environment

Demonstrated ability to apply an equity and inclusion lens to fundraising strategy and donor engagement, reflected in prior practices or leadership experience