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Hugs Cafe, Inc. · 3 days ago

Chief Development Officer

McKinney, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

5+ years exp

Hugs Café, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of adults with special needs through training, employment, and meaningful engagement. The Chief Development Officer is responsible for designing and executing a comprehensive development, marketing, and engagement strategy to support the growth and sustainability of Hugs Café, Inc.

CharityHospitalityNon Profit

Responsibilities

Balance strategic thinking and executive with stewarding donors and cultivating new opportunities

Develop and implement a multi-year strategic development and marketing plan aligned with organizational goals

Partner with the Executive Director and Board of Directors to expand philanthropic revenue and stakeholder engagement

Supervise and coach direct reports to ensure consistency, innovation, and collaboration across development, marketing, and engagement efforts

Lead major gifts strategy and personally cultivate and steward relationships with top donors and corporate partners

Oversee annual fundraising campaigns, events, and capital initiatives

Lead and develop compelling proposals to grow revenue and deepen donor engagement

Support the Development Team in grant research, proposal writing, and reporting

Maintain systems for donor recognition, stewardship, and relationship management

Guide the Marketing Team in developing integrated marketing and communications strategies to promote programs and impact

Collaborate in communication timeliness, processes, and event execution

Work with the Community Engagement Manager to strengthen relationships with volunteers, corporate groups, and civic organizations

Represent Hugs Café at community and networking events to increase awareness and build partnerships

Qualification

Fundraising leadershipMajor gifts strategyTeam managementNonprofit ManagementStrategic planningAnalytical thinkingRelationship managementInterpersonal skillsWritten communication