Forestdale, Inc. · 2 hours ago
Chief Development and Communication Officer
Queens, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
8+ years expForestdale, Inc. is a leading NYC child welfare agency dedicated to strengthening families and preventing child maltreatment. The Chief Development and Communication Officer (CDCO) will drive strategic revenue growth, lead a development team, and enhance the organization's visibility and engagement through comprehensive fundraising and communications strategies.
AdviceChildrenCommunitiesHealth CareNon ProfitSocial Assistance
Hiring Manager
Alejandra Carter
Responsibilities
Partner with the CEO and Board to set and achieve ambitious revenue and engagement goals
Build and lead a high-performing development and communications team, fostering professional growth and accountability
Serve as a thought leader on fundraising trends, digital engagement, and donor stewardship
Champion a culture of philanthropy across the organization
Design and implement strategies for major gifts, annual campaigns, planned giving, and institutional support
Cultivate and steward relationships with high-level donors, corporate partners, and foundations
Oversee donor management
Develop and execute a comprehensive communications plan to strengthen brand identity and amplify impact
Develop and execute annual fundraising plans across individual, corporate, and foundation giving
Oversee digital, print, and media strategies to engage donors and the broader community
Ensure consistent messaging across all platforms and campaigns
Update organization’s website
Cultivate new relationships with community and government stakeholders
Write compelling appeals, donor communications, and impact reports
Support board and leadership in donor outreach and relationship-building
Manage a portfolio of donors using moves management strategies
Secure sponsorships, journal ads, and auction items
Collaborate with internal teams to align fundraising efforts
Prepare briefing materials for leadership and board members
Provide strategic oversight for fundraising events and donor engagement activities
Integrate events into broader development strategies for maximum impact
Develop and manage event timelines, budgets, vendor relationships, and logistics
Create and implement marketing materials and campaigns to promote events across multiple platforms
Recruit and lead event planning committees composed of trustees, donors, and prospects
Ensure events are mission-aligned, well-branded, and optimized for revenue and engagement
Track and evaluate event ROI, attendee experience, and fundraising outcomes
Supervise one full-time events staff member and coordinate cross-functional teams
Ensure accurate donor data management and reporting
Monitor and analyze fundraising performance metrics to inform strategy
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred in Nonprofit Management, Communications, or related field
8–10 years of progressive leadership experience in fundraising and communications
Proven success in major gift solicitation and campaign management
Strong strategic planning and team leadership skills
Visionary leadership with the ability to inspire and mobilize stakeholders
Exceptional relationship-building and communication skills
Proficiency in donor management systems and digital marketing tools
Mission-driven, collaborative, and results-oriented
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance.
401(k) with employer contribution.
Generous PTO and professional development opportunities.
Company
Forestdale, Inc.
Forestdale’s roots date back 171 years, when a group of women affiliated with a church in Brooklyn founded an industrial school for children, which later became Forestdale Inc.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.01MKey Investors
AARP
2024-06-26Grant· $0.01M
Recent News
Business News
2022-08-16
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