Ronald McDonald House Charities® Oklahoma City · 18 hours ago
Chief Development Officer
Oklahoma City, OK
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expRonald McDonald House Charities® Oklahoma City is seeking a Chief Development Officer to provide executive leadership and strategic direction for the Charity’s resource development. The CDO will oversee fundraising activities, lead the development team, and work in collaboration with the President/CEO and Board of Directors to achieve the organization’s goals.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Develop, execute, oversee and maintain a comprehensive development plan including annual fundraising, major gifts, special events, grant writing, planned giving and other sources of contributed income by individuals, businesses, community groups and foundations
Lead, coach, and mentor the development team. Cultivate a high-performing, mission-aligned, and collaborative culture where staff are empowered to achieve results
Develop and monitor development department budgets and contribute to the development of the overall organizational annual budget process
Lead development efforts of staff, board, committee members and other volunteers to identify and secure new sources of revenue annually
Create and execute annual and long-range development strategies with a focus on major gifts
Personally manage a portfolio of donor prospects and lead cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship efforts for major gifts
Build a highly collaborative relationship with marketing to ensure that storytelling and brand awareness inspire broader community support
Set and monitor measurable fundraising goals and key performance indicators across all development functions
Develop positive working relationships with local organizations, foundations, volunteer groups, and more to amplify partnership and funding opportunities that advance the mission
Foster a culture of giving and gratitude in alignment with the organization’s values, vision, and mission
Maintain accountability and ensure compliance with all regulations and laws, as well as the code of ethics for fundraising professionals
Facilitate charitable giving to meet the needs of donors and the Charity by remaining current and proficient on technical and tax code matters affecting donors and charitable giving, and by suggesting options for donors to pursue with financial and planning professionals
Participate in program activities to serve clients of the Charity and perform other related duties as assigned or requested to support and further the mission of RMHC-OKC
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated ability to think and act strategically and build positive relationships with mission-aligned donors
Able to craft and articulate a compelling vision that inspires our community to support families of children who need healthcare
Possess a minimum of 5 years of progressive work experience in fundraising and resource development with proven success in leading others to raise $3+ million annually
Exceptional communicator in written, public speaking, and interpersonal contexts. Can clearly and authentically communicate needs and impact
Experience in interpreting fundraising data to inform strategies, evaluate performance, and identify opportunities for growth
Demonstrated experience in leading a high-performing team to success and fostering a strong team culture of integrity, empathy, transparency, growth, collaboration, and stewardship
Ability to adapt, manage multiple priorities, and maintain a solution-oriented mindset
Proficiency with donor CRMs
Preferred
Advanced degree from an accredited college or university strongly preferred
Knowledge of local philanthropic market
Company
Ronald McDonald House Charities® Oklahoma City
We believe when families are together, they cope better. We believe no family should have to deal with their child’s medical crisis alone.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase