Job description

Chief Development Officer

Pathways Youth and Family Services is seeking a dynamic Chief Development Officer (CDO). This position is a senior member of the Pathways management team and reports to the President & CEO. They are responsible for managing all aspects of Pathway’s fundraising, communication and marketing efforts. Specifically, the CDO oversees corporate and individual giving, major gifts, capital campaigns, annual fundraising, grant writing, donor and fundraising events, donor stewardship and record keeping, marketing, branding, public relations, external communications, website development, management and enhancements, volunteer and community outreach and engagement, and all other elements of Pathways externally facing functions. This position is based at Pathways’ Houston office, works mostly remote with some office visits and travel to other office locations in Texas. Only candidates that live around the Greater Houston area will be considered.

Are you ready to join a team that is on a mission to change the lives of children and families? Do you want to be part of a movement that values compassion and empowerment?

Pathways Youth & Family Services is headquartered in Kerrville, TX with locations in Abilene, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio and Houston. Providing foster care and adoption services to over 10,000 children since 1992, Pathways' mission has become a reality. The organization has fulfilled its vision of thriving children, resilient families, and strong communities enduring for generations. True to its name, Pathways provides a path for youth and families to receive a comprehensive network of services through the following four vital programs: Foster Family Care, Adoption Services, Mosaic Behavioral Health and Residential Care.

What you will be working on (essential duties not limited to the following):

Key Responsibilities for Fundraising:

• Develop and implement a strategic fundraising business plan with goals and measurements to establish development priorities including creating major gift opportunities, identifying verticals for corporate giving, establishing annual fundraising goals, timelines, and long-range plans to strengthen the organization’s giving program.
• Build relationships and seek collaboration with key corporations, foundations, and individual donors.
• Oversee and assist with execution of special events, annual fund drives, and direct mail campaigns.
• Work closely with the President & CEO, CFO and Board of Directors to create and execute ongoing and Capital Campaigns.
• Develop initiatives annually to attract new donors and retain regular donors.
• Oversee grant writing, ensuring timely submission; reporting and data collection is performed accurately and professionally.
• Achieve fundraising targets.
• Maintain donor lists and information using a professional membership management tool to ensure donors are engaged, informed, and appreciated.
• Identify new potential sources of funding using the latest trends and strategies including grant writing to augment funding for programs as well as ongoing and capital needs.
• Maintain continuing and timely communication with the President & CEO, CFO, and Board of Directors, as appropriate, to ensure each is informed and involved in the promotion of fundraising efforts.
• Ensure a monthly communication is distributed to all donors with updates, event information, and invitations to be involved with the organization.
• Engage local leadership when appropriate in fund raising efforts.
• Prepare monthly fundraising statements.
• Hire and manage a team of development professionals.

Key responsibilities for Communication, Marketing and Website:

• Plan and direct the overall communication strategy of the organization.
• Create and oversee a new branding campaign for Pathways, including a new company logo, and website.
• Develop and execute a public relations campaign to market the organization’s image to clients and the public.
• Engage with local communities through events and presentations to build Pathways brand awareness.
• Utilize an engagement and outreach campaign that includes social media, print, video and digital strategies.
• Develop regular communications with internal staff and external stakeholders.
• Oversee a marketing and communications team charged with implementing and managing strategies designed to expand Pathways’ external relationships and audiences.
• Create, manage and analyze the ROI of the marketing and communications budget.
• Ensure the organization has a dynamic, modern, up-to-date and accurate website at all times.
• Ensure established and prospective donors can easily navigate the website for education and donation purposes.

Senior Leadership Team Responsibilities:

• Participate in leadership team meetings and other related executive decision-making.
• Manage direct report staff in accordance with organization’s human resource policies and procedures.
• Provide leadership with updates of funding opportunities and brand awareness activities specific to Pathways’ locations.

What you will bring along with you:

Critical Skills

• Thorough understanding of the Texas philanthropic landscape.
• Extensive experience in non-profit development and statewide fundraising.
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Superb people skills and exceptional EQ.
• Well-spoken with full command of an intellectual vocabulary.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Self-motivated, confident, and articulate.
• Ability to work collaboratively with senior leadership of organization.
• Awareness about cultural and ethnic diversity.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree required. Master’s degree and CFRE certification preferred.
• Minimum of ten years of professional fundraising experience.
• Experience recruiting, building, managing, and supporting an exceptional team.
• Experience working with volunteers.
• Experience writing, managing, reporting, and evaluating grant opportunities.
• Knowledge of non-profit governance.
• Ability to create a comprehensive strategic fundraising and communication plan.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Products and Raiser’s Edge.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Highly organized and enjoys a fast-paced work environment.
• Strong communication and writing skills.
• Written samples of fundraising and communications or public relations strategies.
• Expertise in budget and financial management.
• Ability to present information concisely and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work assignments from a variety of staff, Board Members and volunteers.
• Successful track record in relationship development and management.
• Proven fundraising track record, and community engagement activities with individuals and the community in major metropolitan areas as well as rural areas.
• Proven ability to work with donors and C-Suite executive volunteers.
• Proven ability and willingness to solicit individuals one on one.
• Demonstrated success in leading non-profit fundraising campaigns.
• Demonstrated ability to hire, train, motivate, supervise and lead a professional staff.
• Understands the non-profit culture with the ability to work collaboratively across the organization and gain the respect of a diverse team of peers and staff.
• Knowledge and appreciation of digital engagement and its use in the integration of technology platforms and social media to enhance the overall fundraising strategy of the organization.
• Can lead a productive meeting and engage in meaningful conversations.

Physical and Mental Demands

With or without reasonable accommodation, the physical and mental requirements of this job may include the following: frequent seeing, hearing, speaking, and writing clearly. Use of a computer for long hours. Frequent sitting, manual dexterity. Occasional lifting and moving of up to 25 pounds, reaching with hands and arms, stooping and kneeling. Ability to analyze and interpret data and write meaningful, concise reports. Ability to meet deadlines. Ability to efficiently problem solve, professionally interact with a variety of people and remain calm in stressful situations.

Due to the nature of our work, additional requirements include:

• Proof of valid Texas Driver's License (Type C) and good driving record.
• Access to reliable transportation.
• Proof of valid/current auto insurance.
• Three employment references.
• Cleared criminal background check.
• Cleared TB test results (current within 12 months prior to employment).
• Cleared pre-employment drug test.
• Working cellular telephone.

What to expect:

• We focus on career development and promotion – people are at the core of everything we do. If you are looking for a career and not just a job, you are in the right place.
• Pathways is the type of company where you can balance great work with great life. It does not matter if you are just out of college or your children are; we need you for what you can do.

What is in it for you? We take care of our people.

• Competitive salary. Salaries are determined based on several factors including external market data, internal equity, and the candidate’s related knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.
• Affordable health coverage available for you and your family.
• Ability to craft your calendar with flexible locations and schedules for many roles.
• Generous paid time off, flex days, and paid holidays.
• Employer matching retirement plan.
• Work side-by-side with other knowledgeable, dedicated, and diverse teams.
• Opportunity to work remote in most positions.
• Casual work environment.
• Amazing opportunities for career progression.
• A service you can be genuinely proud to provide!

We would love to hear from you. Submit your resume to be considered for this extraordinary opportunity to positively impact a child’s life. Pathways is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $175,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Houston, TX 77008: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Houston, TX 77008

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