Summary
The Chief Development Officer serves as a fundraising visionary, manages activities relating to the analysis, planning, execution, control, and evaluation of fundraising and selected public relations programs; provides leadership and works with and through the Board of Directors and appropriate committees for all fundraising programs, including communications and public relations programs that are designed to enhance and support the overall mission of the Company.
Essential Functions
Fundraising & Philanthropic Development:
- Evaluate and enhance the overalldevelopment program to maximizefundraising effectiveness.
- Develop and implement annual and long-rangefundraising strategies, goals, andobjectives.
- Identify, cultivate, and solicit major giftprospects.
- Secure support through annual giving, majorgifts, planned giving, corporate partnerships,and foundation grants.
- Personally engage in donor cultivation andsolicitation efforts in partnership with thePresident/CEO, Board of Directors, and keystakeholders.
- Lead capital campaigns for facilityimprovements, acquisitions, and endowmentgrowth.
Community Engagement & RelationshipBuilding:
- Expand and diversify support throughoutLos Angeles County and surroundingcommunities.
- Build and maintain meaningful relationshipswith donors, community partners,corporations, foundations, and long-timesupporters.
- Collaborate with program leaders andadministrators to align fundraising initiativeswith organizational priorities.
- Present the organization’s mission, impact,and funding needs to a wide range ofstakeholders.
Volunteer Leadership:
- Design and oversee volunteer engagementstrategies that support organizational goals.
- Recruit, train, motivate, and managevolunteers to strengthen fundraising andcommunity outreach efforts.
- Expand and enhance the organization'svolunteer network and ambassador program.
- Provide support to the Board DevelopmentCommittee and volunteer leadership asnecessary.
Marketing, Communications & PublicRelations:
- Direct media relations and promote theorganization through print, television, radio,and digital channels.
- Oversee the development of keycommunication materials, includingnewsletters, annual reports, brochures, andfundraising campaigns.
- Ensure all communications align with theorganization's mission, values, and strategicobjectives.
Grants & Resource Development:
- Lead the grant development andmanagement process from prospectidentification through reporting andcompliance.
- Build and maintain relationships withfunding organizations and philanthropicfoundations.
- Ensure grant funds are administered andutilized in accordance with fundingrequirements.
Executive Leadership & Strategic Planning:
- Serve as a key member of the executiveleadership team, helping advance theorganization's mission and growthobjectives.
- Develop innovative strategies tostrengthen philanthropic support andorganizational sustainability.
- Perform other leadership responsibilitiesand special projects as assigned.
Haynes Family of Programs was established in 1946 in a lush 21-acre campus located in the City of La Verne. It has grown from a small operation serving just a handful of children into one of the largest and most comprehensive nonprofit organizations of its kind. We are dedicated to helping children with special needs relating to emotional development, autism, Asperger's Disorder, learning disabilities, abuse, neglect and abandonment. Haynes Family of Programs provides educational resources for children who may not be able to attend a regular public school, residential treatment for foster care children and recently emancipated youth and services to the community with therapies provided in-home or off campus.
