Save The Family Foundation of Arizona

Chief Development Officer

125 E. University Drive

Mesa, AZ

https://savethefamily.org/

Company Description:

Established in 1988, Save the Family Foundation of Arizona is a leading provider of housing, case management, and supportive services to 800 homeless and impoverished families annually throughout Maricopa County. We work to equip families to overcome underlying issues that lead to homelessness – ensuring stable homes, safe children, and strong families because of our efforts. Join us today to help end family homelessness – volunteer, donate or advocate on behalf of those we serve. We appreciate your interest in Save the Family!

Budget: $10 Million total

• 50% private funding & 50% government funding
• Fundraising goal of $5M

Employees: 45-50

Mission: Equipping families to address poverty, overcome homelessness, and achieve self-sufficiency.

Vision: Communities free from family homelessness, where every person has a safe, affordable place to call home.

Core Values: Save the Family (STF) embraces the worth of all people. We, therefore, stand firm in celebrating diversity in all forms, including all voices in the work we do, and providing opportunities for all to achieve success through an individualized approach to STF services. We believe the following core values define our character and culture and help us evaluate our actions.

• Anti-racism
• Integrity
• Compassion
• Excellence
• Sustainability
• Respect
• Accountability

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

Direct Reports:  4

1. Development Manager
2. Development Coordinator
3. Grant Writer (for $25K+ grants)
4. Grant Writer

Position Description:

The Chief Development Officer works closely with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and members of the Board of Directors to plan, execute, and manage a comprehensive fundraising operation for Save the Family. Strategies and activities include special events, third-party events, annual fund/direct response, leadership annual giving known as the Champions Circle, major gifts, sponsorships, private grants, planned giving, and special campaigns from individuals, foundations, corporations, faith-based organizations, government entities, and other organizations. This position also oversees development operations and services, including prospect and donor tracking and management, and donor stewardship.

In addition to overseeing and managing the development function, the Chief Development Officer oversees the agency’s external marketing (print/web/social) and maintains his/her own portfolio of high-potential individual and institutional prospects and donors, directly engaging them in the organization; and supports and partners with the CEO and Board of Directors in their fundraising activity. 

Responsibilities:

• Development and execution of strategic and annual fundraising plans, including the establishment of fundraising priorities, goals, calendars, and budgets
• Direct all fundraising strategies, including special events, annual fund, major gifts, planned gifts, and special or comprehensive campaigns, including direct mail, phone, email, social media, web, events, and face-to-face solicitations
• Create and articulate the fundraising case for support
• Manage the entire donor/prospect relationship management process, i.e., prospect research, qualification, cultivation, engagement, solicitation, and stewardship of individual, foundation, corporate, faith-based, and government prospects and donors
• Actively supervise all aspects of the fundraising operation and infrastructure, including policy and procedure development and implementation and the integrity of the donor management information system to ensure all prospects and donors are effectively tracked
• Manage the execution of the Board’s fundraising activities/contributions
• Serve as staff officer, with the CEO, to the Board of Directors’ Governance Committee; and serve as staff officer to the Development Committee
• Manage the CEO’s prospect and donor portfolio and his/her calendar and preparedness as related to fundraising and constituent relationships
• Manage and advance his/her own portfolio of prospects and donors
• Coordinate any funding opportunities with other appropriate staff, as needed
• Develop a Marketing Strategy within organization or with a Marketing Consultant, including a comprehensive development communications strategy
• With the CFO, prepare and administer budgets and projections for fundraising and volunteer services
• Demonstrate cultural competence, treat everyone with dignity, celebrate the diversity of our community, and be inclusive of all people in our community
• Represent Save the Family to individuals, as well as various community and faith-based and related organizations

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.  CFRE a plus.
• Demonstrated experience in senior development position with strong knowledge of fundraising planning and management; prospect and donor relationship management; fundraising operations, infrastructure, policies, and procedures
• Experience with Major Gifts and Annual Giving
• Experience in building and growing a development program
• Experience with constituent databases and financial reporting
• Experience developing strategic plans and implementing programs and systems

Skills & Attributes

• Dynamic, strategic, and results-oriented with track record of consistently meeting annual fundraising goals
• A proven major gift officer, with a track record of raising six- to seven-figure gifts
• A self-starter possessing excellent relationship management, staff management, and time management skills
• A team player
• Networking and relationship-building ability
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Adept at managing and mentoring staff
• Strong organizational skills
• Basic computer skills, including the ability to use Microsoft Office Suite and fundraising databases and software
• Ability to attain a fingerprint clearance card

Compensation:

• Competitive base salary, plus excellent benefits.

Why consider the opportunity?

• The is an exciting time for the CDO to share the new Phoenix Scholar House with donors! STF has recently received a significant award from the State of Arizona to build a new Affordable Housing project in the heart of Phoenix, which combines Educational Opportunities and Affordable Housing. This will be an increase in STF’s visibility and a great opportunity for the Development department!  Breaking ground summer of 2024!
• Save The Family’s core value is about embracing the worth of all people. This is an opportunity to make a difference in many people’s lives in our community.
• Providing hope and homes to homeless families since 1988, Save the Family is on track to serve more than 800 families this year.
• An opportunity to create a capital campaign and advance the organization.
• Financially stable & highly respected organization.
• Dedicated Board of 15 who are committed to the Mission.

For more information, please contact:

Colleen Neese                                                                       Haley Dagit

Practice Leader                                                                   Senior Recruiter

Duffy Group, Inc.                                                                  Duffy Group, Inc.

(602) 802-8329                                                                   (602) 654-1995

cneese@duffygroup.com                                               hdagit@duffygroup.com

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.  CFRE a plus.
• Demonstrated experience in senior development position with strong knowledge of fundraising planning and management; prospect and donor relationship management; fundraising operations, infrastructure, policies, and procedures
• Experience with Major Gifts and Annual Giving
• Experience in building and growing a development program
• Experience with constituent databases and financial reporting
• Experience developing strategic plans and implementing programs and systems

Skills & Attributes

• Dynamic, strategic, and results-oriented with track record of consistently meeting annual fundraising goals
• A proven major gift officer, with a track record of raising six- to seven-figure gifts
• A self-starter possessing excellent relationship management, staff management, and time management skills
• A team player
• Networking and relationship-building ability
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Adept at managing and mentoring staff
• Strong organizational skills
• Basic computer skills, including the ability to use Microsoft Office Suite and fundraising databases and software
• Ability to attain a fingerprint clearance card

Please Contact:

Haley Dagit

hdagit@duffygroup.com

(602) 654-1995

or 

Colleen Neese

cneese@duffygroup.com

(602) 802-8329