Chief Development Officer – Massachusetts, United States job with Economic Mobility Pathways – EMPath | 44053

Who is EMPath?

Economic Mobility Pathways (EMPath) is a 200-year Boston-based
nonprofit that transforms lives by partnering with families to move
out of poverty and provides other organizations with the tools to
do the same.

As a leading nonprofit innovator that combines direct services,
a global learning network, robust research, and advocacy, we offer
a wide range of rewarding career opportunities.

What will you be doing? Making an impact every
day.

Chief Development Officer will help to develop,
implement, and articulate a strategic vision for the organization
that focuses on strategic growth—in program reach and
effectiveness, in influence and brand recognition, and in
revenue—while maintaining operational efficiency. As a member of
the executive team, the CDO will help to drive the development of
plans around new strategic priorities, and will build new
partnerships to grow and sustain the organization. The CDO will
oversee a portfolio that includes: 1) fundraising; 2)
communications; and 3.) marketing.

CDO, reporting to the CEO, will play a key role in the
organization by focusing on EMPath’s future development and
direction; including leading efforts for launching a
multi-million-dollar comprehensive impact campaign. The CDO
will:

• Lead fundraising efforts to ensure that EMPath has the revenue
  to achieve its strategic priorities, with a goal of expanding and
  diversifying EMPath’s revenue, growing the foundation portfolio,
  and expanding its planned gifts, and major donor program.
• Foster a culture of philanthropy and ensure that fund
  development is executed and aligned with the values, vision,
  mission, and strategic direction of the organization.
• Work with EMPath leadership, board, and other stakeholders to
  coordinate, plan, and execute strategy for new priorities,
  including those that may form the case for support for a
  comprehensive campaign.
• Develop a multi-year, multi-million-dollar campaign that
  supports EMPath’s bold vision.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with board members, major
  donors, and key stakeholders.
• Oversee communications for the organization, identifying key
  themes and talking points for the organization, and driving the
  organization’s overall communications strategy.
• Oversee efforts to revitalize a robust Story Sharing Network of
  EMPath participants, focused on ethical story-telling.
• Plan and oversee fundraising events, like annual galas and
  house parties.
• Lead, support, develop, and mentor a dedicated team responsible
  for fundraising, communications, and implementing strategic
  priorities that advance the organization.
• Serve as a liaison to the Board’s Institutional Advancement
  Committee

What qualifications do you need to be successful in this
role?

• A minimum of 10 years leadership experience in a nonprofit, or
  similar organization, with demonstrated experience managing
  high-performing fundraising teams.
• Demonstrated experience in managing and implementing a
  successful, comprehensive fund development program and preparing an
  annual development work plan and budget to achieve goals.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to cultivate and
  maintain relationships with board members, donors of major gifts,
  foundation personnel, and other key stakeholders.
• Demonstrated success in securing new foundation grants of
  six-figures and up.
• Demonstrated success with generating increased funds from
  individual donors, both major donors and annual appeals, through a
  coordinated, strategic approach. Knowledge of planned giving and
  experience with online fundraising.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with the
  ability to represent the organization externally across a wide
  range of stakeholders and constituencies.
• Strong relationship builder with the ability to find common
  ground, build consensus, and strengthen collaboration among diverse
  stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills that reflect
  ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks, and ability to
  manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
• Baseline certification in fundraising, the CFRE (Certified
  Fundraising Executive), or equivalent experience is required.
• Ability to take the initiative to identify and act on problems
  and lead by example.

Ways to stand out in the crowd

• Passion for EMPath’s mission and demonstrated commitment to the
  values of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Experience leading multi-million dollar ($25M+) fundraising
  campaigns.
• Proven track record leading fundraising efforts for a $15M+
  organization
• Bilingualism is a plus!

Why EMPath?

The meaningful work! The organization and your
colleagues are committed to disrupting poverty and supporting
families as they work towards their biggest goals.

Collaborative team environment! You’ll join a
team that values teamwork, and shares knowledge and ideas – all
working towards shared goals for elevating the good work of the
organization and the participants in our programs.

Work-life balance: 4-day work week. Hybrid
office environment: 2 days in-office in our Boston Seaport office,
2 days remote. 4 weeks of paid time off & 10 paid
holidays.

Benefits: Competitive salary, retirement
planning and competitive healthcare benefits.

Pay transparency: The range for this role is
budgeted for $150,000-$165,000

EMPath is committed to recruiting, hiring, and
sustaining a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals,
regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender
expression, sexuality, age, disability, or veteran status, are
strongly encouraged to apply.

We are an EEO/AA/ADA/ADEA employer based in Boston,
Massachusetts.

All offers of employment at EMPath are contingent upon
clear results of a thorough background check.