Description
Chief Development Officer
Employment Type: Full-Time/Exempt
Wage: A competitive annual salary of $180-200,000 base pay
Department: Philanthropy
Reports To: Chief Executive Officer
Position Location: California – Los Angeles, Sacramento, Bay Area
Work Schedule: Four Day Work Week: Two (2) days in office, two (2) days remote. However, there may be certain circumstances, like pressing deadlines or peak business periods, where it becomes necessary for the organization to temporarily switch to a five-day work week.
Vaccine Policy: We require all staff to be fully vaccinated
California Environmental Voters (EnviroVoters), and EnviroVoters Education Fund, are excited to launch a search for a Chief Development Officer to join our dynamic, fun, and high-performing team!
We are seeking an innovative, collaborative, results-oriented, enthusiastic, and experienced fundraising professional with established funder relationships in California as well as knowledge of environmental and climate policy. They will join our management team and grow our fundraising efforts as Chief Development Officer in support of our growth campaign.
WHO WE ARE
We believe this moment requires transformative change.
The climate crisis is here. And Black, Indigenous and people of color have been bearing the burden of our pollution-based economy for generations. We have the solutions to stop climate change, but we lack the political will to do it at the rate and scale that’s needed.
EnviroVoters exists to build the political will and power to solve the climate crisis, use climate action to advance justice, and create a global roadmap. To protect our water, land, air, and our most vulnerable communities, we organize voters, elect and train candidates, and hold lawmakers accountable for bold policy change.
Our vision is to build resilient, healthy, thriving communities, and create a democracy and economy that is just and sustainable for all.
EnviroVoters Education Fund, EnviroVoters’s 501(c)3 sister organization, works through programs focused on voter engagement and mobilization, issue advocacy, legislative accountability, and research and opinion polling to provide the public, policymakers, and environmental advocates with the resources they need to make California’s air, water and natural resources cleaner and greener through the democratic process. For more information, please visit www.envirovotersedfund.org.
The work of EnviroVoters and EnviroVoters Ed Fund to protect and advocate for the environment is rooted in our commitment to racial, social, and environmental justice. Engaging Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, among other key constituencies for the environment is an organizational priority. Within the organization, we aim to create a workplace culture and policies and practices that demonstrate how we value equity and inclusion.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Chief Development Officer (CDO) is responsible for propelling EnviroVoters’ fund development to new heights to drive the organization’s 5-year growth plan and funding the work to meet our goals of combating the climate crisis. They are responsible for all aspects of the organization’s development functions, designing and implementing our robust, strategic fundraising program in coordination with staff and members of the Board. The CDO serves on the senior leadership team and works closely with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and other senior staff as well as the Board of Directors to meet revenue goals in support of the organization’s mission.
- Manage a personal portfolio of high-value donors. Initiate and cultivate relationships with a portfolio of donors, each contributing six-to-seven-figure amounts, ensuring personalized engagement, stewardship, and solicitation to maximize their support and commitment to the organization.
- Strategically plan and execute fundraising initiatives to support the organization’s growth, achieving an annual budget of over $10 million.
- Grow and diversify funder base, introduce new organizational systems and frameworks, refine performance metrics, and harness data-driven insights to inform strategic decision-making.
- Manage and coordinate efforts across multiple fundraising streams, including institutional giving, annual giving, corporate partnerships, event fundraising, talent acquisition, and major donor relations.
- Supervise and develop a team of 10-15 staff, fostering a collaborative, innovative, and high-performance environment to achieve fundraising goals through planning, training, and accountability.
- Lead the Development Committee of the boards, providing strategic direction and support to deepen and grow the fundraising efforts of the boards.
- Partner with board leadership to create and implement customized plans for board member giving and fundraising, ensuring alignment with the organization’s goals and objectives.
- Drive the growth and success of the annual Badass in Green Awards event, enhancing its profile and increasing its revenue stream through innovative strategies and event management.
- Create and implement new strategies to expand the organization’s annual giving program and partner with the Communications team to enhance digital and online fundraising efforts, leveraging technology and social media to reach a broader audience.
- Establish and grow a comprehensive major donor program, focusing on identifying, cultivating, and stewarding individual donors to ensure sustained support.
- Coordinate development staff, program leaders, senior leadership team, and board members to identify new funding opportunities and to match program strategies with potential funders.
- Partner with the Finance team, Senior Leadership Team, and boards on monthly reporting, annual budget planning, and revenue forecasting.
- Additional responsibilities as determined in partnership with the CEO.
MUST HAVES
To be successful in this job, you must possess the following qualities and experience:
- Minimum of ten years' experience in successful development leadership and management, including growing development teams and managing them to successful outcomes.
- A stellar fundraising track record, personally having secured significant six- to seven-figure gifts.
- Ability to produce consistent, quality work in a fast-paced environment and be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously, even with shifting priorities and circumstances.
- Demonstrated and well-developed network of contacts among California environmental philanthropists, foundations, and other institutional donors.
- Naturally connects and builds strong relationships with others, demonstrating strong emotional intelligence and an ability to communicate clearly, authentically, and persuasively with a diverse set of audiences.
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and oral; experience as a spokesperson.
- Excellent listening, consensus-building, and leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to work collegially, learn from others, and partner collaboratively with donors, other staff, board members, and organizations.
- High degree of integrity, sense of accountability, and intellectually curious.
- Proven ability to act in a transparent and consistent manner while always considering what is best for the organization.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain the big picture while paying attention to the details.
- Enjoy working with teams, both internal and external, and welcoming feedback while also being a self-starter.
- Demonstrated personal and professional commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice displaying cultural competence while operating in a diverse environment.
- Good sense of humor!
HOW TO APPLY
Apply through our careers portal – in case you need it, here is the link. Please note that a cover letter and resume must be provided for consideration and that applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. We look forward to receiving your application and learning more about you! Thank you for your interest in EnviroVoters!
WHAT ELSE YOU SHOULD KNOW
This is an outstanding opportunity for a highly motivated professional to assume a pivotal role in this cutting-edge organization. California Environmental Voters offers 8-20 vacation days, 7 sick days a year, 12 holidays, 1 week off between Christmas and New Year, 5 days of bereavement leave, health and dental benefits, section 125 plan, a 401(k)-retirement program with up to 3% employer match; flexible spending account (FSA) for health care expenses; subsidized commuter program; and optional life insurance.
Don’t meet every single requirement? At EnviroVoters, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workspace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this role or other roles.
EnviroVoters and EnviroVoters Ed Fund has a deep commitment to equity and fostering a culture of inclusion. EnviroVoters invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our organization.
As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions, please contact envirovotersjobs@envirovoters.org.
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We offer competitive salaries, generous benefits, and a pleasant working environment. Salary is based on a nonprofit scale and commensurate with experience.
