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Job Title: Chief Advancement Officer
Department: Administration (Development)
Location: Camp Fire Resource Center, 2700 Meacham Blvd, Fort Worth TX 76137
In-Person/Virtual: 2 days per week in person, 3 days per week remote work option (after initial onboarding period)
Reports To: President & CEO
FLSA Status: Exempt
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Compensation Package: 115,000 - $125,000; Plus a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental insurance, supplemental insurances, company paid LTD & Life, 7 paid holidays, 1 floating holiday, week-long closure in December, PTO and personal leave for employees working 30+ hours, and a 401(k) retirement savings plan including a company match
Start Date: On or before March 13
Our Commitment to Equity
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every one of the qualifications listed. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet every one of our qualifications listed. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, please feel free to contact us to discuss your application. Camp Fire strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of the people we serve. We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.
Our Investment in You
Through a commitment to equity, continuous learning and by leading with our values, we believe in maintaining a supportive work culture while providing the highest quality programming. Camp Fire is putting the call out to the passionate individual who is ready to join our team.
Job Summary: Under the minimal supervision of the President & CEO, the Chief Advancement Officer (CAO) will lead a high-performance team of development, marketing and volunteer management professionals. The CAO will provide leadership and oversight for fund development activities, community engagement, marketing and volunteer management. This senior level position requires a highly organized, goal-oriented, results-driven professional who can interact successfully with the organization’s leadership to determine and accomplish annual objectives.
Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Bachelor’s degree or commensurate experience
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in Funds Development
- Experience in the following areas of cultivation, acquisition and stewardship:
- Major Gifts cultivation
- Annual Giving
- Special Events
- Corporate Gifts
- Foundation Gifts
- Knowledge of the Tarrant County philanthropic and non-profit communities
- Basic knowledge of integrated marketing and communications
- Some experience in media relations and public speaking
- Track record of supervising staff and volunteers
- Experience in budget development and management
- Advanced computer skills: Microsoft365 and Adobe
Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Fundraising experience for a non-profit with at least $2 million annual fundraising goal
- Raisers’ Edge NXT experience
- Planned giving experience
- Familiarity with Adobe InDesign and Photoshop
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
- CFRE highly preferred
- APR certification a plus (not required)
Essential Functions:
- Ability to lift 40 pounds
- Ability to communicate clearly
- Ability to use office equipment including copiers, computers and telephones
- Ability to communicate effectively with volunteers, staff and donors
- Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines
- Ability to work weekends and evening
Relationships:
The Chief Advancement Officer will lead a 10-person team:
- Director of Development
- Director of Marketing
- Grants Manager
- Volunteer Services Manager
- Customer Support Manager
- Customer Support Coordinator
- Special Events Coordinator
- Development Specialist
- Multimedia Storyteller
The CAO will work closely with the President & CEO, the Board of Directors, and the following committees:
- Fund Development Committee (BOD)
- An Artists’ Christmas Committee
- El Tesoro de la Vida Benefit Dinner Committee
- Finance Committee (BOD)
In addition, the CAO will collaborate biweekly with the Executive Team and quarterly with the Staff Leadership Team:
- Chief Financial Officer
- VP of Early Education
- VP of Youth Development
- VP of Outdoor/Facilities
- Executive Assistant
- Teens in Action Program Director
- School Readiness Program Director
- Diamond Hill Station Site Director
- Senior Director of Professional Development
- Senior Director of Afterschool Programs
- Camp El Tesoro Site Director
- Day Camp Director/Outdoor Education Coordinator
- Early Education Apprenticeship Program Director
- Camp El Tesoro Camp Director
Finally, this role will successfully interact and steward relationships with the philanthropic community of Tarrant County, current and prospective and donors, members of the media and marketing and public relations experts.
Accountability:
This position is responsible for raising a minimum of $2M in funds annually and managing the organizational brand.
Key Areas of Responsibility:
Generate Financial Support
- Manage process of securing funds for programs and capital needs through proposals and/or requests to foundations, corporations and individuals
- Oversee the cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of new and existing donor relationships
- Oversee the process of writing proposals/requests, approvals, submissions, acknowledgements, and reports (primarily handled by the Grants Manager)
- Oversee the acknowledgement of gifts and stewardship best practices with the Development Team
- Manage a personal donor portfolio
Major Gifts/Donor Relations
- Collaborate with staff and board execute to continually improve the donor stewardship program.
- Manage Major Gifts, set meetings and follow ups, including CEO and/or program VPs
- Research major gift donor prospects.
- Grow relationships with major gift donors.
- Coordinate program site visits and stewardship meetings with major donors, planned giving prospects (current and future) and board members
- Grow Planned Giving program
Staff Supervision
- Participate in defining development and marketing staff duties and goals
- Define and measure results and provide feedback through the appraisal process on a regular basis
- Clarify expectations, methods, reporting process, and deadlines
- Meet regularly as a team to coordinate planning and implementation of goals
Board & Committee Development
- Become acquainted with board membership, coordinating all efforts with the CEO and leadership team
- Plan progression of volunteer leadership
- Assist in staffing the Board of Directors, attending meetings and providing input in the orientation of new board members re: funds development
- Contribute to the development and support of volunteers of the Council through work with the Vice-Chairman for Funds Development and the Funds Development Committee
Marketing
- Oversee the development and implementation of the organization's IMC strategies
- Organize and evaluate tactical effectiveness and ROI
- Evaluate effectiveness of organizational and program marketing tactics
- Guide advertising buys and sponsorships process
- Increase participation in fee-based programs and fundraising efforts of organization
Website
- Ensure brand image is consistent among all website pages.
- Act as liaison between Camp Fire staff and website design/maintenance provider
- Oversee council marketing strategies using electronic media and social networking tools
Public/Media Relations
- Plan and direct media relations programs designed to create and maintain a favorable public image for the organization.
- Develop and implement media plans, releases and PSAs.
- Guide and edit press releases & feature stories.
- Oversee crisis communication plan and implementation.
- Direct editorial direction of council communications (newsletters, emails, appeals, campaigns, ads, etc.)
- Serve as Council spokesperson when appropriate.
About Camp Fire:
Camp Fire First Texas is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that invests in North Texas communities by providing out-of-school time and outdoor learning programs for children and youth while also offering workforce development programs for early childhood educators. We envision a community in which every child has equitable access to the learning opportunities they need to succeed and thrive in a rapidly changing world.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Our Commitment
Camp Fire welcomes and embraces all youth of diverse cultures, beliefs, experiences, and identities. We are committed to creating a culturally-responsive, inclusive, and safe environment for all children, families and staff. Camp Fire First Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, age, religion, color, gender, gender expression and identification, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.
