What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Development Officer position at A Blossoming Potential?
Company Description
At A Blossoming Potential, we nurture the growth of youth ages 0-24 by providing comprehensive support that removes barriers to success. We cultivate leadership, character, and civic responsibility through mentorship, entrepreneurship training, skill development, and community engagement. From basic needs like housing, food, and clothing to educational scholarships and business development, we meet young people where they are and help them bloom into their fullest potential. By investing holistically in youth today, we plant the seeds for thriving communities tomorrow—because no young person should be limited in their success due to lack of resources, support, or opportunity.
Role Description
The Chief Development Officer will lead and oversee all aspects of the organization's development and fundraising efforts. Responsibilities include developing and executing strategic fundraising plans, managing donor relationships, spearheading planned and annual giving programs, and aligning financial goals with organizational objectives. The role also involves budget planning, cultivating partnerships, and driving philanthropic initiatives to support the organization's mission.
Qualifications
- Expertise in Planned Giving and Annual Giving
- Proficiency in Philanthropy and Strategic Planning
- Strong experience in Budgeting and financial planning
- Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills
- Proven ability to build and maintain strong donor and stakeholder relationships
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience in nonprofit development, fundraising, or related fields preferred