Position:Chief Development Officer (CDO)

Reports to:President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Organization Summary:

United Way of New York City (UWNYC) works with a coalition of trusted partners to unite community power with citywide possibility. Together, we meet todays most urgent needs while building transformative solutions for tomorrow striving for health, opportunity, and prosperity for every New Yorker in every neighborhood. Part of the United Way Worldwide system, one of the worlds most recognized charitable brands, we believe that New Yorkers deserve to thrive where they live and envision a future where all New Yorkers have the resources they need to live long, healthy lives in flourishing and resilient neighborhoods. We strive to model our values in all our relationships, both internal and external: Collaboration, Compassion, Integrity, Accountability, and Superior Performance.

Position Overview:

Reporting to the President & Chief Executive Officer, the SVP & Chief Development Officer (CDO) will establish and lead an effective fundraising strategy. The CDO is a sounding board and strategic partner for the CEO and the Board of Directors. They are responsible for building a culture of philanthropy while creating, implementing, and monitoring a fundraising and marketing plan that involves corporate, foundation, individual and major donors, brand experiences, and digital presence. The position leads the fundraising team to increase brand awareness, visibility, and fundraising results. The CDO collaborates closely with the Executive Leadership and Community Impact teams as well as operational functions across the organization.

In leading the resource development team, the CDO will articulate and advance a comprehensive vision for the organizations fundraising efforts and work collaboratively to translate that vision into execution. The organization is currently supported by a funding mix of approximately 80 percent government revenue and 20 percent private philanthropy. Over the next three years, we aim to shift that balance to 60 percent government and 40 percent private philanthropic support. The CDO will be responsible for developing and driving the strategy to achieve this transitionsetting clear goals, aligning resources and systems to meet them, and skillfully representing the organization with current and prospective donors. The CDO will also ensure staff have the support they need to thrive and grow as professionals while contributing to this strategic development effort.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Team Leadership

• Hire, train, develop, and mentor development staff; lead a high capacity and effective team.
• Serve as an inspirational leader for staff; promote a culture of strong integrity, high performance, meaningful collaboration, and continuous improvement that values commitment to equity, learning, and quality.
• Provide fundraising guidance and leadership for larger, cross-departmental teams.
• Build a culture where the development team partners with the ing and programmatic teams to collaborate, and drive decisions informed by reliable market-tested data.

Development

Strategy & Planning

• Design and implement a quantifiable and measurable fundraising strategy to achieve UWNYC’s financial and brand goals, including increasing & diversifying funding, expanding digital fundraising efforts, and developing a vision for corporate engagement & individual giving.
• Set yearly fundraising metrics; develop an execution plan that incorporates key marketing strategies to ensure that the goals and metrics are aligned and achieved.
• Adjust fundraising plan as needed to respond to opportunities and changing funding and programmatic landscapes; ensure fundraising activities are mission-aligned and fill programmatic gaps.
• Work with the Executive Leadership and Marketing teams to develop and implement public relations strategies (to include both traditional and social media) and guide UWNYC leadership in cultivating and enhancing relationships with the media, donor organizations, key stakeholders, and the general public.
• Collaborate closely with the Community Impact team to understand programmatic funding needs and collectively fundraise to support those needs.
• In addition to the core responsibilities outlined above, executive roles are expected to provide strategic, citywide leadership; cultivate and sustain high-impact external partnerships; and represent UWNYC across boroughs and sectors.
• Executive leaders are responsible for ensuring organizational strategy, resources, and decision-making are…