Chief Development Officer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Develop a comprehensive multi-year fundraising strategy that incorporates a diverse revenue mix of philanthropic contributions and impact investments.

• Establish and maintain a pipeline of new donors and partners; define and work towards both short- and long-term objectives and key results (OKRs) for each fundraising avenue.

• Lead, expand, mentor, and nurture a team responsible for building, soliciting, and maintaining relationships with significant individual donors, institutional funders, and impact investors.

• Collaborate with the Impact Team; gain an in-depth understanding of program strategies to define achievable outcomes and metrics for grants and partnerships.

• Work in partnership with the Creative team to create a unified experience for donor engagement and loyalty.

• Ensure efficient back-office operations, including high utilization of Salesforce, tracking donor data, and reporting.

• Provide guidance and support to the CEO and other key personnel with portfolios primarily consisting of individual donors capable of making 7-figure contributions.

• Act as a trusted advisor to the Executive team and the Board of Directors.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 15 years of experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership position.

• Demonstrated leadership skills with experience in blended revenue models.

• Experience in fundraising for international nonprofits engaged in systems-driven work is advantageous.

• A personal connection or professional experience with Latin American countries where New Story operates is a benefit.

• A visionary thinker who can also implement strategies effectively.

• Strong financial acumen and a thorough understanding of strategies encompassing philanthropic and impact investments.

• An effective communicator and a thoughtful relationship builder.

• A highly organized, action-oriented, and systematic individual.

• Experience with Salesforce is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health & Wellness. We are committed to fostering thriving communities, starting with our team's happiness and health. We provide generous medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as company-paid Short-term Disability and Life Insurance.

• Unlimited Vacation after the 1st Year. We believe in providing a flexible schedule that accommodates family, wellness, and leisure. For the first year, you will receive 12 days of PTO, 11 paid holidays, and your birthday off. Following year one, you can take advantage of an unlimited vacation policy.

• 5-Week Sabbatical after 5th Year. To honor your hard work and commitment, we offer a fully paid 5-week sabbatical to relax, recharge, and reflect.

• Paid Parental Leave. Primary caregivers receive 12 weeks of paid time off, while secondary caregivers are granted 6 weeks of paid leave.

• Adoption Reimbursement. For those families choosing to adopt, New Story will reimburse eligible team members for up to $10,000 in adoption-related expenses.

• 401k Investment Plan. New Story provides a 401k investment plan to help you save for the future.

• Trip to the Field. It’s a rewarding experience to meet the families we assist and see the homes firsthand. *Role prioritization may vary.*

• Team Summits. At least once a year, we hold a full company summit for fun, reflection, and planning for the upcoming quarter. Past locations have included Mexico City, Tahoe, CA, and Whidbey Island, WA.

• Commuter Benefits. We appreciate the time and effort each team member invests in commuting to work. Our commuter benefits policy helps offset additional time and expenses associated with travel.

• Continuing Education. We are committed to continuous learning and skill enhancement. Whether it’s attending a conference or taking an online course, we invest in each team member to help them excel in their craft.