Church World Service · 16 hours ago
Deputy Chief, Advancement - New York, NY
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
10+ years expChurch World Service (CWS) is seeking a visionary, mission-driven leader and fundraising expert to serve as Deputy Chief, Advancement. This role is responsible for strategic leadership and oversight of CWS’ fundraising, communications, and marketing efforts to advance the organization's mission and sustainability.
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Responsibilities
Strategic leadership and oversight for an integrated Advancement team comprised of fundraising, marketing, and communications to drive revenue growth, mission visibility and donor engagement
Lead cross-functional collaboration to deliver cohesive campaigns, uphold CWS’ vision, mission, and values, and promote a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability across the team and organization
In partnership with communications, marketing, and fundraising leadership, develop and drive implementation of organizational Advancement Strategy, comprised of:
Revenue Generation Strategy and Plan
Communications and Marketing Strategy and Plan
Ensure that CWS’ Advancement Strategy effectively engages and grows both of CWS’ key constituencies – church/faith-based, and humanitarian/development-focused
Directly engage existing and new donors and funding partners to expand CWS’ reach and impact. Actively seek new potential donors (individual, CSR, and philanthropic/institutional). Develop and monitor the external presentation of CWS’ mission and impact
Create and lead the Advancement and Communications Hub as a vehicle for inter-departmental collaboration, alignment, and oversight of CWS’ fundraising, communications, and marketing efforts
In consultation with the Senior Directors of Fundraising, and Senior Director of Program Development and Impact, identify and implement effective fundraising work plans, staffing structures, and resource allocations
In consultation with the Director of Communications and Marketing and Senior Director of External Affairs, identify and implement effective communications and marketing work plans, staffing structures, and resource allocations
Report to the Chief Strategy Officer, with a dotted reporting line to the Chief Operations Officer
Travel regularly - up to 50% of the time
Participates in Senior Leadership Team (SLT)
Undertake other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required
10-15+ years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, including a minimum of 8-10 years management or senior leadership experience
Substantive experience with strategic planning and execution, including experience directing a unified organizational advancement strategy encompassing fundraising, marketing, and communications
Proven success building sustainable funding portfolios for mission-oriented organizations, preferably related to human rights, international development, refugee assistance/protection, or other social justice causes
Ability and comfort to work across faith-based, humanitarian, and advocacy spaces
Strong understanding of the connections between fundraising, programs, and advocacy
Demonstrated ability to manage a multi-disciplinary team, balancing strategy and execution
Experience with matrix management, and ability to lead and influence across different positions and levels of an organization
Strong project management skills and the ability to juggle multiple competing priorities
Excellent writing, editing, and interpersonal communication skills
Preferred
advanced degree
New York, NY or Washington, DC are preferred locations; remote considered
Benefits
403 (b) Retirement Plan
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Generous Paid Time Off (18 Paid Days Off; 24 Days after 2 Years)
14 Official Holidays
12 Sick Days Off (Accrued monthly)
Life Insurance and AD&D
Long Term and Short-Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
Company
Church World Service
Church World Service is a group of churches of various denominations that have come together to help the poor and needy.
501-1000 employees
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