POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direct supervision of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Chief Development Officer (CDO) is a member of the senior leadership team and serves as the executive leader for philanthropy, grants management, public relations, strategic partnerships, and institutional advancement. The CDO develops and executes a comprehensive strategy to diversify revenue, strengthen Charles Drew Health Center, Inc. (CDHC) visibility and reputation, and secure public and private resources that advance access to high-quality, culturally responsive health care. The CDO leads the full development and grants lifecycle; cultivates donors, foundations, corporations, government funders and community partners; provides oversight of HRSA/BPHC and other grant activity; and directs or coordinates public relations, media relations, community engagement, organizational storytelling, digital communications and brand stewardship. The CDO works closely with the CEO, Board of Directors, Foundation Board, Finance, Compliance, Operations, Clinical leadership and program teams to align funding, communications and external relations with CDHC strategic priorities and FQHC requirements.
Bachelor's degree required; master's degree in nonprofit management, public administration, business, healthcare administration, communications, public health or a related field preferred.
Active and valid driver’s license.
Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience in development, fundraising, grants management, institutional advancement, public relations, communications or related work, including leadership responsibility; FQHC or community health experience strongly preferred.
Demonstrated success securing and managing a diversified portfolio of public and private funding, including federal grants, foundation grants, corporate support, major gifts and sponsorships.
Demonstrated experience with the complete grants lifecycle, including prospecting, proposal development, budgeting, submission, award setup, monitoring, reporting, renewals, compliance documentation and closeout.
Experience with HRSA/BPHC Health Center Program funding, Section 330 grants and the Electronic Handbooks (EHB) strongly preferred.
Demonstrated public relations and communications experience, including media relations, message development, executive communications, digital content, community engagement and reputation management.
Excellent grant writing, persuasive writing, editing, presentation, relationship-management and facilitation skills; ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels and in sensitive situations.
Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage budgets, coordinate cross-functional work, meet complex deadlines and influence outcomes without direct authority.
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and development/grants technology; experience with a fundraising CRM such as Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce, Bloomerang or comparable systems preferred.
Hours of Work: Full-time exempt position; regular business hours with occasional early morning, evening or weekend work for grant deadlines, donor/community events, media activities and organizational needs.
Travel/Physical: Some local and regional travel is required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
