Chief Development Officer at Big Brothers Big Sisters of New Mexico

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Fundraising, Donor Relations, Nonprofit Development, Team Management, Communication, CRM Proficiency, Budget Management, Public Speaking, Donor Stewardship, Marketing Strategies, Recruitment, Data Analysis, Coaching, Strategic Planning, Community Engagement, Event Management

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Description About Us Big Brothers Big Sisters of New Mexico is a mission-driven nonprofit dedicated to empowering youth through mentorship. We believe every child deserves a champion. Our programs connect caring adult and teen mentors with young people to ignite their potential, creating meaningful relationships in schools and community spaces across the state. Position Summary The Chief Development Officer (CDO) serves as the agency’s principal fundraiser and strategic leader of the Development Department. The CDO oversees fundraising, marketing, mentor/mentee recruitment, and community engagement. This role manages a team including staff for recruitment, fundraising events, marketing, and grants. As a key advisor to the CEO, the CDO collaborates with staff, supports the Board of Directors, and builds lasting relationships to expand the agency’s reach and impact. Travel throughout the state required. Requirements Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership Set and execute annual fundraising and recruitment strategies aligned with agency goals Collaborate with the Executive Team on talent, risk, efficiency, customer service, and strategic partnerships Ensure gold-standard mentoring practices and maximize innovation, relevance, and ROI Deliverables: Strategic plans, reporting, board engagement, high-impact results Department Management Lead the Development Department to achieve optimal performance Oversee data analysis, compliance, and performance tracking using scorecards, KPIs, and CRM tools Provide coaching and training to ensure individual and team goals are met Deliverables: Quarterly KPIs, timely coaching, team development Fundraising & Donor Stewardship Develop and implement multi-year and annual fundraising plans with baseline and stretch goals Cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of major donors and prospects Make 10–15 meaningful donor visits per month and convert event donors into long-term investors Lead donor appreciation and stewardship strategies Deliverables: Campaigns, donor relationships, revenue goals met or exceeded Mentor & Youth Recruitment Create and execute recruitment plans for mentors and mentees across all programs Manage partnerships that serve as recruitment pipelines Deliverables: Monthly enrollment goals, match KPIs, recruitment campaigns Marketing & Communications Develop and execute annual and quarterly marketing plans aligned with BBBSA branding Oversee all media channels including social media, newsletters, earned media, and email campaigns Support visibility of programs and impact through strategic communications Deliverables: Marketing analytics, brand awareness, community engagement Collaboration & Community Engagement Serve on internal and external committees to foster innovation and mission alignment Engage with BBBS sister agencies and youth-serving organizations Build local support through networking, events, and strategic partnerships Deliverables: Committee participation, peer collaboration, community impact Additional Duties · Support Board members in fundraising initiatives and donor cultivation · Prepare reports for board and senior staff meetings · Maintain confidentiality of donor-related information · Work with the CEO and Business Manager to manage the Development Budget · Lead Senior Directors in creating annual individual giving plans · Discover new revenue streams and adapt to changing philanthropic landscapes Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Education · Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, business, communications, marketing, public administration, or related field Experience · 5+ years of progressive experience in fundraising, donor relations, or nonprofit development · Proven track record of meeting revenue goals and managing donor portfolios · Experience supervising staff and managing cross-functional teams Skills · Strong written and verbal communication skills · Proficiency in CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce) · Ability to manage budgets and analyze fundraising metrics · Comfortable with public speaking and donor engagement Knowledge · Understanding of donor stewardship, major gifts, and event-based fundraising · Familiarity with marketing and recruitment strategies Preferred Qualifications Education · Master’s degree in nonprofit leadership, business administration, or related field Experience · 7–10 years in senior development roles with demonstrated success in strategic planning and high-level donor cultivation · Experience working with boards, executive leadership, and community stakeholders · Background in youth services, mentoring, or mission-driven organizations Skills · Advanced knowledge of fundraising software and digital marketing tools · Experience with grant writing and foundation relations · Ability to lead cross-departmental initiatives and drive innovation · Bilingual (Spanish/English preferred) Certifications · CFRE (Certified Fund-Raising Executive) or similar credential highly regarded

Responsibilities

The Chief Development Officer is responsible for leading the Development Department, overseeing fundraising, marketing, mentor/mentee recruitment, and community engagement. This role includes managing a team and collaborating with the CEO and Board of Directors to expand the agency's reach and impact.