Chief Development Officer Catholic Social Services, Anchorage

POSITION SUMMARY

The Chief Development Officer (CDO) leads the agency’s fundraising strategy, directing annual campaigns, major gifts, capital campaigns, and donor engagement efforts that strengthen philanthropic support. This role builds and stewards deep relationships with individual donors, managing a robust portfolio, cultivating new prospects, and implementing strategies that increase individual giving and donor retention. The CDO plans and executes all major external events, including the annual charity ball and other fundraising events, and oversees volunteer engagement to enhance community involvement in development activities.

The CDO directs fundraising-related marketing, ensuring that messaging and storytelling effectively communicate impact and inspire greater philanthropic investment. Using donor‑management technology and data systems, the Chief of Development tracks donor engagement, monitors progress toward fundraising goals, and produces data‑driven reports for senior leadership and the board.

CSS is a Catholic human and social services agency and behavioral health care provider that welcomes people of all faiths through its programs and employment. We provide help for our Alaskan neighbors through a variety of supportive service programs, including emergency shelter, food stability, housing, case management, and refugee assistance. CSS empowers individuals and families on their path to permanent stability, creating thriving communities for all.

Located in Anchorage, Alaska, CSS is a nationally accredited organization through the Council on Accreditation (COA), which recognizes that CSS provides high quality services that meet best practice standards in the social service field.

To promote the physical, spiritual and mental welfare of persons in need in the community.

• Offering charitable assistance to those in need, especially persons who are poor
• Developing and conducting programs to strengthen and support families and the dignity of the human spirit
• Administering the Corporal Works of Mercy and Gospel of Jesus Christ as defined by the magisterium of the Roman Catholic Church and envisioned by the traditional concepts of Catholic Social Teaching and Action through the laity
• And advocating for social justice for the common good of all

Catholic Social Teaching & Mission Alignment:
Demonstrates respect for the dignity of every person and supports the agency’s Catholic mission and identity. Upholds key principles of Catholic Social Teaching in daily work and decision‑making. Treats all people with compassion, respect, and fairness.

Leadership:
Inspire and guide individuals and teams towards common objectives through effective communication, empowerment, and strategic decision making. Foster a culture of collaboration and accountability.

Accountability:
Takes ownership for delivering on commitments; owns mistakes and uses them as opportunities for learning and development; openly discusses his/her actions and their consequences both good and bad; has an ability to identify strengths and developmental opportunities and leverages insight to adjust to improve their effectiveness; courage to have difficult conversations.

Adapting to Change:
Accepts and adapts to change in a professionally appropriate and thoughtful manner. Is willing to offer a different perspective or approach and yet knows when and how to stand down graciously and accept a well‑thought‑out decision. Embraces change.

Confidentiality:
Maintains the highest level of confidentiality regarding CSS’s records and information. Appropriately uses internal confidential information for business purposes only.

Communicating Effectively:
Shares information. Listens and involves others. Clearly conveys ideas in a manner that engages others and helps them understand and retain the message.

Decision Making/Judgment:
Approaches problems and decisions methodically and objectively; involves others as needed; uses sound judgment in making decisions and understanding the impact to themselves, customers, their team, and the organization; conducts the appropriate analysis to identify the symptoms and root cause…