Chief Development Officer; Jsa

Since 1934, the Junior State of America (JSA) has helped more than 400,000 students acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to be active participants and effective leaders in a democratic society. With its student-led, student-run school-year model and rigorous summer school programs, JSA enables students to experience first-hand the drama and power of politics as well as the challenges and responsibilities of leadership.

JSA chapters serve as the center of political awareness at their schools and JSA conventions bring thousands of students together to share opinions and learn from each other. We are committed to developing a diverse cross-section of young leaders throughout the entire country. For more information, please visit our website:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). .

Position Summary:

The Chief Development Officer (CDO) is a member of the JSA’s senior management team and is responsible for leading the organizational effort to raise the philanthropic funds that enable the sustainable and strategic development of the organization. The CDO has experience developing and executing fundraising strategy with a clear track record of raising $1M+ annually and an appetite for outreach and business development.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a fearlessness about telling JSA’s story, relentlessness in pursuing ambitious goals to grow JSA’s revenue and impact, and commitment to partnering with the CEO, Board of Directors and staff to ensure those goals are met. The CDO will supervise the Development Manager and contractors and will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer. The Junior State of America brings together a remarkably diverse coalition of rising leaders, and together with the board, an alumni network of more than 400,000, and foundation and corporate stakeholders we look to grow our development income to $2 million and beyond, so that we can educate and prepare even more young people for life-long involvement and responsible leadership in a democratic society.

Key Responsibilities:

Department Management, Strategy Development, and Evaluation (40%):

● In close collaboration with CEO, executive management, and board chair, build a vision and corresponding development strategy to meet the needs and mission of the organization and drive development growth.

● Prioritize efforts amongst major donors, foundations, corporations, grants, and alumni, and other supporters.

● Recommend and manage short- and long-term fund development strategies and ensure goals are met.

● Lead efforts to identify and secure new and diversified support, including outreach and substantivepresentations to prospective funders about JSA's current programs and future projects.

● Establish performance measures, monitor results and support the evaluation of fundraising activities to meetagreed targets.

● In collaboration with CEO and CFO, ensure compliance with laws and regulations, maintain accountabilitystandards to funders, and ensure ethical compliance and high standards.

● Help develop a communications strategy to publicize JSA’s programs and mission and connect with current and potential stakeholders, including donors and alumni.

● Provide talent development within the department, supervising, training and motivating staff; resolving conflictswhere appropriate; and maintaining accountability standards.

● Help create a culture of philanthropy organization-wide.

Relationship Development, Donor Cultivation, and Solicitation (40%):

● In collaboration with CEO and board leadership, identify and approach key foundations and organizations to support the Foundation’s mission and specific initiatives.

● Build a case for support.

● Solicit funders and prospects through direct and personal interactions.

● Represent the organization and its mission to current and prospective funders, volunteers, and partners.

● Develop relationships with board members and support their philanthropic efforts, including training and coaching them in cultivation and solicitation of prospects and donors.

● Identify planned giving prospects and work with board leadership to cultivate and solicit these prospects.

● Oversee department outreach efforts to ensure all relevant…