Chief Philanthropy Officer (CPO)

The Company is seeking a Chief Philanthropy Officer (CPO) to lead its philanthropic growth and community engagement. The CPO will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive, data-informed fundraising strategy to expand and diversify the organization's donor base. This includes leading major gifts, annual giving, planned giving, and corporate and foundation relations programs. The successful candidate will be a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, serving as a strategic advisor, and will be expected to maintain an active portfolio of major and principal gift prospects. The role also involves overseeing a team of eight professionals, ensuring an exceptional donor experience, and maintaining a robust prospect pipeline. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative, relationship-driven executive with a proven track record in philanthropy, and will be committed to the mission of the organization. The CPO will be a collaborative, relationship-driven executive with a proven track record in philanthropy, and will be committed to the mission of the organization. They will be responsible for shaping the organizational narrative, overseeing communications and marketing strategies, and ensuring that the organization's values of collaboration, drive, and empathy are reflected in all philanthropic and community engagement activities. The role requires a leader with strong business acumen, financial expertise, and the ability to use data and performance metrics to inform decisions. Experience in a complex, mission-driven organization, such as human services, behavioral health, or healthcare, is preferred. The CPO will also be involved in budgeting, and analytics, and will be expected to promote a culture of quality, accountability, and operational excellence.