Chief Development Officer

We are a beacon of hope, healing, and innovation dedicated to the mental and genetic health of children and adolescents. Our mission is to heal, help, and inspire hope by offering specialized psychiatric care alongside a nationally recognized genetics program. With a steadfast commitment to creating a healthy and hopeful Montana, we stand as a leader in providing comprehensive care for all ages. Our unique approach integrates cutting-edge research with compassionate care, making us a pioneer in the field.

• Be part of a transformative mission that directly impacts the lives of young individuals and their families.

• Lead a dynamic team in spearheading diverse philanthropic campaigns, including major gifts and planned giving, to support vital programs and services.

• Cultivate and nurture long-lasting relationships with donors, organizations, and communities throughout Montana and beyond.

• Collaborate with a passionate and dedicated leadership team and Board of Directors to identify and achieve strategic funding

priorities.

• Engage in continuous professional development and networking opportunities to advance both personal and organizational goals.

• Work within an organization that values non-violence, social learning, social responsibility, growth and change, open communication, and democracy.

• Benefit from a collaborative and innovative working environment where your efforts will have a significant institutional impact.

The Chief Development Officer will secure philanthropic support for the programs, services, and capital needs through the leadership, strategic direction, and management of all aspects of our philanthropy program, including campaigns, major and planned gifts, annual fund, events, direct mail, and Children’s Miracle Network activities including cultivating, building, and sustaining partnerships with individual donors and organizations throughout Montana and beyond to foster principal gift support for a wide range of funding priorities.

The Chief Development Officer will:

Supervise all aspects of the philanthropy program including campaigns, major and planned gifts, annual fund, events, direct mail, and Children’s Miracle Network activities

Cultivate, build, and sustain partnerships with individual donors and organizations throughout Montana and beyond, to foster principal gift support for a wide range of funding priorities

Maintain an active portfolio of 75-125 major and planned gift prospects

Work with leadership to identify strategic funding priorities while defining and updating the case for support

Oversee an effective grants program including regular applications to foundations and corporations

Liaison with the Board of Directors to advance philanthropic outcomes

Build and maintain strong relationships with leadership and staff to elevate the culture of philanthropy across the organization

Ensure maintenance of the donor database including documentation of all donor interactions

Collaborate with marketing specialists to execute social and traditional media programming

Establish a plan for intentionally networking throughout the state of Montana on funding initiatives

Participate in professional groups and educational sessions that benefit the organization

Keep abreast of current tax laws as they relate to gift planning trends; and
ensure that all fundraising activities follow federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations


PREFERRED COMPETENCIES AND QUALIFICATIONS

We seek a Chief Development Officer with:

A commitment to our mission—to heal, help, and inspire hope by creating a healthy and hopeful Montana through specialized psychiatric care for children and adolescents along with a nationally recognized genetics program providing care for all ages

Experience overseeing a philanthropic operation including the successful management of staff, particularly within a healthcare environment

A deep understanding of and experience with all aspects of the development cycle

Experience personally soliciting major gifts with significant institutional impact

An ability to establish strong interpersonal relationships with donors, Board members, development staff, executives, and medical staff

Experience building, managing, and furthering board efforts to ensure the future health and strength of an organization

Exceptional written and oral communication skills and an ability to interact in a tactful and persuasive manner;
familiarity with the various forms of planned gifts and their tax implications

An ability to analyze data and other documentation accurately and draw appropriate conclusions

Outstanding social skills, instincts, and judgement and an ability to thrive in a collaborative working environment

A commitment to non-violence, social learning, social responsibility, growth and change, open communication, and democracy

An ability to utilize cultural tools to problem solve and promote our mission, vision, and values; and
working knowledge of Raiser’s Edge or similar databases.

We will consider candidates with a broad range of backgrounds

A bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least five years of experience leading a thriving philanthropy operation, including conducting successful major and planned giving solicitations, is preferred.