Chief Development Officer

“Our goal is to create the Beloved Community, and this will require a qualitative change in our souls as well as a quantitative change in our lives.”

DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.

The Beloved Benefit began in 2019 in Atlanta, GA as a catalyst to raise awareness, funds and encourage action around key issues facing our city. It is a heart-and-soul stirring annual experience that brings people together – from every neighborhood and community – to strengthen our city.

The Beloved Benefit works alongside local partners, leaders, and residents to create more equitable communities while nurturing every resident’s responsibility to love and respect one another. The evening features top-notch talent (e.g. Maroon 5, Bruno Mars), stories and speakers that leave people motivated to help bring about the Beloved Community in their own community.

In 2022, The Beloved Benefit raised more than $6.3 million for nonprofit organizations across Atlanta.

Starting in January 2023, the Beloved Benefit will transform from an event into a foundation. We will continue to host the annual Beloved Benefit as our tent pole gathering and fundraiser, but we will also add new programs, strategic partnerships, and other impact-aligned efforts.

Our twin mission will be to build compassionate communities that combat America’s crisis of connection while supporting better economic futures for those less advantaged.

We seek a Chief Development Officer who will help us secure the resources needed to scale this work not just in Atlanta but in new cities around the United States.

Position Overview:

Reporting directly to the Executive Director, Beloved Benefit is seeking a Chief Development Officer to drive its fundraising efforts to support its overall investment plan, primarily focused on contributed philanthropic resources but also seeking grants from the public sector as appropriate.

The Chief Development Officer will be responsible for the development and maintenance of relationships with corporate philanthropy, independent foundations, independent donors, and other philanthropic entities.

Role Responsibilities:

• Design and implement the development strategy and approach for the new foundation and its fundraising arm, the Beloved Benefit
• Coordinate and support the roles of The Beloved Benefit’s Board members and the Executive Director’s role in fundraising Build relationships with volunteers, board members, corporate representatives, foundations, and current and prospective donors
• Design, implement, and manage all fundraising activities, including annual giving, capital campaigns, special events, and other community activities
• Develop and manage all strategies and activities for donor cultivation, solicitation, and recognition
• Engage and oversee potential outside fundraising consultants
• Develop a balanced funding mix of tailored contributors, enabling The Beloved Benefit to attract, retain, and motivate donors to meet and exceed fundraising goals
• Maintain contact with and develop grant proposals for foundations and corporations
• Maintain the program for donor stewardship that includes systems for reporting on program outcomes and measuring the impact of the donor’s gifts
• Ensure the donor database is maintained, all donations are tracked, and all donations are recognized. Execute prospect research and development on an ongoing basis
• Provide support to the Development Committee, other committees, and task forces as necessary Provides fundraising development and training for the Board of Directors

Experience and Skills:

• Proven success with philanthropic entities in obtaining significant gifts
• Strong, national philanthropic network of corporations, foundations, and individuals
• 10+ years of fundraising experience preferred
• Ability to think strategically but a willingness to “roll-up-sleeves” to get the job done
• Enjoys working within a small, dynamic team that boosts and supports each other
• Entrepreneurial mindset that is confident in self-starting and likes to spot creative solutions
• A spirit and passion for fulfilling the mission of The Beloved Benefit
• Possess insight to identify, target, and build new development opportunities to maximize fundraising potential
• Intellectually curious and highly driven to activate innovative approaches to fundraising
• Ability to work under the pressure of multiple deadlines
• Domestic travel is required
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, partners, and donors and with complex structures, multiple partnerships, and public and private entities