Overview
Chief Financial Officer/CFO Jobs in St. Louis, Missouri, USA at Riverview Gardens School District
Position: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Location: St. Louis
Covenant House Missouri (CHMO) welcomes youth who are runaway, trafficked, at-risk, or experiencing homelessness with unconditional love, absoluterespectand a place to call home. Beyond shelter and basic needs, we deliver transformative solutions to help young people ages 16 to 24 build productive, independent and sustainable lives.
The Chief Development Officer (CDO) plays a critical role in driving the organization’s growth and is responsible for leading growth strategies, fundraising, partnerships, and overall business development. The ideal leader in this role is a skilled and experienced fundraiser, strategic, and amission-drivenleader who ensures sustainable growth, deepens donor engagement, and maximizes the impact of an organization. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the CDO is expected to align fundraising and development efforts with the organization’s mission, vision, and long-term goals.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Chief Development Officer (CDO) is a full-time position. The CDO is responsible for all aspects of successful fundraising and development,inclusiveof strategy and planning, crafting the case for support, annual events and campaigns, individual giving, corporate and foundation grants, online and digital fundraisers, legacy gifts, donor research and prospecting, engagement and stewardship, marketing and communications, technology and data management, and compliance and ethics.
In partnership with the Chief Executive Officer, this position is responsible for leading growth strategies, fundraising, partnerships, and overall business development. The CDO serves as a member of theExecutiveLeadershipTeam.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
FundraisingLeadershipand Revenue Generation
Create Organizational Fundraising Strategy:
Develop a detailed plan that outlines fundraising methods (events, capital campaigns, online campaigns, community appeals, major gift solicitation, stewardship, etc.), timelines, budget,resource allocation, and methods. This plan will guide the team’s actions and help in managing resources efficiently.
Set Clear Goals:
Define specific, measurable financial targets including the amount to be raised,purpose, timeline, and methods in alignment with the organization’s mission and needs.
Building Relationships:
Establish and cultivate long-term relationships with donors, foundations, and corporate sponsors through stewardship,appreciation, and regularcommunication.
Engage Stakeholders:
Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders, government agencies, investors, the board, staff, the media, sponsors, and community partners.
Ambassador:
Represent the organization at industry conferences, networking events, and public forums.
Identify Target Donors:
Understand and segment potential donors, including individuals, corporations, foundations, and others.
Donor Stewardship:
Develop and implement creative and customized stewardship plans for support investments.
Grant Management:
Oversee research of grant opportunities, the writing of grant proposals, and reports to funders.
Evaluating Success:
Track and report fundraising income and expenses.
Event Planning and Campaigns:
Organize and oversee fundraising events, ensuring logistics, marketing, and volunteer involvement are solidified.
Marketing and Outreach:
Develop and share compelling messaging, storytelling, and promotional materials.
Organizational Leadership
Strategic Leadershi…
Title: Chief Financial Officer/CFO
Company: Riverview Gardens School District
Location: St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Category: Management, Non-Profit & Social Impact
