CHIEF PHILANTHROPY OFFICER

Community Builders of Kansas City (CBKC) is Kansas City’s largest
urban core developer.  Our vision is simple: we strengthen
families and transform communities. A 501(c)(3) and not-for-profit
community development corporation, we work within the neighborhoods
we serve, to build meaningful relationships, and act as community
convener, facilitator, and resource for services. Since 1991, CBKC
has invested more than $300 million in urban redevelopment, and we
are actively striving to make an even greater impact by serving
more communities. We consistently earn the recognition and respect
of our national community development peers and produce
award-winning projects that change a community’s landscape by
igniting and fueling equity, access, opportunity and advocacy.
  POSITION SUMMARY

The Chief Philanthropy Officer is a professional who is
energetic, up-beat, and possesses a “can-do” attitude and is eager
to join our entrepreneurial community development team. The Chief
Philanthropy Officer will work under the supervision of the
President/CEO, to develop and implement a strategic fundraising
plan crafted to expand CBKC’s philanthropic, corporate and
government funding sources, nationally. CBKC is looking to expand
its network of funders outside of its homebase of Kansas City.

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES 

Fundraising

• Collaborate with the President/CEO to define, establish and
  implement a sustainable fundraising strategy designed to capture a
  diverse collection of revenue sources, including grants, contracts,
  sponsorships, earned revenue, etc.
• Identify potential national, regional, and local prospects for
  new funding
• Collaborate with the President/CEO to develop and manage key
  funding relationships.
• Identify and prospect contracting opportunities with the City
  of Kansas City, Missouri, the States of Kansas and Missouri, and
  federal agencies.
• Develop other resources necessary to support CBKC’s mission and
  strategic pillars.

Grant Writing and Reporting

• Build professional relationships with internal and external
  stakeholders and successfully communicate verbally and in
  writing
• Collaborate with the CBKC staff to envision, draft, and submit
  grant and contract proposals
• Track, draft, and submit grant and contract reports
• From idea to implementation, creatively cultivate corporate
  visions and inventively translate those visions into materials and
  presentations for donors and funders
• Liaise with other staff to report CBKC’s accomplishments and
  activities

Development

• Construct, articulate, and implement CBKC’s annual strategic
  plan
• Monitor and report regularly on successes, challenges, and
  improvement strategies
• Perform other duties as assigned

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/ KEY COMPETENCIES

• Business operations skills and financial acumen needed to
  define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid
  conclusions
• Proven experience cultivating existing and new donor
  relationships, on a national platform
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and oral
• Ability to work independently and in a highly collaborative,
  team environment
• Ability to take initiative, problem-solve, and think
  strategically
• Ability to set, manage, and meet multiple deadlines
  simultaneously, and pivot, to respond to changing demands
• Comfortable interfacing with and presenting to potential and
  existing funders, executives, government agencies, and political
  officials, including in a public forum
• Demonstrate willingness to deal with difficult subjects for the
  benefit of CBKC
• Ability to travel throughout the region and the
  country 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree required plus advanced degree and 6-8 years
  relevant experience; Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) or
  Association of Fund Raising Professional (AFP) designation a
  plus

EXPERIENCE

• Demonstrated experience in working with diverse groups of
  stakeholders, presenting information, and facilitating contentious
  discussions
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task, managing time and
  workload
• Demonstrated knowledge of philanthropy, fundraising and grant
  writing

  Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $110,000 – $130,000,
commensurate with experience, education, and track record of
accomplishments. CBKC offers a competitive benefits package that
includes insurance premium payments, employer retirement
contributions, paid vacation and sick leave, teleworking, and an
optional deferred salary retirement plan. This position is exempt
from overtime wages. This job description is a summary of an
employment-at-will relationship.  Only some responsibilities
are outlined.  Because of the fluid nature of CBKC’s
development work and this position, changes should be anticipated,
and other duties will be assigned as necessary.

To Apply

Please email a resume (with ” Director of Development “in the
subject line) along with a cover letter of interest and salary
requirements to Delreese Mays at [email protected]. No phone calls,
please. The position is open until filled. References may be
required. CBKC is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage
people of color, women, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities to
apply.