Job Description

Chief Development Officer

Reports to President/CEO

Riverdale, New York

About the Organization

RiverSpring Living is a vibrant community serving older adults of all faiths through compassionate care and engagement. Guided by its non-profit mission, RiverSpring Living advocates and celebrates a vision of empowered aging. Founded in 1917 as the Hebrew Home, it has evolved over the years, acquiring a 19-acre site in Riverdale in 1951 and expanding to a 32-acre campus in 2012. The organization rebranded to RiverSpring Living to reflect its growth and expansion.

With over a century of dedication, RiverSpring Living combines high-touch, personalized care with cutting-edge innovations to meet the evolving needs of older adults. The team offers a comprehensive range of services, from independent and assisted living to nursing care and rehabilitation, backed by the highest ratings and expert caregivers. The facilities, particularly the Hebrew Home at Riverdale, have received numerous awards for innovation in technology, quality of care, and design.

Position Summary

The Chief Development Officer (CDO) is a key member of the executive leadership team. The CDO is responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive fundraising and philanthropic strategy to support RiverSpring Living, its mission and long-term goals. This position is responsible for developing and executing comprehensive strategies to grow philanthropic support through major gifts, capital and annual campaigns, planned giving, foundation/corporate giving and government support. The CDO serves as a strategic advisor to the President/CEO and Board of Directors on all matters related to fundraising and external engagement. The CDO will cultivate and steward meaningful relationships with donors who are passionate about quality care and dignity for older adults.

This is a unique opportunity to lead fundraising efforts that directly impacts the health, wellness and dignity of seniors and their families.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Fundraising Leadership

• Develop and lead a comprehensive development strategy aligned with organizational priorities and growth plans.
• Design and implement programs for major gifts, annual and capital campaigns, and planned giving; support and enhance current foundation/corporate giving program; enhance/support events.
• Cultivate, solicit, and steward major donors, endowment, and planned giving prospects.
• Collaborate with the Development team in the continued execution of foundation/corporate giving and events.
• Partner with the President/CEO and Board to strengthen donor relationships and expand a culture of philanthropy throughout the organization.
• Strengthen and enhance development processes and procedures to support strategic vision for new growth.
• Provide strategic leadership for donor communications and stewardship efforts to ensure impactful engagement.
• Ensure compliance with fundraising regulations and ethical standards.
• Represent the organization at community and donor events to enhance visibility and engagement.

Donor Engagement and Portfolio Management

• Design and lead an integrated Development Roadmap with a 3-year growth strategy that aligns with organizational priorities.
• Develop multi-year fundraising plans and performance metrics to achieve revenue goals, including estate and deferred giving.
• Develop tailored proposals and stewardship plans that reflect donors’ values and interests in aging and healthcare.
• Develop a strong planned giving program, with a focus on bequests, charitable gift annuities, and beneficiary designations.
• Create and manage a legacy society to honor and engage planned giving donors.

Leadership and Board Engagement

• Work closely with the President/CEO and Board members to involve them in donor strategy and solicitations, serving as Ambassadors and Fundraisers.
• Expand/Guide the Development Committee of the Board with realistic expectations and participation; provide coaching/support for Trustees donor outreach.
• Prepare regular reports and updates for the Board’s Development Committee.
• Help build a culture of philanthropy across the organization, especially among leadership and frontline staff.

Team and Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Supervise and mentor Development Staff fostering a results-oriented, collaborative team culture.
• Partner with colleagues in communications, events, and community engagement to integrate messaging and donor recognition.
• Collaborate with clinicians and program staff to translate the organization’s impact into compelling philanthropic opportunities with Clients, their families and current, former family members of long-term Residents

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree or CFRE certification preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive leadership experience in fundraising, preferably within healthcare, senior services, or nonprofit sectors with an emphasis on Major Gifts,

Annual and Capital Campaigns and Planned Giving.

• Demonstrated ability to close Major Gifts and secure complex Planned Gifts. Proven track record of managing successful fundraising campaigns.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills, exceptionally high reasoning skills along with keen emotional intelligence.
• Resourceful, dynamic and compassionate strategic thinker with the ability to work collaboratively across departments and with executive leadership.
• Familiarity and understanding of Jewish Philanthropy community including relationship-building grounded in shared values and a genuine commitment to the mission. This is valuable in building trust and achieving long term success along with improving the lives of older adults and their families.

Compensation and Benefits

• This position has a salary range of $275,000-$300,000
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K retirement plan with employer match

River Spring Living has retained the services of BSBSearch. Please email a cover letter and resume in confidence to:

Barbara Brown

Managing Director

BSBSearch

bbrown@bsbsearch.com

RiverSpring Living values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of underrepresented ethnic groups, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. River Spring Living is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment, hiring, promotions and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment shall be maintained in a manner which does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or military status, or in violation of any applicable Federal, state or local laws.

RiverSpring Living will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. The information in this job

description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job, nor is it to be interpreted as a contract for employment.

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