Chief Development Officer
- Employer
- The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp
- Location
- Connecticut, United States
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Closing date
- Nov 24, 2020
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- Position Type
- Executive, Fundraising, Corporate and Foundation Relations, Donor Relations, Fundraising Administration, Major Gifts, Other Fundraising
- Fields
- Health, Social Services, Youth
- Employment Type
- Full Time
The Aspen Leadership Group is proud to partner with The Hole in
the Wall Gang Camp in the search for a Chief Development
Officer.
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Development
Officer will provide operational oversight of a dynamic development
department utilizing innovative approaches to optimize all revenue
sources as well as a strategic vision for the camp’s fundraising
future. The Chief Development Officer will establish, manage, and
enhance relationships with individual donors, corporate partners,
foundation leaders, and third-party groups. The Chief Development
Officer will oversee a team of fourteen professionals including
five direct reports.
The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp was founded in 1988 by Paul Newman
with one simple premise in mind: to provide opportunities for
children with serious illnesses to experience the transformational
spirit and friendships that go hand-in-hand with camp. The Hole in
the Wall Gang Camp is dedicated to providing “a different kind of
healing” to seriously ill children and their families throughout
the Northeast, free of charge. It’s a community that celebrates the
fun, friendship, and spirit of childhood, where every kid can
“raise a little hell.” Camp's goal is to ensure that children with
serious medical conditions such as cancer, sickle cell
disease, and other rare diseases have the chance to experience
the world of possibilities that camp has to offer. Through the
generosity of others, The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp community
provides this unique healing experience to kids in need and their
families, including those who may not be able to come to
camp.
What started as a summer camp that served 288 campers during its
first year in 1988, now provides hope and healing to more than
20,000 seriously ill children and family members annually through a
variety of year-round programs – always free of charge.The Hole in
the Wall Gang Camp was founded by Paul Newman on the principles of
inclusivity and acceptance, with programming that was free of
charge for all participants and designed so that every child could
participate, no matter their medical or physical differences. Over
the years, this levelling of the playing field has also required a
broader, bolder, and more intentional commitment to diversity,
equity, and inclusion. With half of the Camp’s service population
being people of color , there is a significant sense of urgency to
increase representation organization-wide as well as to advance
anti-racism and racial equity initiatives that will serve to
strengthen the Camp’s enduring commitment. The Hole in the Wall
Gang Camp is currently engaged in a multi-year, multi-pronged
action plan to ensure that its Founder’s original intent remains a
dynamic and aspirational commitment embraced and advanced at all
levels of organizational life.
The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp provides flexible scheduling and
telecommuting opportunities to its staff although the Chief
Development Officer will be expected to be on-site for a minimum of
two days each week for in-person supervision and collegial
collaboration. During COVID-19, development staff are working
remotely.
A proven track record of effective leadership and successful
fundraising at a comparably sized organization is required for this
position as is a bachelor's degree and at least ten years of
experience in nonprofit development and fundraising, including
capital campaign and supervisory experience. All applications must
be accompanied by a cover letter and résumé. Cover letters should
be responsive to the mission of The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp.
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