Chief Philanthropy Officer

The Chief Philanthropy Officer (CPO) is responsible for the comprehensive planning, implementation, management and oversight of all fundraising, communications, and community relations activities. The CPO will lead a collaborative effort charged with the management of day-to-day fundraising and communications and providing a dynamic integrated program. 

Headquartered in Houston, Texas, in 1992, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization called Arrow Child & Family Ministries (Arrow) was founded by a former foster child. Over its 30-year history, Arrow has grown to serve thousands of children and families annually throughout Texas and Maryland. Arrow is a recognized leader in providing innovative and evidence-based child welfare solutions that empower children to heal from neglect, abuse, abandonment, and trauma. Arrow is primarily funded by government contracts but raises private sector funds for start-up of new programs, and research and development. In FY22, Arrow served 2,572 children and 1,150 families. 81% of the children served are in Texas, and 19% are in Maryland.

• Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance options, including HSA match for qualifying contributions.
• Parental Paid Leave
• Retirement savings plan with company match.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Tuition reimbursement available.
• Company sponsored learning and development

Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

• Plan, implement, and manage the development/communications program designed to meet the goals and objectives as defined by the strategic plan.
• Able to communicate with and steward high-level volunteers.
• Plan, executes, and facilitates fundraising and communications strategies.
• Identify, cultivate, and solicit potential significant donors to help meet funding goals for Arrow.
• Create the annual department budget and long-term strategic development and communications plans.
• Establish and implement an annual calendar of fundraising and communications activities.
• Direct the writing of funding proposals, direct mail letters, special event materials and other fundraising support documentation.
• Manage the stewardship, gift accounting and reporting functions, ensuring that all donors receive personal and timely acknowledgment of their gifts.
• Oversee the management of donor database.
• Administer the incorporation of policies and procedures, mission, and vision in all development/communications plans.
• Develop annual revenue goals and plans to diversify and increase organizational budget through a comprehensive development strategy to include foundation and individual donors (major donor, smaller-level donors, online, etc.), as well as other appropriate sources.
• Lead and engages senior management team in developing effective messages for new and broader donor audiences.
• Prepare development reports including plans, accomplishments, and challenges for Executive Management and Board meetings.
• Able and willing to participate in events outside the normal workday schedule.
• Perform all duties within contract, state and federal regulations, company policy, and regulatory agency standards.
• May be required to drive vehicles, be insurable with our auto insurance provider, and complete company vehicle training.

Minimum of bachelor’s degree required and 5 years of fundraising experience, Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE) preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Donor Perfect Donor Management Software experience a plus.