About the role
The Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) is a pivotal executive role designed to integrate and elevate our outward-facing operations. By uniting our messaging and our relationship-building efforts under one strategic vision, the CSO will drive organizational growth, increase our public influence, and ensure we have the resources necessary to advance our mission.
Reports to: CFO/COO
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm
Compensation: Full-time, Salaried/Exempt
Location: CCV Office in Columbus, Ohio, with Statewide Travel expected
Benefits: PTO (Paid Time Off), 10 Paid Holidays, Monthly Cell Phone Allotment, Mileage, Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance (CCV covers 75% of premium), Life Insurance, Up to 4% Match on Retirement Plan Available after 1 Year
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Vision
* Collaborate with the President and leadership team to create and implement long-term strategies that grow the organization's impact and revenue. * Proactively identify key programs, initiatives, and reports and prepare media campaigns to highlight the work and achievements of the organization. * Identify innovative avenues to engage and activate our current supporters while aggressively identifying and capturing new demographic segments. * Set KPIs for Communications and Advancement to align both teams toward shared revenue and growth goals.
Advancement & Revenue Generation
* Assist President with key relationship management. * Lead Advancement operations in executing data-driven donor engagement strategies for long-term transactional and transformational impact. * Guide Advancement staff in managing the donor pipeline, empowering Officers to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major partners. * Cultivate a culture of philanthropy and proactive relationship building, applying sales-level discipline to donor growth while preserving our ministry focus.
Communications & Marketing
* Oversee the Communications department across its two functions: Internal Communications and Marketing * Oversee the Marketing team to create faith-driven campaigns that advance policy, shape public discourse, and generate leads for Advancement. * Direct Internal Communications to ensure timely completion of all internal and divisional communications projects * Ensure all internal and external communications authentically reflect our Christian values and policy objectives. * Other duties as assigned.
Job Qualifications & Requirements
Skills and Experience
* 10+ years of executive leadership experience, preferably with a blend of nonprofit development, corporate sales, and marketing/communications oversight. * Proven ability to synthesize complex organizational goals into actionable departmental strategies. * Demonstrated success in managing multi-disciplinary teams, particularly high-performing sales/development officers and creative marketing professionals. * Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Character and Spiritual
* Mature Christian, currently attending or pursuing attendance in a local church. * Agreement with and adherence to CCV’s Statement of Faith and Code of Conduct. * Demonstrated commitment to CCV’s mission and position on Core Issues. * Ability to work discreetly with confidential information. * Trustworthy, responsible, tactful, diplomatic, and focused on building consensus rather than emphasizing differences. * Maintain a high level of professionalism focused on client/constituent relationships.