Chief Strategy Officer

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.