Chief Development Officer

About the Company

Prominent philanthropic organization providing support services to the local community

Industry
Fund-Raising

Type
Non Profit

Founded
2010

Employees
11-50

Categories

• Non-Profit & Philanthropy
• Education
• Advocacy Group
• Primary & Secondary Education
• Venture Capital
• Public Assistance
• Youth Programs
• Community
• Charity
• Nonprofit Support
• Grantmaking
• Fundraising
• Non Profit
• Service Industry

About the Role

The Company is seeking a Chief Development Officer to provide strategic oversight and leadership for its development functions. The successful candidate will be a results-oriented leader with a proven track record in individual giving, corporate sponsorships, foundation grants, donor recognition, and special philanthropic initiatives. This role involves designing and implementing strategies to meet ambitious fundraising goals, including the execution of a significant capital raise. The Chief Development Officer will also be responsible for managing a high-performing development team, maintaining strong relationships with the Board, donors, and partners, and driving the exploration of new fundraising approaches. A deep understanding of nonprofit fundraising, the ability to cultivate and solicit a diverse range of donors, and a commitment to the organization's mission and values are essential.Applicants for the Chief Development Officer position at the company should have a dynamic and robust professional background, including experience in a leadership role with a focus on managing large budgets and teams. The role requires the ability to lead, mentor, and develop a team, as well as to work collaboratively across the organization to ensure the success of fundraising strategies. The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to meet ambitious revenue targets, a strong understanding of fundraising infrastructure, and excellent decision-making skills. While experience with Salesforce is preferred, it is not required. The company is committed to advancing racial equity and encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. The Chief Development Officer will be a key member of the Executive Team, and as such, must be able to operate with the highest degree of integrity and represent the organization effectively.

Hiring Manager Title
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Team Size
4

Travel Percent
Less than 10%

Functions

• Non-Profit Management