Chief Development Officer

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Based in the United StatesFull-TimeExecutive

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10+ years of progressive nonprofit fundraising or development leadership experience, including major gift and institutional fundraising
Demonstrated success securing seven-figure partnerships and cultivating five- to six-figure donor relationships
Experience building and leading high-performing development or revenue-generating teams
Strong background in designing fundraising strategies, infrastructure, and scalable revenue systems
Proven ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders, including executives, board members, and high-net-worth donors
Exceptional communication, negotiation, and public speaking skills
Strong financial and business acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and revenue planning
Proficiency with CRM systems and fundraising tools
Bachelor’s degree required
Ability to travel nationally as needed

Set and own the organization’s fundraising vision, strategy, and multi-year revenue roadmap in partnership with executive leadership and the Board
Personally identify, cultivate, solicit, and close major gifts from high-net-worth individuals, foundations, corporations, and government entities
Build and expand a strong national pipeline of corporate partnerships and institutional funders
Lead, develop, and scale the development team, including coaching staff and establishing performance expectations
Design and optimize fundraising systems, processes, tools, and reporting frameworks to ensure operational excellence
Drive cross-organizational alignment to foster a culture of philanthropy and shared revenue accountability
Represent the organization externally as a senior ambassador to donors, partners, and industry stakeholders
Identify and develop new revenue streams, including innovative partnerships and long-term funding models

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