Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, business administration, marketing, communications, public relations, or related field; Master's preferred.
7+ years of experience in fundraising, development, philanthropy, or nonprofit advancement.
Proven success in major gifts, donor cultivation, and fundraising campaigns.
3+ years of leadership or management experience in a nonprofit setting.
Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
Responsibilities
Provide strategic direction for securing and expanding philanthropic resources.
Lead fundraising and development strategies to enhance financial support.
Cultivate partnerships with donors and the community.
Oversee marketing, communications, grants, and volunteer engagement.
Collaborate with executive leadership and the Board of Directors to align with organizational priorities.
Drive growth through strategic planning and data-driven decision making.
Inspire team collaboration to achieve ambitious development goals.
Benefits
Opportunity to work closely with executive leadership and the Board of Directors.
Engagement in mission-driven work focused on children and families.
Potential for professional growth in a leadership role.
Dynamic work environment with a focus on community partnerships.
Full Job Description
The Chief Development Officer provides executive leadership and strategic direction for securing and expanding the philanthropic resources necessary to advance the organization's mission and sustain its programs and services.
The position leads fundraising and development strategies, cultivates donor and community partnerships, and oversees marketing, communications, grants, and volunteer engagement to strengthen financial support and long-term sustainability.
As a member of the executive leadership team, the CDO works closely with the Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors to advance organizational priorities and ensure continued investment in the children and families served.
The ideal candidate will possess a passion for mission-driven work, exceptional communication skills, and extensive experience in nonprofit management, fundraising, and digital marketing.
As CDO, you will drive growth through strategic planning, data-driven decision making, and inspiring team collaboration to achieve ambitious development goals.
Must have minimum Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, business administration, marketing, communications, public relations, or a related field from an accredited college or university; Master's degree preferred.
PLUS Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in fundraising, development, philanthropy, or nonprofit advancement, including demonstrated success in major gifts, donor cultivation and stewardship, grant development, corporate and foundation giving, and fundraising campaigns required.
PLUS Minimum of three (3) years of leadership or management experience required. Experience in a nonprofit human services, child welfare, behavioral health, residential services, or related organization preferred.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
Must be available to work evening and weekend hours as needed.
