Explore Chief Development Officer jobs for experienced leaders ready to shape organizational growth, revenue strategy, and long-term development. CDOs build and lead initiatives that expand an organization’s reach, strengthen partnerships, and create sustainable funding or business opportunities. Browse vetted professional roles paying $100,000 or more on Ladders.
A Chief Development Officer sets the strategy for organizational development and turns high-level goals into measurable results. Depending on the organization, the role may focus on fundraising and philanthropy, business development, strategic partnerships, or market expansion. CDOs typically work with executive teams and boards, oversee development staff, manage major stakeholder relationships, and track performance against growth targets.
Employers often seek senior professionals with a record of delivering growth and leading teams. Requirements vary by industry and whether the position centers on nonprofit development, commercial growth, or partnerships. Common qualifications include extensive relevant experience, strong financial and strategic planning skills, executive communication, and the ability to build trusted relationships. Some roles prefer an advanced degree or specialized experience in areas such as major-gift fundraising, corporate partnerships, or business development.
Compensation for CDO roles varies based on organization size, sector, location, and scope of responsibility. Many opportunities offer executive-level compensation, and Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Experienced development leaders may progress to broader executive roles, including chief executive, chief operating, or other enterprise leadership positions.
Search Chief Development Officer jobs on Ladders to discover senior opportunities aligned with your experience and career goals. Review role expectations, compare opportunities, and find positions where you can lead growth, partnerships, and development strategy.
$400K - $445K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of digital health by driving growth, expanding market access, and architecting commercial strategies that integrate innovative technologies for long-term success...
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Business Development Manager, Federal Agencies
$120K - $140K *
Join our dynamic team to drive business development across Federal Agencies, leveraging relationships and strategic insights to secure new contracts and enhance growth. Collaborate with diverse teams...
1 week ago
Manager, Small Business Advisory
$100K - $120K *
Shape the future of tax strategies by leading our diverse team and managing client relationships. Engage with various industries to deliver tailored solutions and ensure client satisfaction while driv...
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Project Manager (GIS, Disaster Recovery, Post-Disaster Rebuild)
$200K - $220K *
Lead the execution of complex public works and infrastructure projects, ensuring strategic alignment and stakeholder engagement throughout all phases from planning to completion. Drive recovery initia...
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Director, Data Quality & Integrity (Provider Network Operations)
$156K - $215K *
Drive data quality and integrity initiatives by leading cross-functional teams to enhance provider data management practices, ensuring compliance and operational excellence across the organization...
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Project Design Manager - Client Services
$90K - $110K *
Transform clinical trial projects by managing setups and amendments, ensuring client requirements are met through effective coordination and documentation. Engage with internal teams and clients to en...
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Senior Manager, Cloud Engineering Governance - FedRAMP
$130K - $160K *
Lead governance initiatives in a multi-cloud environment, managing a team to secure and optimize cloud operations. Oversee compliance, develop policies, and optimize costs while ensuring alignment wit...
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Manager, Datacenter Operations
$120K - $145K *
Join a dynamic team as a technical manager responsible for shaping the strategy and architecture of Microsoft Cloud Services, ensuring secure, compliant, and efficient cloud operations aligned with bu...
3 weeks ago
Director, Enterprise Portfolio Enablement
$110K - $130K *
Drive your career with a strategic role focused on enhancing project management standards and integrating enterprise initiatives. Collaborate with leaders to improve clarity, prioritization, and execu...
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Drive operational excellence by leading care team operations and enhancing member experiences. Build scalable systems and processes to ensure consistent, high-quality interactions across all touchpoin...
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Senior Manager, Provider Success- Southeast
$146K - $190K *
Lead regional operations to enhance provider success, ensuring alignment with national strategies while adapting to local dynamics and market needs, driving satisfaction and engagement across the heal...
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$90K - $100K *
Lead the charge in building a robust accounting function, overseeing monthly closes, revenue reconciliation, and financial reporting. Collaborate closely with the Controller to enhance processes and s...
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Business Development Manager, Veterans Affairs
$120K - $140K *
Lead the charge in driving strategic business development efforts focused on Veterans Affairs and federal contracts, enhancing growth through relationship building and effective communication with key...
1 week ago
$95K - $115K *
Elevate customer success by guiding clients through their journey, maximizing product value, and fostering strategic partnerships. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance user experience and drive r...
2 weeks ago
VP, Business Development Officer, Enterprise Sales - Financial Institutions
$224K - $374K *
Unlock potential by leading strategic business development efforts for financial institutions. Collaborate with internal teams and partners to drive growth in wealth management solutions, ensuring cli...
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Principal Large Deal Strategist
$120K - $160K *
Drive the advancement of high-value, complex deals, partnering with C-Suite executives to create innovative solutions that expand the organization's portfolio and enhance strategic account growth...
2 weeks ago
Director, Health Plan Programs and Initiatives
$107K - $199K *
Join a team that's driving strategic initiatives and operational excellence. This role collaborates with senior leadership to enhance growth plans, manage impactful projects, and ensure alignment acro...
4 weeks ago
Product Director, Institutional Solutions
$126K - $168K *
Lead the charge in shaping and executing product strategy for B2B learning solutions, driving innovation and market impact while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality produ...
1 week ago
Business Development Senior Director
$160K - $200K *
Partner with us to lead transformative business development initiatives in life sciences. Drive revenue through strategic engagement with pharma/biotech partners, managing the full sales cycle and ens...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Director - Financial Planning & Analysis
$167K - $197K *
Join a team that's shaping financial strategy across key business areas. This vital role partners with senior leaders to drive operational success, manage a high-performing FP&A team, and influence co...
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$100K - $120K *
Drive strategic initiatives to uncover and expand business opportunities, generating new sales through targeted contracts and executive-level relationships while mentoring sales teams and managing cus...
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Director of Security Operations and Engineering
$150K - $180K *
Empower security operations and engineering to enhance threat detection, incident response, and prevention. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to scale security measures as the organization grows...
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$120K - $145K *
Lead a team of network engineers to design, implement, and secure cloud and hybrid network infrastructures, ensuring reliability and scalability while mentoring staff and driving process improvements...
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$110K - $130K *
Lead and inspire a skilled agile team focused on the ServiceNow Platform, ensuring efficient delivery of enterprise service management solutions while collaborating with stakeholders to prioritize and...
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Join a dynamic team as a Senior Data Architect, where you'll shape enterprise data architecture, drive data lifecycle strategies, and ensure governance while collaborating with engineering teams to en...
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What is a Chief Development Officer?
A Chief Development Officer is an executive who leads an organization’s development strategy. Depending on the employer, that can include fundraising, revenue growth, business development, strategic partnerships, or organizational expansion.
What does a Chief Development Officer do?
A CDO sets development goals, identifies growth and funding opportunities, builds relationships with key stakeholders, leads relevant teams, and reports results to executive leadership or a board.
What qualifications are needed for a Chief Development Officer job?
Qualifications vary by sector, but employers commonly look for substantial experience in development, fundraising, business growth, or partnerships; a record of leadership; strategic and financial skills; and strong communication. Some roles require an advanced degree or specialized expertise.
How much do Chief Development Officers earn?
CDO compensation varies by organization, industry, location, and responsibilities. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including senior leadership opportunities.
Where can I find Chief Development Officer jobs?
You can browse Chief Development Officer openings on Ladders, which focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more.