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.
Director, People Strategy & Optimization
$165K - $175K *
Champion strategic people initiatives by advising leadership, crafting executive communications, and leveraging analytics to drive organizational effectiveness and accountability across the People fun...
2 days ago
$149K - $224K *
Drive analytics excellence by leading a team to deliver impactful insights, enhance reporting capabilities, and support strategic decision-making across diverse business functions. Foster collaboratio...
Today
$160K - $190K *
Transform ambiguity into action by driving strategic initiatives across functions. Collaborate with executives to architect programs that enhance operational efficiency and deliver measurable business...
2 weeks ago
Senior Director, Client Growth & Strategy, DHS
$200K - $250K *
Reimagine growth strategies within federal agencies, focusing on enhancing digital services and customer engagement. Leverage your expertise to drive business development, capture opportunities, and f...
Today
Director of Implementation, SMB & Mid-Market
$125K - $150K *
Lead the charge in optimizing implementation operations for high-volume customer segments. Drive efficiency, scalability, and quality while managing diverse teams to onboard and implement WFM and payr...
1 week ago
Enterprise Account Executive- Southwest
$130K - $140K *
Unlock potential by driving growth in a dynamic territory, managing relationships with Enterprise customers, and maximizing revenue through strategic sales initiatives and collaboration across teams...
1 week ago
Capacity Deployment Lead - Data Center Operations
$320K - $405K *
Unlock your potential by driving large-scale compute capacity deployments in partner-operated data centers. Manage hardware installations, collaborate with vendors, and optimize processes while ensuri...
1 month ago
Business Intelligence Developer
$93K - $113K *
Champion data-driven decision-making by creating impactful BI solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate needs into actionable insights through dashboards and reports, ensuring data accurac...
5 days ago
$128K - $178K *
Lead the charge in shaping the future of destination marketing through data-driven insights and innovative product strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer experiences a...
2 weeks ago
Executive Partner - Chief Sales Officer Advisory
$188K - $225K *
Partner with us to elevate sales strategies and drive growth by advising senior executives. Leverage Gartner's resources to enhance client capabilities, foster relationships, and ensure successful exe...
1 week ago
Director/Client Partner - Strategic Technology Accounts, Enterprise AI
$180K - $220K *
Empower growth by managing strategic technology accounts, driving Enterprise AI initiatives, and building executive relationships. Lead account strategy, revenue performance, and collaboration with cr...
1 week ago
$68K - $94K *
Manage client relationships and contracts, ensuring alignment with technical standards. Foster cross-departmental collaboration and oversee service delivery, driving customer satisfaction and retentio...
3 weeks ago
Senior Director, Principal Gifts & Strategic Fundraising
$165K - $170K *
Engage as a Senior Director to lead strategic fundraising and enhance relationships with high-capacity donors. Oversee principal gifts, develop innovative initiatives, and collaborate across units to...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
$98K - $147K *
Empower success by leading strategic programs that enhance clinical, financial, and operational outcomes. Collaborate with teams to optimize processes and ensure alignment with organizational goals, d...
1 week ago
Manager, Commercial Integration & Onboarding
$110K - $130K *
Empower our commercial teams by leading integration and onboarding initiatives, enhancing operational efficiency, and driving continuous improvement across sales processes to ensure seamless transitio...
4 days ago
VP, Business Development, Community & State - Remote
$159K - $273K *
Elevate your career by driving strategic business development initiatives, fostering key partnerships, and leading innovative solutions to expand market opportunities and enhance organizational growth...
2 days ago
Director of Federal Operations
$150K - $180K *
Drive Federal enablement by enhancing operational rhythms, ensuring accountability, and supporting strategic growth. Collaborate across teams to streamline processes, improve onboarding, and inspect d...
1 week ago
$150K - $180K *
Elevate organizational impact by driving strategic initiatives and fostering cross-functional alignment. Collaborate with global teams to ensure seamless execution of key projects while enhancing comp...
Today
$147K - $217K *
Lead transformative analytics initiatives in life sciences, driving innovation and client success. Mentor teams, enhance measurement standards, and collaborate cross-functionally to deliver actionable...
2 weeks ago
Capital Originations, Director
$150K - $195K *
Join a dynamic team as you cultivate investor relationships and drive capital growth. Leverage your LIHTC expertise to expand our investor base, manage key accounts, and contribute to impactful afford...
2 weeks ago
Sr. Director/Director Business Development (Plasmid DNA and Protein CDMO)
$190K - $210K *
Advance business growth by developing and executing sales strategies in the Plasmid DNA and Viral Vector markets, while fostering strong client relationships and driving revenue through a client-cente...
3 weeks ago
$150K - $180K *
Lead and scale our enterprise customer success function, ensuring complex customers achieve rapid value and long-term success through effective onboarding, relationship building, and team mentorship i...
2 weeks ago
Vice President of Product and Technology PMO
$247K - $321K *
Accelerate progress at a high-growth SaaS organization by leading the Product & Technology PMO, driving execution excellence across R&D initiatives and fostering strategic alignment to scale operation...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Senior Data Scientist (Remote)
$185K - $205K *
Empower your career as a Data Scientist, driving cloud-based solutions for Veterans Affairs. Collaborate with clients to modernize data workflows, harness AI, and deliver impactful data products that...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
VP, Financial Planning & Analysis
$200K - $240K *
Drive enterprise-wide financial planning and analysis, collaborating closely with executive leadership to build and stress-test models that inform strategic decisions for a growth-stage SaaS business...
2 days ago
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.