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.
$150K - $180K *
Lead the charge in building and scaling strategic partnerships to drive revenue growth. Oversee the entire partner lifecycle, from selection to enablement, ensuring successful collaboration and measur...
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$84K - $126K *
Accelerate growth in the cardiovascular ASC market by developing strategic relationships and orchestrating complex opportunities across the U.S. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive customer-focuse...
1 week ago
Dir, SP/ASOC Data Partnerships Lead (Specialty Pharmacy)/ (Alternative Sites of Care)
$185K - $344K *
Unlock potential by leading a centralized Data Center of Excellence to manage and enhance diverse data partnerships. Drive team accountability, operational discipline, and partnership strategies to en...
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Director, Educational Development
$135K - $155K *
Deliver impactful educational experiences by building strategic partnerships and developing innovative medical education programs to enhance clinical outcomes and drive growth in healthcare training...
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Client Success Manager, Payer Retrieval
$108K - $130K *
Unlock your potential by leading customer projects, ensuring seamless communication, and driving success in healthcare solutions. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance client satisfaction and oper...
1 week ago
Customer Success Manager, Florida
$88K - $105K *
Champion customer success by building relationships, driving growth, and maximizing value for clients. Leverage your expertise to enhance engagement and ensure satisfaction throughout the customer lif...
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$80K - $95K *
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Program Officer, Instructional Design
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Shape impactful instructional design to elevate training initiatives for service providers, enhancing their capacity to support refugees. Leverage innovative strategies across various learning platfor...
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Integration Analyst Engineer (Remote)
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Virtual Platform Administrator
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Manage and optimize virtualized infrastructure across diverse environments. Implement upgrades, troubleshoot systems, and ensure performance and security. Collaborate on disaster recovery and capacity...
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Lead the charge in enterprise technology strategy and governance. Spearhead innovative planning and oversight to enhance business outcomes, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and optimizing...
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Shape the future of digital innovation by leading technology solutions for Commercial and Global Medical Affairs. Foster strategic partnerships, define product vision, and enhance capabilities for suc...
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Lead the charge in establishing and guiding an Enterprise API Office, ensuring scalable API governance and collaboration across teams to enhance capabilities and drive efficiency in API management and...
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Growth Executive - North America
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Elevate business growth by driving strategic sales initiatives across key sectors. Leverage your network to build relationships and develop tailored solutions, while collaborating with partners to enh...
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Empower the data landscape by leading a team to create reliable, AI-ready data systems. Own the data platform, establish governance, and ensure data quality for impactful decision-making across client...
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Join us to lead product strategy and development, driving innovation and performance in healthcare solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally to align business needs with customer expectations and ensu...
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Collibra Public Sector Senior Account Executive, Federal Civilian Agencies
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Deliver exceptional results by driving new license revenue and renewals. Manage complex sales cycles, build strong relationships, and leverage AI tools to meet customer needs in the federal sector. Jo...
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Customer Success Engineer, Advisory
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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.