Chief Development Officer (CDO) Jobs

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.

What Does a Chief Development Officer Do?

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.

Common CDO Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute strategies for revenue growth, fundraising, or organizational expansion.
  • Build relationships with donors, investors, customers, community leaders, and strategic partners.
  • Identify new markets, funding sources, and partnership opportunities.
  • Lead, coach, and develop business development or fundraising teams.
  • Collaborate with the CEO and other executives on planning, budgets, and organizational priorities.
  • Monitor performance metrics and communicate progress to leadership and stakeholders.

Qualifications for Chief Development Officer Roles

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.

Chief Development Officer Salary and Career Outlook

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.

Find Chief Development Officer Jobs on Ladders

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.

Remote
caret down
Compensation
caret down
Position Level
caret down
Time Posted
caret down
Industries
caret down
More
1
caret down

$95K - $115K *

Unlock client potential by driving adoption and optimizing solutions across legal accounts. Serve as a trusted advisor, ensuring clients maximize their investment in Intapp products while fostering lo...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $250K *

Join us in shaping technical strategies and growth initiatives for federal opportunities. Collaborate across teams to develop compelling solutions that drive success in complex pursuits, ensuring alig...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $103K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing strategic philanthropic partnerships, managing key relationships, and driving growth initiatives to achieve organizational goals while providing essential adm...

Brookline, MARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by guiding clients to email success through expert analysis and actionable insights on deliverability data. Collaborate across teams to enhance client experiences while managing diver...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $145K *

Elevate your career by leading complex data center projects, ensuring seamless coordination, budget management, and innovative design implementation while collaborating with diverse cross-functional t...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$147K - $211K *

Optimize and engineer enterprise digital workspace solutions for transformative end-user experiences across cloud and hybrid environments, utilizing advanced technologies to enhance productivity and o...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$67K - $108K *

Drive healthcare innovation by leading cross-functional teams to implement key health plan products and initiatives. Shape strategies and execute implementation plans while ensuring compliance and col...

Rapid City, SDRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$200K - $240K *

Champion the evolution of the sales technology landscape by leading global initiatives that drive seller experience, productivity, and tool adoption at scale, bridging regional needs with digital inno...

RemoteRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$85K - $105K *

Shape impactful insights through analytics, driving data-informed decisions for healthcare clients. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance marketing performance and audience understanding...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$102K - $142K *

Transform Salesforce systems by enhancing integrations and configurations. Collaborate with a dynamic team to support professional services and streamline project management, ensuring seamless operati...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by driving AI-powered workflows from conception to deployment. Engage with strategic partners and large enterprises to translate complex operations into reusable systems that enhance...

RemoteRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $140K *

Drive your career forward by leading a dynamic PMO team, overseeing complex projects in healthcare technology. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure strategic alignment and successful execution of...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Empower client success through strategic account leadership, fostering relationships, and driving value realization. Utilize expertise in SaaS solutions to guide projects and deliver an exceptional cl...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$172K - $237K *

Unlock potential by leading a dynamic team in security operations. Enhance our AI security strategy and respond to incidents, while ensuring robust protection of endpoints, SaaS, and infrastructure ag...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$172K - $237K *

Join a transformative role to lead security operations, build a top-tier engineering team, and safeguard our critical infrastructure while enhancing our AI security strategy through collaborative effo...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $200K *

Engage in strategic leadership to drive operational excellence and service delivery for global Digital Workplace Solutions. Lead teams, enhance client relationships, and optimize performance in a fast...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive impactful HR strategies in a dynamic global environment, collaborating with senior leaders to align people initiatives with business goals. Contribute to a newly forming team focused on growth a...

Cambridge, MARemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $240K *

Lead strategic business initiatives by building relationships with senior executives to drive revenue growth in life sciences. Develop actionable plans to identify opportunities and enhance market pos...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$102K - $147K *

Champion new business growth by engaging C-level executives and driving the complete sales cycle. Own client relationships, achieve KPIs, and transition clients to ongoing account management while max...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$160K - $190K *

Empower nonprofit organizations to maximize their impact by leading product strategy and execution for innovative fundraising solutions. Drive growth through deep customer insights, collaborative part...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $114K *

Join a dynamic team to design and optimize data systems for AI/ML applications, enhancing Navy IT operations. Collaborate with engineers to ensure reliable data processing and support mission-critical...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $175K *

Drive operational excellence by leading multi-state revenue cycle management, optimizing physician billing, and enhancing payer relationships. Collaborate with stakeholders to maximize collections and...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $225K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring 24/7 operations of critical data centers. Lead engineering and operations teams to optimize infrastructure, enhance reliability, and modernize systems, all whi...

Rockville, MDRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$91K - $163K *

Advance your career by leading clinical documentation improvement initiatives, overseeing staff training, and collaborating with healthcare teams to enhance documentation accuracy and compliance in in...

Chandler, AZRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$114K - $155K *

Play a key role in enhancing cybersecurity by designing and implementing secure DevSecOps practices, developing software solutions, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Collaborate in a dy...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What is a Chief Development Officer?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    You can browse Chief Development Officer openings on Ladders, which focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more.