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.
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Senior Director, Business Development - AI Ecosystem
$200K - $247K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of healthcare AI by developing strategic partnerships and driving commercial relationships. Leverage your expertise to set innovative go-to-market strategies and...
2 weeks ago
Senior Director, Business Development - AI Ecosystem
$200K - $247K *
Drive strategic growth in the AI ecosystem by developing key partnerships and go-to-market strategies. Leverage your expertise in real-world data to enhance commercial relationships and lead innovativ...
2 weeks ago
Vice President of Strategy and Operations (CFO)
$115K - $135K *
Transform operations and strategy at a leading educational institution, driving efficiency and alignment with mission. Lead budgeting, compliance, and resource optimization to enhance student success...
1 week ago
Senior Transformation Facilitator
$104K - $137K *
Pioneer transformative initiatives by partnering with leaders to enhance operational effectiveness. Coach teams in Lean methodologies, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and ensuring data-d...
3 weeks ago
Director, Salesforce Systems - Sales, Service & Marketing CoE (Hybrid in office on a regular basis)
$150K - $180K *
Transform the enterprise CRM function by leading the Salesforce platform, driving customer engagement strategies, and ensuring operational excellence across sales, service, and marketing teams for opt...
2 weeks ago
Regional Operations Director (RDO) - DC Area
$100K - $120K *
Accelerate your career by leading multi-site operations, mentoring managers, and driving excellence across practices. Ensure top-tier member experiences while fostering talent development and operatio...
Today
Senior Director of Finance and Operations
$150K - $190K *
Optimize financial strategies and operations by partnering with executive leadership to enhance organizational growth, manage risks, and oversee technology and facilities, ensuring alignment with long...
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$140K - $160K *
Lead the charge in advancing secure development practices across teams by integrating security into the software lifecycle. Collaborate with global partners to strengthen CI/CD processes, drive risk a...
4 weeks ago
Director of Strategic Health System Partnerships
$273K - $381K *
Drive enterprise growth by building strategic partnerships with major health systems. Lead complex sales initiatives, collaborate across teams, and develop innovative solutions to enhance market share...
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$138K - $222K *
Transform delivery outcomes by leading the EVOLVE program, overseeing budget, vendor performance, and governance across all phases of a large-scale Oracle-based HR and ERP systems transformation, whil...
2 weeks ago
Lead Business Solutions Developer
$107K - $199K *
Elevate your career by strategizing and implementing complex tech solutions. Lead project teams, conduct research, and mentor peers while driving operational excellence and stakeholder satisfaction in...
1 week ago
Sr. Director, Program Management
$123K - $166K *
Drive operational excellence by leading a team of program managers, enhancing client relationships, and ensuring high-quality deliverables while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and strat...
1 week ago
Director - COS (Comprehensive Outsourcing Services) - NAS
$125K - $150K *
Lead the charge in transforming client service delivery by driving operational excellence, enhancing client relationships, and fostering high-performing teams to achieve strategic business goals and e...
6 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Create a robust IT framework overseeing dual systems: Google Workspace in NYC and Microsoft platforms in India. Lead IT infrastructure and strategy, ensuring seamless operations and security across bo...
Reposted 1 week ago
$88K - $105K *
Engage and elevate HCF's creative vision by leading and executing high-impact design. Collaborate closely with teams to shape visual identity, enhance strategic messaging, and ensure brand consistency...
4 weeks ago
VP of Federal Business Development
$150K - $180K *
Transform federal business development by leading strategic growth initiatives, building key relationships, and driving revenue in the government contracting sector. Leverage your expertise to establi...
1 week ago
VP of Client Management; O500 (Hybrid; Carolinas)
$150K - $180K *
Innovate client management strategies to drive growth and retention. Lead high-performing teams, enhance client relationships, and translate strategic goals into impactful results while fostering a cu...
4 days ago
Programme Management Officer (Investment Management-One-Organisation Enablement)
$110K - $130K *
Manage the One-Organization Enablement project, enhancing governance and decision-making across investment teams. Drive the implementation of Total Portfolio Approach best practices, ensuring effectiv...
2 weeks ago
$150K - $180K *
Champion customer success by leading complex technical delivery projects. Drive execution across teams, ensuring timely deployments and adoption while translating business goals into actionable plans...
2 weeks ago
$150K - $180K *
Accelerate progress at the intersection of technology and customer success. Own the end-to-end delivery of complex systems, ensuring alignment with business goals while driving adoption and measurable...
2 weeks ago
Assistant Director - Strategic Analytics
$93K - $97K *
Empower data-driven decision-making across the College by coordinating analytics, reporting, and research initiatives, translating insights into actionable outcomes while ensuring data quality, compli...
3 weeks ago
Senior Director of Philanthropy
$138K - $172K *
Inspire change by leading strategic philanthropy initiatives, managing major gifts, and enhancing donor engagement. Collaborate with executive leadership to drive fundraising success and cultivate tra...
Reposted 1 week ago
$180K - $210K *
Lead the charge in financial forecasting and analysis, driving strategic decisions that enhance top-line performance. Collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to optimize SaaS met...
3 days ago
$180K - $210K *
Drive impactful financial analysis and forecasting to enhance business performance. Collaborate with senior leadership and teams to connect key SaaS metrics with strategic decisions, ensuring effectiv...
3 days ago
Customer Experience Strategist
$88K - $105K *
Develop and implement customer experience strategies to enhance service delivery across multiple channels. Collaborate with stakeholders to analyze performance data, improve workflows, and support con...
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.