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Chief Development Officer (CDO)
About the Company
Nationally accredited children's advocacy center
Industry Non-Profit Organization Management
Type Non Profit
Founded 1989
Employees 51-200
Specialties
child abuse investigations child abuse prevention parent coaching therapy services forensic interviews and child abuse medical examinations
About the Role
The Company is seeking a Chief Development Officer (CDO) to spearhead its comprehensive fundraising strategy. The CDO will be a key member of the senior leadership team, responsible for overseeing all aspects of fundraising, including individual giving, major gifts, special events, corporate sponsorships, and institutional partnerships. This role demands a strategic leader with a hands-on approach to donor stewardship, cultivation, and fundraising execution. The successful candidate will also be tasked with managing and mentoring a development team, collaborating across departments, and serving as a strategic advisor on philanthropic growth and donor engagement.
Candidates for the CDO position at the company should have a minimum of 7 years' of progressive experience in nonprofit fundraising, development, or philanthropy, and a Bachelor's degree in a related field. Essential qualifications include a proven track record in securing major gifts, grants, and corporate sponsorships, as well as strong leadership and team management skills. The role requires excellent relationship-building, communication, and public speaking abilities, as well as a passion for the organization's mission and a commitment to ethical fundraising. The CDO will be expected to maintain a high level of emotional intelligence and resilience, given the sensitive and deeply personal nature of the work in child abuse prevention and response.
Hiring Manager Title Chief Executive Officer
Travel Percent Less than 10%
Functions
Non-Profit Management Strategy
About the Company
Nationally accredited children's advocacy center
Industry Non-Profit Organization Management
Type Non Profit
Founded 1989
Employees 51-200
Specialties
child abuse investigations child abuse prevention parent coaching therapy services forensic interviews and child abuse medical examinations
About the Role
The Company is seeking a Chief Development Officer (CDO) to spearhead its comprehensive fundraising strategy. The CDO will be a key member of the senior leadership team, responsible for overseeing all aspects of fundraising, including individual giving, major gifts, special events, corporate sponsorships, and institutional partnerships. This role demands a strategic leader with a hands-on approach to donor stewardship, cultivation, and fundraising execution. The successful candidate will also be tasked with managing and mentoring a development team, collaborating across departments, and serving as a strategic advisor on philanthropic growth and donor engagement.
Candidates for the CDO position at the company should have a minimum of 7 years' of progressive experience in nonprofit fundraising, development, or philanthropy, and a Bachelor's degree in a related field. Essential qualifications include a proven track record in securing major gifts, grants, and corporate sponsorships, as well as strong leadership and team management skills. The role requires excellent relationship-building, communication, and public speaking abilities, as well as a passion for the organization's mission and a commitment to ethical fundraising. The CDO will be expected to maintain a high level of emotional intelligence and resilience, given the sensitive and deeply personal nature of the work in child abuse prevention and response.
Hiring Manager Title Chief Executive Officer
Travel Percent Less than 10%
Functions
Non-Profit Management Strategy