Chief Development Officer

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Date Published: 9 October 2024

Our client, a lobbying and educational organization which focuses on environmental issues, is looking for a Chief Development Officer to join their dynamic, fun, and high-performing team. Reporting to the CEO, this person will be responsible for driving growth and bringing the 5 year growth plan to life for a successful, growing non-profit in the climate space. This person will be part of the key leadership team for the organization, and have responsibility for driving growth, designing and implementing their long term fundraising program working closely with team and board members.  

Responsibilities:

  • Managing your own portfolio of key, high value donors, developing long lasting relationships.
  • Strategize, plan and execute on fundraising programs achieving an annual budget of over $10mm. 
  • Build and diversify the fundraiser portfolio. 
  • Manage fundraising efforts across a range of fundraising streams. 
  • Lead, train and mentor a team of up to 15 people, by providing a collaborative, high performance environment. 
  • Oversee the development committee of the board, providing strategic direction. 
  • Work closely with the board leadership team to develop new partner programs. 
  • Build and develop a new donor program. 

Requirements:

  • 10+ years experience in development roles, leading and growing teams. 
  • Outstanding fundraising experience, with a track record of hitting 6 and 7 figure gifts. 
  • Ability to deliver consistent, quality work in a fast paced environment where priorities change and you will be overseeing multiple projects at once. 
  • Established network within the climate space. 
  • Able to build strong relationships internally and externally, as well as communicating in a clear, concise way both in writing and verbally. 
  • Demonstrated personal and professional commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice displaying cultural competence while operating in a diverse environment.

Salary: $180-200k depending on experience.

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