Chief Development Officer

The Company is seeking a Chief Development Officer to provide strategic and operational leadership for its fundraising and donor engagement efforts. The role will shape and execute multi-year philanthropy strategies, oversee a broad portfolio of giving programs and grants, and personally cultivate and steward major donors and prospects. Responsibilities include leading campaigns and special fundraising initiatives, building a strong culture of philanthropy across teams, and using data and analytics to measure results. The Chief Development Officer will also manage the philanthropy team, strengthen community partnerships, and represent the organization with external stakeholders. Candidates should bring a record of success leading multi-channel fundraising programs, preferably in the nonprofit sector, along with experience developing high-performing teams and cross-functional partnerships. The role requires the ability to build analytics-informed, multi-year fundraising strategies and balance strategic planning with hands-on operations. Strong communication, interpersonal, ethical decision-making, accountability, adaptability, and project-management skills are essential. Experience in animal welfare is an advantage.