Chief Development Officer (CDO) Remote (anywhere in United States)

The Company is seeking a Chief Development Officer to lead philanthropic growth strategy and serve on its executive leadership team. The role will set fundraising priorities and revenue goals, cultivate and steward major donors and institutional partners, and oversee a diverse portfolio of giving and partnerships. The CDO will lead large-scale fundraising campaigns, guide donor and prospect strategies, and build a strong development team and organization-wide culture of philanthropy. Responsibilities also include managing fundraising budgets, forecasting revenue, strengthening donor data and CRM practices, monitoring performance, and ensuring ethical and compliant fundraising. Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree and at least 10 years of progressive fundraising leadership experience, including substantial revenue responsibility, complex donor portfolios, and staff management. A record of personally securing major gifts of $1 million or more and leading comprehensive, capital, or other large-scale campaigns is required; an advanced degree or CFRE credential is preferred. The role calls for expertise in donor acquisition, stewardship, retention, prospect management, forecasting, and fundraising data systems. Strong communication, relationship-building, judgment, budgeting, and cross-functional collaboration skills are essential, with experience at a national or similarly complex organization preferred.

Hiring Company

Family Promise, Inc