Chief Development Officer (CDO)

The Company is seeking a Chief Development Officer to provide executive leadership for its comprehensive fundraising and development strategy. The role leads major, principal, annual, and planned giving, as well as campaign planning, aligning these efforts with institutional priorities and measurable goals. Responsibilities include managing a high-performing development team, monitoring fundraising performance, and cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding principal-level donors. The CDO also partners with senior leaders and stakeholders, supports cross-functional collaboration, and oversees fundraising policies, budgets, staffing plans, and operations. Candidates should have at least 10 years of progressive fundraising experience and a proven record of securing significant major gifts. A bachelor’s degree is required; a master’s degree is preferred. The role calls for demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, build donor relationships, and collaborate effectively across a complex organization. Comprehensive campaign experience, preferably in higher education, is an advantage, along with strong strategic, operational, and team-development skills.