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27 Aug 2025
Full-Time Chief Development Officer
Job Description
Are you a strategic, mission-driven leader passionate about advancing equity and impact through philanthropy? We’re seeking a Chief Development Officer (CDO) to join our senior leadership team and lead a dynamic, multi-channel fundraising program that fuels our organization’s vision and values.
As CDO, you will shape and execute a comprehensive development strategy, cultivate meaningful donor relationships, and foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture. This is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting difference in a values-driven organization committed to inclusion, innovation, and community engagement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and implement a multi-year fundraising strategy aligned with our mission and strategic goals.
- Lead and oversee all aspects of development, including:
o Major gifts
o Annual giving
o Institutional giving (corporate and foundation)
o Planned giving
o Events
o Direct mail and digital campaigns
o Donor stewardship and recognition
- Personally manage a portfolio of major donors, including six- and seven-figure prospects.
- Hire, mentor, and support a growing development team, fostering a culture of collaboration, learning, and belonging.
- Partner with the Board of Directors, Development Committee, and senior leadership to advance fundraising goals.
- Ensure compliance with fundraising laws, donor privacy, and ethical standards.
- Oversee development operations, including CRM/database management, reporting, and budget oversight.
- Represent the organization at donor meetings, events, and public engagements.
- Serve as the primary liaison with Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) and the DOC Community.
Additional Expectations
- Participate in organizational performance and productivity initiatives.
- Flexibility to attend occasional evening and weekend donor events.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
- 10+ years of progressive fundraising experience, including major gifts and campaign leadership.
- Proven success securing six- and seven-figure gifts from individuals and institutions.
- Experience leading and growing a development team.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively across teams and with executive leadership and board members.
- Knowledge of fundraising compliance and ethical practices.
- Proficiency with donor management systems and fundraising analytics.
- Experience in mission-driven or nonprofit organizations.
- Familiarity with the Massachusetts philanthropic landscape is a plus.
- Experience launching new fundraising initiatives and campaigns.
What We Offer:
- A supportive, inclusive workplace culture
- Opportunities for professional growth and leadership
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Generous paid time off
- A chance to make a meaningful impact in the community
$210,000 – $210,000 a year
Based on 37.5 hours/week