City Harvest · 4 hours ago
Chief Development Officer
Brooklyn, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
15+ years expCity Harvest is New York City’s first and largest food rescue organization, committed to providing food access to all New Yorkers. The Chief Development Officer will lead the fundraising strategy and oversee revenue channels while collaborating with the Executive Leadership Team to ensure the organization meets community needs.
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Responsibilities
Develop and lead an ambitious, forward-looking fundraising strategy
Oversee the revenue channels of major gifts, principal gifts, and institutional partnerships
Manage a team of approximately 24, including the Vice President of Development
Collaborate with the Chief External Relations Officer to ensure coordination among teams responsible for fundraising and marketing
Engage with high-net-worth individuals and major philanthropic institutions to secure significant revenue growth
Qualification
Required
Strong connection to City Harvest's mission and broader efforts to address food insecurity
Minimum of 15 years of progressively responsible experience in nonprofit development, with at least 10 years in a senior leadership role
Demonstrated success in securing major and principal gifts ($1M+) from high-net-worth individuals and institutions
Proven experience managing annual fundraising goals of $30 million or more
Exceptional relationship-building and interpersonal skills, with an ability to build trust with donors, colleagues, and stakeholders at all levels
Knowledge of the major players, strategies, and trends in giving within New York City's philanthropic community as well as demonstrated fundraising success therein
Track record of managing, mentoring, and retaining high-performing fundraising teams
Excellent public speaking, writing, and communication skills
Experience working with boards and engaging them in fundraising strategy and initiatives
Strong familiarity with donor management systems and fundraising analytics
Company
City Harvest
City Harvest is an food rescue organization that collects discarded food from restaurants and distributes it to the needy.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.41MKey Investors
DefraFidelis CareThe Walt Disney Company
2025-06-10Grant· $0.41M
2024-01-10Grant
2022-07-14Grant
Leadership Team
Jilly Stephens
Chief Executive Officer
Jen McLean
Chief Operating Officer
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