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Confidential · 5 hours ago

Chief Development Officer

Atlanta Metro

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$225K/yr - $300K/yr

15+ years exp

Confidential is a global ministry dedicated to equipping strategically positioned Christian leaders to share the Gospel. The Chief Development Officer will lead global advancement efforts, aligning fundraising, marketing, and donor engagement strategies to support the ministry’s mission and drive revenue growth.

Marketing & Advertising

Hiring Manager

Michael Mauk

Responsibilities

Shape organizational strategy as a member of the Executive Leadership Team, ensuring all advancement activities align with mission and ministry priorities

Build and sustain a culture of philanthropy across the organization

Lead, develop, and inspire a high‑performance advancement team through clear goals, metrics, and accountability

Drive major gift strategy while strengthening mid‑level and sustaining donor programs in alignment with the 2024–2027 Strategic Plan

Personally cultivate and manage a portfolio of major donors, securing significant philanthropic commitments

Develop innovative fundraising models to attract, retain, and upgrade donors; build a robust donor pipeline

Expand foundation outreach and grants management to secure new funding sources

Oversee the Ending Gospel Poverty Collective, deepening engagement among high‑capacity partners and gathering strategic feedback

Ensure consistent execution of the Transformational Giving Experience across all donor levels

Build donor‑centric stewardship pathways tailored to giving levels, interests, and engagement preferences

Implement effective wealth research processes to inform cultivation strategies and solicitation amounts

Oversee marketing and communications to support fundraising through brand awareness, compelling cases for support, digital engagement, and donor communications

Guide the development of collateral, regional events, and digital campaigns that strengthen donor connection and ministry visibility

Reengineer advancement processes—including database systems—for efficiency, accuracy, and scalability

Qualification

Fundraising leadershipMajor giftsDonor management systemsStrategic planningCultural collaborationBachelor's degreeCFRE certificationCommunication skillsMentoring skillsProblem-solving skillsCollaboration

Required

Minimum 15 years of progressive fundraising leadership experience, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role

Experience leading a full‑service advancement program

Demonstrated success in major gifts and planned giving, with proficiency in donor management systems and reporting tools

Strong communication and mentoring skills, including managing remote team members

Ability to prioritize, multitask, and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment

Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to anticipate needs and deliver outcomes

Ability to understand organizational strategy and connect details to broader goals

Experience collaborating across cultures and global teams

Proven success securing major gifts of $25,000 or more

Bachelor's degree required

Preferred

CFRE preferred

Benefits

Relocation assistance to Atlanta, GA

Company

Confidential

Silicon Valley, California US, US

51-200 employees

Funding

Current Stage

Growth Stage

Leadership Team

Roshan Syed

Global Talent Partner

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