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Connecticut Rivers Council, Scouting America · 1 day ago

Chief Development Director

Brownsville Metro

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

Circle Ten Council is seeking a Chief Development Officer (CDO) to lead and grow a high-impact philanthropic enterprise that fuels transformative Scouting programs across North Texas. This senior executive role provides vision, strategy, and operational leadership for all philanthropic revenue streams to ensure the Council’s long-term financial sustainability.

Non-profit Organization Management

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a comprehensive, multi-year fundraising strategy aligned with Circle Ten Council’s mission and strategic priorities

Serve as a trusted advisor to the Scout Executive/CEO and Executive Board on philanthropy, donor strategy, and revenue sustainability

Translate mission impact into compelling cases for support

Lead all philanthropic revenue streams, including: Major and principal gifts, Annual giving and Friends of Scouting, Corporate partnerships and sponsorships, Foundation and grant fundraising, Special events and campaigns, Planned and legacy giving

Personally manage a portfolio of top donors and prospects, securing major and transformational gifts

Partners with board members and key volunteers in donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship

Support the Executive Board, Development Committee, and campaign leadership in achieving fundraising goals

Equip and inspire volunteer leaders to serve as effective ambassadors and fundraisers

Foster a culture of philanthropy across the organization

Ensure best-in-class donor stewardship, recognition, and engagement

Oversee donor communications, impact reporting, and relationship management

Champion data-informed fundraising strategies using CRM systems and analytics

Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing development team

Establish scalable systems, processes, and performance metrics

Ensure compliance with all ethical, legal, and regulatory fundraising standards

Collaborate with program, membership, marketing, finance, and operations teams to align fundraising with program impact and storytelling

Qualification

Nonprofit development leadershipMajor gifts fundraisingStrategic thinkingCRM platformsRelationship-building skillsVolunteer engagementData-informed strategiesTeam leadership