Trailhead Community Health Foundation of Greater Akron · 1 week ago
Chief Development Officer
Akron, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expTrailhead Community Health Foundation of Greater Akron is seeking a Chief Development Officer (CDO) to join their executive leadership team. The CDO will be responsible for designing and executing a comprehensive fundraising strategy to support the foundation's mission and enhance donor engagement and stewardship.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Partner with the CEO, Board of Directors, and senior leadership team to set and achieve bold and realistic fundraising goals
Devise and execute innovative fundraising strategies in partnership with diverse stakeholders across regional, state, and national levels to maximize Trailhead’s community impact
Create and lead plans to secure transformational gifts and endowments
Plan and implement a comprehensive stewardship plan which results in increased donor retention and satisfaction outcomes and increased contribution of dollars to the foundation
Leverage strategies related to digital campaigns, planned giving, and major gifts strategies to maximize fundraising goals
Oversee donor recognition programs, ensuring meaningful engagement and retention
Partner with communications leader to plan strategies to keep the community and donors aware, updated, and engaged with Trailhead Foundation philanthropy priorities, plans, and events
Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing development team
Establish clear performance metrics and accountability systems
Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, inclusion, and excellence
Meaningfully engage the Board of Directors and key stakeholders with fundraising initiatives and donor outreach and follow-up
Provide monthly updates on development progress, challenges, and opportunities
Oversee development operations, including prospect research, gift processing, and donor database management
Ensure compliance with all fundraising regulations and ethical standards
Manage the development budget and allocate resources effectively
Qualification
Required
Proven track record of securing major gifts ($1M+) and leading successful fundraising campaigns with individuals, corporates, foundations, and other entities
Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in fundraising, development, or advancement leadership
Strong understanding of philanthropic trends and nonprofit financial management
Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills
Experience working with foundations, endowments, or organizations with significant assets
Bachelor's degree required
Preferred
Experience working with others to address community health issues
Advanced degree
Benefits
Competitive benefits package
Company
Trailhead Community Health Foundation of Greater Akron
Trailhead Community Health Foundation of Greater Akron will be an independent nonprofit dedicated to improving community health across the Greater Akron area through strategic grants, collaborative partnerships, and targeted initiatives.
Founded in 2025Akron, Ohio, US
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase