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CFS · 5 days ago

Chief Development Officer (CDO)

Arlington, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$160K/yr - $185K/yr

10+ years exp

CFS is a financially strong, mission-driven nonprofit seeking a Chief Development Officer (CDO) to lead its fundraising efforts. The CDO will be responsible for developing and executing a multi-year fundraising strategy, cultivating major gifts, and collaborating closely with the CEO and Board.

Human ResourcesStaffing Agency

Growth Opportunities

Hiring Manager

Stacey Sims

Responsibilities

Lead and execute a multi-year fundraising growth strategy

Launch and lead a comprehensive, multi-year or capital campaign

Personally cultivate, solicit, and close major and principal gifts (six- and seven-figure level)

Partner closely with the CEO and Board on fundraising strategy and donor engagement

Expand donor pipelines through major gifts, corporate partnerships, foundations, and planned giving

Lead, mentor, and hold accountable a high-performing development team

Represent the organization externally with donors, partners, and stakeholders

Travel nationally (approximately 30%) for donor and leadership engagement

Qualification

Nonprofit fundraising leadershipMajor gifts solicitationMulti-million-dollar campaignsFundraising certificationsHands-on fundraising mindsetAdvanced degreeMilitary-affiliated experienceLaunching new giving channels