Spark the Journey · 1 day ago
Chief Development Officer
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$150K/yr - $150K/yr
10+ years expSpark the Journey is a nonprofit organization that provides mentorship and a community of support for young adults to chart their own paths to achieving college and career success. The Chief Development Officer (CDO) will lead all fundraising and revenue-generation efforts, driving philanthropic strategy and cultivating donor relationships to support the organization's mission.
ConsultingEducationNon Profit
Responsibilities
Develop and execute a comprehensive, multi-channel fundraising strategy aligned with Spark the Journey’s mission and growth goals
Lead and mentor a high-performing development team and oversee fundraising operations, systems, and performance metrics
Manage a portfolio of major and principal gift donors and personally solicit significant gifts (including six- and seven-figure contributions)
Partner closely with the CEO and Board to engage trustees in fundraising and donor cultivation
Strengthen institutional funding through foundations, corporations, and financial institutions
Collaborate across departments to translate program priorities into compelling cases for support
Represent Spark the Journey externally with donors, partners, and stakeholders
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred
Minimum 10 years of senior-level fundraising or development leadership experience
Demonstrated success securing major gifts and leading complex fundraising initiatives or campaigns
Knowledge of the Washington D.C. philanthropic landscape
Proven ability to build, manage, and inspire high-performing teams
Strong strategic thinking, communication, and relationship-building skills
Passion for Spark the Journey's mission and commitment to equity and opportunity for young adults
Preferred
advanced degree preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance with Flexible Spending Account options, effective the first day of the month following employment
403(b) retirement plan with employer matching of 3% after 6 months of employment
Life and disability insurance with premiums fully funded by Spark
15 days of paid vacation in each of the first two years; 20 days in subsequent years
Office closed on national and state holidays and between December 24-January 1
Flexible teleworking policies in response to employee needs
Company
Spark the Journey
We provide mentorship and a community of support for young adults to chart their own paths to achieving college and career success.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase