Chief Development Officer

Chief Development Officer

About the Company

Esteemed charity organization assisting individuals & families affected by ALS

Industry
Non-Profit Organization Management

Type
Non Profit

Founded
1977

Employees
11-50

Categories

• Non-Profit & Philanthropy
• Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
• Charitable Organizations & Foundations
• Clinics
• Neurological Disorders
• Organizations

Specialties

• als
• amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
• and lou gehrig's disease

About the Role

The Company is seeking a Chief Development Officer (CDO) to lead its philanthropic growth and expansion. The CDO will be responsible for designing and executing a multi-year development strategy that includes major gifts, annual giving, institutional funding, and events. This role demands a strategic leader who can set the vision for fundraising while also being hands-on in managing key donor relationships and ensuring the successful execution of all development functions. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in driving revenue growth, closing significant gifts, and building strong donor pipelines. Experience in academic medicine, research, or complex nonprofit environments is strongly preferred, and the candidate should be adept at aligning fundraising with organizational priorities and managing a small, high-performing team. The successful CDO will be a sophisticated, high-performing fundraising leader with a minimum of 10 years' experience and a BA/BS degree or equivalent. They should be highly disciplined, data-driven, and possess strong financial and operational acumen. The role requires a collaborative, credible, and emotionally intelligent leader who can engage effectively with the CEO, Board, and institutional partners. The CDO will also be responsible for overseeing development operations, ensuring compliance, and performance accountability. This is a pivotal role with the opportunity to make a significant impact, and the ideal candidate will be energized by the mission of the Foundation and the urgency of its work in the field of ALS.

Hiring Manager Title
Chief Executive Officer

Travel Percent
Less than 10%

Functions

• Business Development
• Non-Profit Management