Title: Chief Development Officer
Salary: $160,000 – $185,000 base + annual bonus
Location: Arlington, VA
Office Situation: Hybrid – in office 3 days a week
Why This Opportunity Stands Out:
- This is a rare opportunity for a hands-on fundraising leader to step into a high-visibility executive role with national impact. You’ll join a financially strong, mission-driven nonprofit at a pivotal moment, preparing to launch its first comprehensive, multi-year fundraising campaign and expand its philanthropic reach.
- Direct, executive-level partnership with a seasoned and decisive CEO
- Real ownership – the ability to personally drive major and principal gifts and shape long-term fundraising strategy
- Opportunity to architect and lead a multi-year fundraising expansion, not inherit one
- Small, capable team where leadership and execution truly matter
- Hybrid work schedule that balances focus, collaboration, and flexibility
- Outstanding benefits, including a pension (rare in today’s market)
- Deeply meaningful, mission-driven work supporting individuals and families nationwide
Key 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
Qualifications:
- 10+ years of progressive nonprofit fundraising / development leadership
- Proven, independent fundraising success, must be able to clearly articulate personal results
- Experience securing major and principal gifts
- Experience leading or serving in senior roles on multi-million-dollar fundraising campaigns
- Hands-on fundraising mindset (not strategy-only)
- Preferred (Not Required):
- Military-affiliated or service-related exposure (professional or personal)
- Advanced degree (MPA, nonprofit management, philanthropy, MBA)
- Fundraising certifications such as CFRE, CAP, or AFP credentials
- Experience launching new giving channels or campaigns
If you’re a proven nonprofit fundraising leader ready to take ownership of a high-impact, national role, now is the time. This organization is moving quickly and looking to hire a true difference-maker. Apply today or reach out directly for a confidential conversation.
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