Chief Development & Donor Engagement Officer

Northeast Indiana Inc.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Relocation support or signing bonus

Health insurance

Job summary

Catholic Charities Fort Wayne-South Bend is seeking a Chief Development Officer to enhance fundraising and donor engagement. The CDO will lead and coach a development team, building meaningful relationships within the community while strengthening the organization’s donor strategy.

This role demands a proven fundraising leader with experience engaging major donors and a commitment to the Catholic mission. A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered, along with potential relocation support.

Qualifications

• Proven fundraising, development, advancement, or philanthropy experience.
• Direct people leadership experience managing fundraising or donor-facing staff.
• Strong communication skills and professional presence.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop direct reports across development and donor engagement.
• Build relationships with donors, board members, and community partners.
• Develop a robust annual fund strategy and strengthen donor segmentation.

Skills

Fundraising experience

Leadership

Relationship building

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Tools

Donor databases

CRM systems

Job description

Catholic Charities Fort Wayne-South Bend is seeking a Chief Development Officer to enhance fundraising and donor engagement. The CDO will lead and coach a development team, building meaningful relationships within the community while strengthening the organization’s donor strategy.

This role demands a proven fundraising leader with experience engaging major donors and a commitment to the Catholic mission. A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered, along with potential relocation support.