Chief Development & Donor Engagement Officer

United Way Worldwide; Pleasant Valley Township (IA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

United Way Quad Cities seeks a visionary Chief Development Officer to lead fundraising strategy and donor relationships across local partners. You will guide the Resource Development team, partner with the President & CEO, and serve as a visible ambassador in the community.

Join a mission-driven organization committed to education, financial security, and health, and help expand leadership gifts, corporate partnerships, and donor stewardship to advance measurable community impact.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of strategic leadership, team development, fundraising, or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Demonstrated ability to build, develop, and retain a strong team.
• Experience with donor engagement and stewardship.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead fundraising strategy.
• Expand individual giving and major gifts.
• Grow corporate and workplace partnerships.
• Create a donor experience that keeps donors engaged.
• Lead and develop the Resource Development team.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Fundraising & development

Team development

Donor relations

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Data analytics

Job description

United Way Quad Cities seeks a visionary Chief Development Officer to lead fundraising strategy and donor relationships across local partners. You will guide the Resource Development team, partner with the President & CEO, and serve as a visible ambassador in the community.

Join a mission-driven organization committed to education, financial security, and health, and help expand leadership gifts, corporate partnerships, and donor stewardship to advance measurable community impact.