Chief Development Officer

Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals; New York (NY); Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals is seeking a Chief Development Officer to lead philanthropic strategies, enhance donor engagement, and drive fundraising growth. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in nonprofit fundraising, strategic leadership, and relationship building.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Plans

Paid Time Off

Disability Insurance

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years experience in fundraising and development.
• Proven track record of building relationships with high-value donors.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive fundraising strategies.
• Cultivate relationships with high-net-worth donors and stakeholders.
• Provide strategic leadership to enhance donor engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic Thinking

Relationship Building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nonprofit Management

Certified Fundraising Professional (CFRE)

Tools

Donor Management Software

Job description

As the Chief Development Officer at Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (CMN Hospitals), you’ll lead the planning, development, and execution of our philanthropic strategies. This includes creating a robust major gifts and annual and planned giving programs, cultivating individual donor relationships, as well as employee giving solutions for new and existing corporate partners. The CDO will provide executive leadership for the utilization of celebrities and influencers for donor engagement leveraging their platforms to expand awareness and support for our mission, as well as all provide executive oversight for donor systems and donor engagement strategies. Additionally, the CDO will partner strategically regarding branding and communications efforts to ensure cohesive and impactful messaging across all marketing channels and driving innovative campaigns that inspire donor engagement and public support.

As a member of the Executive Team, you’ll collaborate across divisions to align initiatives with organizational goals, fostering growth in total fundraising, donor engagement, and public awareness. Your behavior will embody our values, and your deliverables and outcomes will drive the mission and vision of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. You should have a deep and genuine enthusiasm for our mission to improve children’s healthcare and a passion for building meaningful partnerships and opportunities for growth.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Nonprofit Management, Business Administration or a related field required.

Certifications or Licenses:

Certified Fundraising Professional (CFRE) accreditation or equivalent certification required.

Experience:

Minimum of 10 years progressive experience in fundraising, development or advancement, with a strong track record of identifying and developing successful donor relationships.

Demonstrated progressive leadership experience, including successfully leading and managing directors and/or vice presidents.

Proven track record of successfully designing and leading developmental campaigns/initiatives in a nonprofit healthcare or foundation setting.

Demonstrated success in building relationships with high-value donors and securing significant planned giving commitments.

Proven ability to think strategically and guide organizational priorities through exceptional strategic thinking and planning capabilities.

Adept at analyzing complex challenges, anticipating future trends, and fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.

Demonstrated success in creating actionable plans that align with long-term vision, drive innovation, and effectively allocate resources to maximize impact.

Experienced in leveraging donor management software/planned giving tools to make data driven decisions.

Exceptional relationship building and communication skills, with the ability to engage and inspire diverse audiences (donors, board members, staff, volunteers).

We are deeply committed to upholding our core values of Integrity, Courage, Collaboration, Accountability, and Excellence. These values guide everything we do, from how we support our employees and partners to how we interact with our communities. Joining our team means embracing these values and contributing to a brighter future for children everywhere.

Action Oriented: Takes swift, decisive action even in rapidly changing or uncertain environments. Consistently demonstrates extraordinary initiative, proactively identifying and capitalizing on opportunities.

Builds Networks: Leverages a wide network of internal and external connections to achieve organizational goals. Consistently connects the right people, using both formal and informal channels, to build broad relationships and secure essential support.

Business Insight: Demonstrates a deep understanding of how our organization operates and generates fundraising. Anticipates future trends and policies, applying a strong business and market focus to guide strategic decisions and actions that advance our goals.

Communicates Effectively: Delivers clear, compelling, and concise messages that resonate with diverse audiences. Actively listens, ensures understanding, and tailors communication style and content to meet the unique needs of stakeholders, while fostering an open exchange of ideas.

Cultivates Innovation: Challenges the status quo and drives creative solutions. Champions the best ideas, assesses their market potential, experiments with varied approaches, and inspires others to explore new, innovative possibilities for success.

Drives Results: Sets ambitious goals and consistently delivers top-tier performance. Approaches challenges with relentless energy, persist through obstacles, and maintains a strong focus on achieving results.

Drives Vision & Purpose: Delivers a compelling and relatable vision that inspires action. Communicates with clarity and purpose, creating widespread enthusiasm and sustained energy throughout the organization for future possibilities.

Interpersonal Savvy: Builds immediate rapport with a diverse range of people, even in challenging situations. Effectively navigates group dynamics, listens with empathy, and proactively fosters relationships that encourage open communication and collaboration.

Persuades: Presents ideas in a compelling way that secures commitment from others. Skillfully negotiates, finding common ground and solutions that satisfy multiple stakeholders while maintaining strong relationships.

Organizational Savvy: Navigates the political and cultural complexities of the organization. Understands the priorities of various groups, avoids unnecessary tensions, and uses knowledge of the organizational landscape to achieve objectives efficiently.

Situational Adaptability: Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.

Strategic Mindset: Constantly envisions future scenarios and formulates innovative strategies that drive long-term competitive advantage. Is visionary, able to articulate compelling future possibilities and develop clear, actionable plans that accelerate the organization towards our strategic goals.

Manages Complexity: Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.

Core Duties:

• Develop and execute comprehensive fundraising strategies to diversify CMN Hospitals’ fundraising portfolio and philanthropic support, including major gifts, annual giving and planned giving programs, and employee giving initiatives, while ensuring financial stability through multi-year underwriting plans and strategic partnerships.
• Cultivate and manage relationships with high-net-worth donors, business leaders, and key stakeholders to secure major gifts, planned giving opportunities, and sponsorship agreements that advance the organization’s goals.
• Provide strategic leadership to donor systems fostering alignment with organizational priorities to drive fundraising growth and enhance donor engagement.
• Build and nurture relationships with celebrities and influencers to elevate CMN Hospitals’ visibility and develop innovative campaigns that inspire engagement and support for children’s healthcare initiatives.
• Design and manage turnkey employee giving campaigns to engage existing partners and attract prospective organizations, fostering a culture of philanthropy and collaboration.
• Represent CMN Hospitals as a strategic partner in C-Suite-level engagements, effectively articulating the value proposition of fundraising partnerships tailored to each prospective partner.
• Collaborate with the Board of Trustees and Foundation leaders across the CMN Hospitals network to leverage networks in expanding development efforts and opportunities.
• Provide executive oversight for the effective utilization of donor management systems to track business development activities, major gift prospects, commitments, and pipeline development, ensuring data-driven decision-making.
• Collaborate on CMN Hospitals’ marketing and communications strategies to strengthen the organization’s brand presence and mission and to ensure cohesive messaging across platforms to amplify donor and partner engagement.
• Serve as a member of the Executive Team, contributing to strategic planning, organizational decision-making, and long-term growth initiatives that advance CMN Hospitals’ mission and vision.

Job Location: If located in Utah, our office is in Salt Lake City. This role is eligible to be a remote position but employment is only available to individuals living in the following states: AL, AZ, AR, CA, CO, DE, DC, FL, GA, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MO, NJ, NM, NY, NC, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY.

Benefits Summary:

Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (CMN Hospitals) offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees (and some part-time employees), which includes:

Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverage.

Retirement Plans: 403(b) with organizational contributions.

Paid Time Off (PTO): Tiered by tenure.

Family and Medical Leave: In compliance with FMLA and applicable state laws.

Disability and Life Insurance: Short- and long-term disability coverage, and employer-paid life insurance.

Additional Benefits: Employee assistance programs, wellness initiatives, and professional development opportunities.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.