Chief Development Officer

Follicular Lymphoma Foundation; United States; Remote; USD 200,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization is seeking a Chief Development Officer to enhance its global fundraising efforts. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in securing major donations and experience in building and managing effective fundraising programs. Responsibilities include engaging a wide donor base and collaborating across teams to fulfill the organization's mission. Remote employment is available within the Eastern Time Zone.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of securing transformational gifts.
• Resourceful and entrepreneurial leader.
• Experience creating global fundraising strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development function and build a scalable fundraising program.
• Personally identify and solicit transformational gifts.
• Manage a team and collaborate with organizational teams.

Skills

Fundraising expertise

Leadership

Global donor engagement

Collaboration

Strategic planning

Job description

Overview

The Follicular Lymphoma Foundation (FLF) seeks an ambitious and proactive Chief Development Officer (CDO) to achieve its global vision of philanthropic growth. The CDO will lead the development function, personally identify and close principal gifts, design compelling giving vehicles, grow unrestricted giving, and build operations for scale. This is a pivotal leadership role for an ambitious, seasoned fundraiser with gravitas, credibility, and a proven record of creating constituency and securing transformational gifts.

FLF is building and accelerating its global fundraising program with a focus on the United States, Europe, and Israel. The organization aims to catalyze philanthropic revenue and earned income to support its bold strategy and translational research. FLF retains Freeman Philanthropic Services, LLC to assist with this crucial recruitment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development function and build a scalable fundraising program for global growth.
• Personally identify, engage, cultivate, and solicit transformational gifts from a global donor base.
• Create and market FLF’s case for support, positioning translational research to attract donors and establish FLF as a top destination for cancer philanthropy.
• Manage a small team (two full-time fundraising professionals) and collaborate with FLF’s Science, Patient and Delivery, and Operations teams to ensure credible proposals and deliverables.
• Develop and implement processes, best practices, and donor stewardship to sustain long-term philanthropic revenue and growth.
• Engage FLF’s Co-Founders, Global CEO, and Board members in public outreach and fundraising activities.
• Identify opportunities to expand global fundraising and earned income through philanthropists, trusts, foundations, corporations, and strategic partnerships.

Qualifications

• Seasoned fundraiser with gravitas, credibility, and a proven track record of securing transformational gifts.
• Resourceful, entrepreneurial leader capable of building and carrying a portfolio of prospects, including domestic and international donors.
• Experience creating and executing global fundraising strategies and donor engagement in multiple regions.
• Ability to develop a disciplined fundraising program with robust data, processes, and donor stewardship.
• Strong collaboration skills to work with science, operations, and leadership teams.

Position Details

• Seniority level: Executive
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Non-profit leadership / Fundraising
• Remote employment in the Eastern Time Zone
• Base pay range: $200,000.00 per year – $210,000.00 per year
• Additional pay ranges and local market variations may apply; discuss with the recruiter

Additional notes: The Follicular Lymphoma Foundation is focused on catalyzing research and delivering patient outcomes. This description reflects the information provided for the Chief Development Officer role as retained by Freeman Philanthropic Services, LLC.