Chief Development Officer

Covenant House Greater Washington; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Covenant House Greater Washington is seeking a Chief Development Officer to plan, develop, maintain, and grow a comprehensive fundraising program across private and public sources for youth ages 18–24 experiencing homelessness. The role emphasizes building immediate, compassionate donor engagement and aligning resources with wraparound services in a mission-driven environment.

The CDO will lead fundraising strategy, coordinate diverse donor and stakeholder audiences, and work within a

Responsibilities

• Lead fundraising strategy and program growth across private and public channels.
• Oversee multi-audience development programs including housing, workforce readiness, and supportive services.
• Report to the CEO and participate in the executive leadership team.

Job description

The client seeks a Chief Development Officer to plan, develop, maintain, and continuously grow a comprehensive private and public, multi-channel, multi-audience fundraising program. This role supports a mission serving youth ages 18–24 who are experiencing homelessness, disconnection, and exploitation by helping sustain the resources required to deliver safe, wraparound services.

The Chief Development Officer will lead fundraising strategy and program growth, ensuring aligned efforts across donor and stakeholder audiences. The position works within a mission-focused environment grounded in core values such as immediacy, sanctuary, value communication, structure, and choice, emphasizing welcoming support and authentic relationships. The CDO reports to the Chief Executive Officer and is part of the executive leadership team.

The ideal candidate is an intuitive, energetic, organized, and compassionate leader with a passion for advancing the mission and vision of The client and with demonstrated fundraising skill and experience. The role is expected to cultivate and maintain development initiatives that strengthen support for comprehensive services, including housing, workforce readiness, job placement, case management, mental health support, and drop-in services.