CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

Operation End Starvation; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Operation End Starvation is seeking a strategic Chief Development Officer to lead private philanthropic strategy, performance, and development initiatives. You will report to the CEO and guide the fundraising function, aligning it with overall mission and growth goals.

The role demands building high-performing teams, engaging with major donors, foundations, and corporate partners, and creating scalable systems to sustain transformational support and long-term impact.

Qualifications

• Lead private philanthropic strategy and development for the organization.
• Oversee performance metrics and board/executive engagement.
• Build and develop a high-performing philanthropy team and partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy.
• Cultivate relationships with individuals, families, foundations, and corporations.
• Implement systems to measure impact and sustain growth.

Job description

FREQUENT TRAVEL TO WASHINGTON, D.C., ADDITIONAL DOMESTIC AND GLOBAL TRAVEL

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and serving as a member of OES’s senior leadership team, the Chief Development Officer (CDO) will be accountable for OES’s private philanthropic strategy, performance, and development function.

Leveraging the 3x match that OES has negotiated with the USG ($1 from philanthropy unlocks $3 from the USG) the CDO will build and lead a focused, high-performing philanthropic function capable of securing transformational support from individuals, families, foundations, family offices, corporations, and other private funding partners. The role will combine enterprise-level strategy, ultra-major gift fundraising, campaign leadership, team development, board and executive engagement, and the creation of the systems and discipline required for sustainable growth.