Chief Development Officer: Fundraising Growth & Impact Leader

Prismhr Hire; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle of Philanthropy is seeking a Chief Development Officer to lead fundraising, with a focus on foundation grants and major gifts, to support independent journalism and nonprofit capacity-building.

You will partner with the CEO, Chief Revenue Officer, and Chief Content Officer to design strategy, grow a durable development program, and build a team capable of driving a multi-year philanthropic plan and a potential campaign for our 40th anniversary in 2028.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive development experience, with a demonstrated track record of closing large foundation grants as well as major gifts from individuals.
• Experience raising money for organizations that focus on big ideas, such as colleges and museums; experience raising money for media organizations is a plus.
• Proven ability to work as a strategic partner to executive leadership and boards
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; a compelling and authentic storyteller
• Comfortable working independently and managing up without direct staff support

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a comprehensive development strategy, building on our successful foundation grant seeking
• Expand the number of foundations who provide support to the Chronicle, focusing both on support for specific programs and unrestricted funding
• Serve as a thought partner to the CEO in articulating programs, new initiatives, and the overarching impact and ambitions of The Chronicle.
• Examine the potential for attracting support from individuals, focusing on major and planned gifts
• Collaborate with our earned-revenue team to build strategic partnerships and other opportunities
• Work with the Chronicle’s leadership team to build a culture of philanthropy in the organization, ensuring that all parts of the organization work together to carry out ambitious projects to serve the nonprofit world.
• Recommend annual fundraising targets (realistic yet ambitious) to the CEO and CFO and build a three-year philanthropic plan that allows The Chronicle to expand service to the sector.

Skills

Fundraising strategy

Foundation grants

Major gifts

Donor relations

Strategic leadership

Communication

Job description

The Chronicle of Philanthropy is seeking a Chief Development Officer to lead fundraising, with a focus on foundation grants and major gifts, to support independent journalism and nonprofit capacity-building.

You will partner with the CEO, Chief Revenue Officer, and Chief Content Officer to design strategy, grow a durable development program, and build a team capable of driving a multi-year philanthropic plan and a potential campaign for our 40th anniversary in 2028.