Chief Development Officer - Fundraising & Strategy

ROME GROUP; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

The Women’s Safe House in St. Louis is seeking a seasoned Chief Development Officer to lead fundraising, donor relations, and nonprofit strategy. You will guide the Development Department, partner with the CEO and Board, and expand community partnerships to support survivors in the St.

Louis region. The role requires five years of fundraising experience with at least three in leadership, a bachelor’s degree, and knowledge of CRM systems.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of progressively responsible experience in nonprofit fundraising, development, or advancement with at least three years in leadership or supervisory roles.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and executive fundraising experience is required.
• CFRE, graduate education, major campaign experience, and Raiser’s Edge experience are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a comprehensive development strategy including individual and corporate giving, major gifts, foundations, planned giving, sponsorships, campaigns, and events.
• Oversee donor cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and retention while expanding philanthropic support.
• Provide strategic oversight of marketing, communications, brand, volunteer engagement, and community outreach.
• Build relationships with CEO, Board, donors, partners, and community leaders to diversify and grow resources.

Skills

Fundraising leadership

Donor relations

Strategic planning

Nonprofit leadership

Board collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

CFRE preferred

Tools

Raiser’s Edge

CRM systems

Job description

The Women’s Safe House in St. Louis is seeking a seasoned Chief Development Officer to lead fundraising, donor relations, and nonprofit strategy. You will guide the Development Department, partner with the CEO and Board, and expand community partnerships to support survivors in the St.

Louis region. The role requires five years of fundraising experience with at least three in leadership, a bachelor’s degree, and knowledge of CRM systems.