Chief Development Officer: Global Fundraising Leader

American Humane Society

Washington (District of Columbia)

Hybrid

USD 230,000 - 250,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

American Humane Society, based in Washington, DC, seeks a Chief Development Officer to drive revenue growth and expand philanthropic resources. The CDO will partner with executive leadership to set and meet aggressive fundraising goals, manage a high-performing team, and broaden donor engagement nationally and globally.

Hybrid work options and a leadership role in major gifts are featured aspects of this opportunity.

Qualifications

Minimum 10 years of experience in senior fundraising leadership roles in organizations of similar size and complexity.
Proven experience leading a team of fundraising professionals in the nonprofit sector.
Demonstrated track record of meeting or exceeding fundraising and budget goals.
Successful experience identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding high level donors.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to summarize issues concisely.

Responsibilities

Lead development strategies and oversee fundraising programs aligned with the 2030 Strategic Plan.
Cultivate and solicit high-level donors, managing portfolios with multi-figure gifts.
Build broad donor networks and expand fundraising into new markets.
Provide strategic oversight of philanthropy events and major campaigns to maximize revenue.
Collaborate with senior leadership to align fundraising with program priorities and growth.