Chief Development Officer: Major Gifts Leader

Afpgpc; Ewing Township (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Greenwood House in Ewing, NJ is seeking a results‑driven Chief Development Officer to lead fundraising, with emphasis on major gifts and donor engagement. You will satisfy donors, align with the CEO and board, and drive a robust donor strategy.

You will oversee donor communications, annual giving programs, and a potential future capital campaign, while mentoring staff and volunteers to expand the philanthropic footprint across the organization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of fundraising experience, including significant major gift experience.
• Proven success cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major donors.
• Experience managing donor portfolios and collaborating with boards and senior leadership.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a portfolio of major donors through cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Identify prospects and develop personalized fundraising strategies.
• Conduct donor meetings, prepare proposals, and solicit major gifts.
• Partner with the CEO, boards, and volunteers to strengthen fundraising relationships.
• Establish annual fundraising goals, major gift strategies, and plans for a future comprehensive campaign.
• Develop donor communications, briefing materials, and stewardship opportunities.
• Supervise the Development Associate and support annual giving, special events, and development operations.
• Strengthen fundraising systems and foster a culture of philanthropy.

Skills

Major gifts

Donor relations

Communication

Portfolio management

Leadership

Donor databases

Tools

Donor databases

Job description

Greenwood House in Ewing, NJ is seeking a results‑driven Chief Development Officer to lead fundraising, with emphasis on major gifts and donor engagement. You will satisfy donors, align with the CEO and board, and drive a robust donor strategy.

You will oversee donor communications, annual giving programs, and a potential future capital campaign, while mentoring staff and volunteers to expand the philanthropic footprint across the organization.