Chief Development Officer — National Fundraising Leader

Family Promise, Inc.; Summit (NJ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Family Promise National is seeking a Chief Development Officer to lead philanthropic revenue growth and donor engagement across a federated network. You will set strategic fundraising direction, personally cultivate major donors, and oversee campaigns, budgets, and a growing Development team.

The role blends strategy with hands-on relationship building, ensuring sustainable revenue growth and strong donor stewardship across national and affiliate partners.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive fundraising leadership experience.
• Proven track record securing major gifts of $1M+ and managing donor portfolios.
• Experience planning and leading large campaigns (capital, comprehensive, or major).
• Strong ability to translate strategy into annual and multi‑year revenue goals.
• Experience with federated organizations and donor stewardship.

Responsibilities

• Set philanthropic growth strategy with executive leadership.
• Lead and develop the Development team and budget.
• Cultivate major donors and institutional partners.
• Oversee campaigns from readiness to stewardship and fulfillment.
• Ensure ethical fundraising practices and data systems integrity.

Skills

Fundraising leadership

Major gifts

Donor relations

Strategic fundraising

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

CFRE (preferred)

Tools

CRM systems

Donor data analytics

Job description

Family Promise National is seeking a Chief Development Officer to lead philanthropic revenue growth and donor engagement across a federated network. You will set strategic fundraising direction, personally cultivate major donors, and oversee campaigns, budgets, and a growing Development team.

The role blends strategy with hands-on relationship building, ensuring sustainable revenue growth and strong donor stewardship across national and affiliate partners.