Chief Development & Philanthropy Officer

Blooloop; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

Short-term disability and life保险

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off and federal holidays

Job summary

The Air Force Museum Foundation in Dayton, Ohio seeks an experienced Chief Development Officer to drive its comprehensive fundraising program. You will lead philanthropy growth, donor retention and development team's performance, while working closely with the CEO and Museum leadership to secure six-figure gifts and multi-year commitments.

The role requires strategic fundraising leadership, donor education, and collaboration across departments to advance the Foundation's mission and impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field or experience.
• Progressive fundraising experience with leadership of teams and budgets.
• Proven ability to secure major gifts and multi-year commitments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement annual and multiyear fundraising strategies.
• Set fundraising goals for unrestricted, restricted, capital and endowment support.
• Manage a portfolio of major donors and secure significant gifts.
• Lead planned giving strategies and donor stewardship.
• Oversee donor relations programs including acquisition, renewals and upgrades.
• Direct fundraising appeals via mail, email, digital, and recurring gifts.
• Cultivate corporate sponsors, foundations and institutional donors.
• Lead sponsorship strategies for events and programs.
• Collaborate with Marketing on fundraising communications and impact reporting.
• Oversee revenue forecasting and development budget.

Skills

Fundraising leadership

Donor relations

Strategic planning

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

CFRE certification

Tools

Raiser's Edge NXT

Job description

The Air Force Museum Foundation in Dayton, Ohio seeks an experienced Chief Development Officer to drive its comprehensive fundraising program. You will lead philanthropy growth, donor retention and development team's performance, while working closely with the CEO and Museum leadership to secure six-figure gifts and multi-year commitments.

The role requires strategic fundraising leadership, donor education, and collaboration across departments to advance the Foundation's mission and impact.