Chief Fundraising & Growth Officer

GO Project; New York (NY); On-site; USD 145,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The GO Project seeks a Chief Development Officer to lead and execute its fundraising strategy in New York City. This senior role will forecast revenue, cultivate donor relations, and close gifts, grants, and sponsorships to support a $3.2 million budget.

You will manage a small team and work with the Executive Director and stakeholders to grow a sustainable revenue portfolio. Ideal candidates bring mission-driven leadership, a track record of multi-channel fundraising success, and strong

Qualifications

• 5+ years of fundraising leadership in education or youth development nonprofits.
• Experience in cultivating and closing diverse revenue streams (gifts, sponsorships, grants).
• Ability to translate organizational strategy into actionable fundraising plans.

Responsibilities

• Forecast, cultivate, and close on diverse revenue opportunities to meet/exceed $3.2M budget.
• Increase contributions through gifts, sponsorships, and grants; supervise fundraising initiatives.
• Lead events, campaigns, and communications to advance fundraising goals.
• Collaborate with senior leadership, vendors, and consultants to optimize portfolio performance.

Skills

Fundraising strategy

Grants management

Major gifts

Board relations

Donor communications

Team leadership

Event planning

Marketing communications

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

The GO Project seeks a Chief Development Officer to lead and execute its fundraising strategy in New York City. This senior role will forecast revenue, cultivate donor relations, and close gifts, grants, and sponsorships to support a $3.2 million budget.

You will manage a small team and work with the Executive Director and stakeholders to grow a sustainable revenue portfolio. Ideal candidates bring mission-driven leadership, a track record of multi-channel fundraising success, and strong