Chief Growth & Fundraising Officer

Association of Fundraising Professionals; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Association of Fundraising Professionals seeks a Chief Development Officer to lead fundraising strategy and grow philanthropic support, sustaining operating, capital, and endowment funds. The role requires strategic leadership, donor stewardship, and collaboration with senior leadership to advance the mission.

The Chief Development Officer will oversee donor recognition, ethics compliance, and work with elected officials and volunteers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master’s preferred in nonprofit/related field.
• CFRE credential preferred.
• 8–10+ years of progressive fundraising and development experience expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for fundraising initiatives and donor relations.
• Oversee donor stewardship and recognition programs to strengthen giving.
• Lead a team of development professionals; set performance metrics and targets.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and communications to align campaigns and policies.
• Represent the organization at events and in the community to enhance visibility.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Donor management

Strategic planning

Budget management

Donor-centric relationships

Ethical compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in nonprofit management or related field

CFRE preferred

Tools

Blackbaud

Job description

Association of Fundraising Professionals seeks a Chief Development Officer to lead fundraising strategy and grow philanthropic support, sustaining operating, capital, and endowment funds. The role requires strategic leadership, donor stewardship, and collaboration with senior leadership to advance the mission.

The Chief Development Officer will oversee donor recognition, ethics compliance, and work with elected officials and volunteers.