Chief Growth Officer

Alliance for a Healthier Generation; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 167,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO

100% remote work

Competitive health benefits

Professional development

401(k) employer match

Job summary

Alliance for a Healthier Generation seeks a Chief Growth Officer to lead fundraising, partnerships, and external visibility. The role reports to the CEO and sits on the Executive Leadership Team, guiding growth strategies across philanthropy, partnerships, marketing, and communications.

The CGO will drive a diversified funding portfolio, strengthen brand presence, and serve as a primary external voice for the organization, with about 30% travel and a fully remote work setup.

Qualifications

• Ten or more years of progressive senior leadership experience in development, partnerships, revenue generation, or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Lead an organization-wide fundraising and revenue strategy.
• Oversee a diversified revenue portfolio across foundations, corporations, individual donors, and funders.
• Cultivate and steward major funder relationships and explore new funding models and revenue opportunities.
• Partner with the CEO and leadership team to achieve philanthropic goals and support funder relations.
• Foster a growth-oriented culture with innovation and data-driven decision making.
• Shape corporate partnerships, CSR, sponsorships, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Translate complex work into funder-facing narratives and elevate external visibility.

Skills

Fundraising leadership

Partnership management

Marketing & communications

Revenue strategy

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

About Alliance for a Healthier Generation

Alliance for a Healthier Generation is a leading national nonprofit dedicated to advancing equitable whole child health by creating healthier school environments. Since 2005, we have partnered with over 58,000 school communities across all 50 states, reaching more than 31.5 million young people.

Position Overview

Alliance for a Healthier Generation seeks a Chief Growth Officer (CGO) to lead the next chapter of the organization's fundraising, partnerships, and external visibility. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and serving as a member of the Executive Leadership Team, the CGO will lead an integrated growth strategy that brings together philanthropic fundraising, corporate partnerships, marketing, and communications in service of the organization's mission and long-term sustainability.

The CGO joins Healthier Generation at a pivotal moment. Following a period of organizational change and strategic refinement, the organization is focused on improving its brand identity and awareness as well as strengthening and diversifying its revenue base. The CGO will play a central role in turning that increased visibility into funder engagement, strategic partnerships, and sustainable revenue, and will serve alongside the CEO as a primary external voice for the organization.

Key Areas of Responsibility

Revenue Strategy and Fundraising

Lead an organization-wide fundraising and revenue strategy that meets near-term needs and builds lasting financial sustainability.

• Develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising and revenue strategy that addresses immediate funding priorities while building long-term financial sustainability.
• Oversee a diversified revenue portfolio across foundations, corporations, individual donors, and public and institutional funders, with clear goals and accountability for performance.
• Personally cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of major funder and partner relationships, and identify new funding models and revenue opportunities across philanthropic, healthcare, education, public sector, and mission-aligned markets.
• Partner closely with the CEO and Executive Leadership Team to advance philanthropic goals, preparing and supporting executive leaders in their funder relationships.
• Foster a growth-oriented culture that encourages innovation, calculated risk-taking, and continuous improvement.
• Use pipeline data and performance analytics to forecast revenue, track progress, and guide investment decisions.

Corporate Partnerships and Engagement

Grow corporate investment and engagement in ways that advance both partner goals and Healthier Generation's mission.

• Build and expand corporate partnerships, including corporate social responsibility (CSR) investments, cause marketing, sponsorships, and employee engagement opportunities.
• Design partnership offerings that align corporate partners' priorities with Healthier Generation's mission and deliver meaningful, measurable activation.
• Strengthen and grow existing partnerships while identifying new strategic alliances across sectors.

Marketing, Brand, and Communications

Elevate Healthier Generation's visibility and voice so that its impact is clearly understood, widely seen, and compelling to funders and partners.

• Develop and execute an integrated marketing and communications strategy focused on funders, corporate partners, policymakers, health leaders, and other external stakeholders.
• Translate complex, multifaceted work into clear and compelling narratives that resonate across diverse audiences.
• Oversee media relations, digital engagement, content strategy, thought leadership, and crisis communications, ensuring brand consistency across all channels.
• Serve, alongside the CEO, as a visible spokesperson for Healthier Generation in funder meetings, conferences, media, and public forums.
• Advise the CEO, Board of Directors, and Executive Leadership Team on communications, reputation management, and stakeholder engagement.

Team Leadership and Organizational Culture

Lead and support the Strategic Development and Marketing and Communications teams with clarity, care, and accountability.

• Lead, support, and develop the Strategic Development and Marketing and Communications teams.
• Foster a collaborative, transparent, and supportive team culture, rebuilding momentum following a period of organizational change.
• Set clear priorities and decision-making processes, seeking team input and making timely, well-communicated decisions.
• Provide coaching and mentorship and foster a culture of feedback.

Executive Leadership

Contribute to organization-wide strategy as a collaborative member of the Executive Leadership Team.

• Serve as an active member of the Executive Leadership Team, contributing to organizational strategy, decision-making, and performance.
• Help shape a multi-year strategic roadmap that aligns organizational vision, operations, staffing, and revenue.
• Build shared understanding of growth priorities across the Executive Leadership Team and the organization.
• Promote cross-functional collaboration and lead change initiatives that support growth and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Ten or more years of progressive senior leadership experience in development, partnerships, revenue generation, or related fields, including experience leading teams.
• A demonstrated record of leading fundraising strategy at scale and securing significant investment from diverse philanthropic, corporate, and institutional sources.
• Experience building and activating corporate partnerships, including CSR, cause marketing, or employee engagement initiatives.
• Experience leading or overseeing marketing and communications, with skill in translating complex work into compelling, funder-facing narratives.
• Established relationships within the philanthropic and business communities, and the ability to build new networks.
• Experience leading teams through change.
• Strong public speaking and presentation skills, with comfort representing an organization to senior and diverse audiences.
• Experience serving as a strategic advisor to executive leadership and boards.
• Experience within nonprofit, social impact, healthcare, public health, education, or other mission-driven organizations; familiarity with the K-12 education or child health landscape is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A commitment to Healthier Generation's mission of advancing equitable health and well-being for children, families, and communities.

Leadership Attributes

• Emotional intelligence and active listening.
• A collaborative, relationship-oriented approach that builds trust internally and externally.
• Sound, transparent decision-making and the ability to bring leaders and teams into alignment.
• Adaptability and resilience in a fast-moving environment with competing priorities.
• Strategic vision paired with creativity, collaborative problem-solving, and a drive to learn.
• A commitment to equity and inclusion in how they lead, partner, and represent the organization.

Compensation and Benefits

This is a remote, full-time, exempt position. Travel for this role is expected to be up to 30%. The expected salary range for this position is $166,500 to $185,000 and will be competitive and commensurate with experience.

At Healthier Generation, we believe in a holistic approach to rewarding and supporting staff. We balance financial stability with competitive pay, meaningful benefits, and unmatched schedule flexibility. Highlights of our benefits package include:

• Flexible PTO
• 100% remote work with a flexible work environment
• Competitive health benefits program with employer contributions
• Professional development and learning opportunities
• 401(k) employer match of up to 4%, fully vested upon hire
• Annual stipend of $1,500 (distributed per paycheck) to support communication and wellness needs

Remote employees are required to have a safe, quiet, and distraction-free workspace, including a reliable and effective internet connection (minimum of 20 Mbps download and 8 Mbps upload). You can test your internet speed at https://www.speedtest.net/. This position is classified as at-will employment. Nothing in this job posting or subsequent employment communications should be construed as creating a contractual agreement for employment for a specific duration.

Statement on Inclusivity and Non-Discrimination

Alliance for a Healthier Generation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.