Chief Growth & Philanthropy Officer

Ohelfamily; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 260,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohel Children’s Home and Family Services in New York seeks an accomplished Chief Development and Strategic Officer to lead fundraising and set national expansion strategy. The role reports to the CEO and will shape philanthropic capacity and visibility while aligning with operating, capital, and endowment funding.

The ideal candidate brings a proven fundraising track record, strong board engagement experience, strategic leadership abilities, and excellent communication and digital engagement

Qualifications

• Proven and substantial track record in fundraising, including major gifts, unrestricted funds, and capital campaigns.
• Experience engaging nonprofit Boards and senior leaders across business and professional sector.
• Strong strategic thinking, organizational development, and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication, public speaking, and relationship-building abilities.
• Experience leveraging technology and digital platforms to support development and outreach.

Responsibilities

• Execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy that supports Ohel’s operating, capital, and endowment needs.
• Cultivate and secure major gifts, with a strong emphasis on unrestricted and transformational funding.
• Partner with other members of the senior team to strategize and execute plans for further expansion of Ohel’s programs and services on a national level.
• Introduce and engage new donors, foundations, and philanthropic partners across multiple regions.
• Partner with and inspire Board members and senior volunteers to strengthen fundraising outcomes.
• Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing development team.
• In collaboration with other senior team leaders, leverage technology, public speaking, and social media to support the organization.

Skills

Fundraising

Major gifts

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Digital platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Ohel Children’s Home and Family Services in New York seeks an accomplished Chief Development and Strategic Officer to lead fundraising and set national expansion strategy. The role reports to the CEO and will shape philanthropic capacity and visibility while aligning with operating, capital, and endowment funding.

The ideal candidate brings a proven fundraising track record, strong board engagement experience, strategic leadership abilities, and excellent communication and digital engagement