CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

Metrocrest Services•Carrollton, TX

7h•Onsite

About The Position

This is more than a fundraising role - it is an opportunity to help shape the future of community impact. Metrocrest Services is seeking an experienced and passionate Chief Development Officer to join our leadership team and lead a dynamic development program that fuels transformational work across North Texas. The ideal candidate will bring strategic vision, strong relationship-building skills, and a deep belief in the power of philanthropy to change lives. As Metrocrest Services continues to expand innovative programs and deepen its reach, the Chief Development Officer will play a central role in connecting donors, partners, and the community to a mission that creates pathways to stability, dignity, and opportunity. OUR VISION: To Build a Thriving Community for ALL Metrocrest Services is a team of volunteers, nonprofit partners, donors, and employees who exist to carry out our Mission To Empower individuals to achieve self-sufficiency and foster independence. Our Core Values are principle-based tenets that guide our actions, behaviors, and decisions and are necessary in our effort to achieve our Mission and drive our Vision. Our Core Values are: Start with a “YES” Attitude: Working together to find solutions Celebrate Differences: Show others dignity, respect, and inclusion while honoring everyone’s experiences and unique contributions Be Kind: Make a choice to be kind to ALL through empathy and understanding Choose Joy: Joy is an attitude; Pursue it every day Embrace Change: A willingness to be open-minded and collaborative while accepting that change is an integral part of making our organization stronger We are looking for team members whose values align with ours and who are compassionate, professional, and committed to serving their neighbors in need. You’ll Love Working Here Because We… Have a warm, caring work environment and culture Communicate and collaborate as a team Are passionate about our team members and those we serve Have a leadership team that wants to do the right thing and is open to new ideas The Opportunity As part of Metrocrest Services executive team, the Chief Development Officer (CDO) is a strategic executive leader responsible for designing and executing a comprehensive fundraising strategy that generates multi-million-dollar annual revenue growth. Reporting directly to the CEO and serving as a member of the executive leadership team, the CDO will build, lead, and scale a high-performing development department with a strong emphasis on: Major Gifts Planned Giving Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) Corporate & Foundation Partnerships Volunteer Engagement that Drives Revenue The CDO must have a proven track record of personally securing and leading teams to secure seven-figure gifts and multi-million-dollar annual fundraising portfolios.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Minimum of 10+ years of progressive fundraising experience, with at least 5 years in senior leadership
Demonstrated success leading teams that have raised multiple millions of dollars annually
Proven personal track record of securing six- and seven-figure major gifts
Deep experience in major gifts, planned giving, and Donor Advised Fund strategy
Experience building and managing development teams with measurable performance outcomes
Strong knowledge of CRM systems, donor analytics, and moves management
Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and executive presence skills

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree
Active membership in the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) strongly preferred
CFRE (Certified Fund Raising Executive) credential
Experience working closely with boards and executive leadership in high-growth nonprofit environment

Responsibilities

Strategic Fundraising Leadership
Develop and implement a multi-year comprehensive fundraising strategy aligned with organizational growth goals
Build and manage a diversified revenue portfolio including major gifts, planned giving, DAFs, corporate sponsorships, foundations, and individual donors
Establish clear annual revenue targets and performance benchmarks that drive measurable results
Partner with the CEO and Board to cultivate, solicit, and steward top-tier donors
Major Gifts & Donor Advised Funds
Manage a personal portfolio of high-capacity donors and prospects (six- and seven-figure potential)
Lead strategy for identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major donors
Develop and execute strategies to secure gifts through Donor Advised Funds
Implement sophisticated moves management systems to grow gift size and lifetime donor value
Planned Giving
Design and scale a robust planned giving program, including bequests, charitable trusts, and other legacy gifts
Create marketing and donor education strategies to promote legacy giving
Build long-term relationships that convert major donors into planned giving supporters
Volunteer & Board Engagement for Fundraising
Design and implement a volunteer engagement strategy that directly supports fundraising growth
Equip board members and key volunteers with tools, training, and accountability structures to actively participate in cultivation and solicitation
Develop ambassador programs that convert volunteers into donors and donor advocates
Team Leadership & Department Management
Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing development team
Build a culture of accountability, data-driven performance, and revenue results
Oversee CRM strategy, donor pipeline management, and performance reporting
Ensure consistent donor stewardship and high-quality communications
External Representation
Serve as a key ambassador for the organization in the community
Represent the organization at donor meetings, events, and partnership engagements
Strengthen relationships with corporate, foundation, and philanthropic leaders