Chief Development Officer

Hope For Haiti•Stamford, CT

23h•$120,000 - $135,000•Remote

About The Position

Reporting directly to the CEO, the Chief Development Officer (CDO) is a key member of the senior leadership team and will lead Hope for Haiti’s fundraising, relationship building and donor engagement strategy. The CDO is responsible for cultivating and stewarding major donors, overseeing development operations, engaging the Board of Directors in fundraising, and ensuring a best-in-class donor journey. The CDO will directly manage the Development Team and serve as the primary liaison to the Development Committee of the Board. The role also includes oversight of donor-facing communications, marketing, and events, in collaboration with communications staff. The leadership of the CDO will be instrumental in cultivating a culture of philanthropic excellence, driving impact, and fostering enduring connections between Hope for Haiti donors and our mission.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred (Public Policy, International Development, Business, Communications, or related field).
8–10 years of progressive experience in nonprofit development, preferably with an international focus.
Proven track record of securing six- and seven-figure gifts from individuals, foundations, and corporations.
Demonstrated success engaging and mobilizing Board members in fundraising efforts.
Strong leadership experience managing diverse teams and fundraising portfolios.
Experience with grants management, compliance, and reporting.
Proficiency with Salesforce and donor management systems.
Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, with excellent organizational and strategic planning skills.
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally to Haiti as needed.

Responsibilities

Developing and Implementing Hope for Haiti Donor Journey: Developing and implementing a standard donor journey that is integrated into all aspects of Hope for Haiti.
Primary Contact for Donor Inquiries: Serving as the main point of contact for all donor inquiries.
Expanding and Enriching Donor Relationships: Utilizing direct communication and in-person meetings to enhance existing donor relationships, including with gift-in-kind donors.
Donor Recognition/Expansion Events: Support with organizing events to recognize donors and facilitate expansion of the donor base.
Meeting with Potential, New, and Existing Donors: Engaging with potential, new, and existing donors enhances donor education, giving, advocacy, and commitment.
Reporting to Development Committee: Serve as main Liaison to Hope for Haiti’s Development Committee on relevant development matters.
Multi-Channel Donor Experience Strategy: Collaborating with leadership to create and execute a multi-channel donor experience strategy.
Staying Current on Macroeconomic Issues: Keeping abreast of macroeconomic issues affecting donor engagement.
Provide strategic leadership and day-to-day management of the Development Team.
Oversee grant development, solicitation, and reporting; ensure 100% compliance with requirements.
Establish annual revenue goals, monitor progress, and provide regular updates to the CEO and Board.
Ensure full utilization of Salesforce as the central platform for donor management and data analysis.
Oversee the development of donor-focused marketing materials, campaigns, and updates.
Provide leadership on the Annual Report, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.
Partner with communications staff to ensure consistent messaging across website, social media, and PR efforts.
Review data and analytics to evaluate the effectiveness of campaigns and recommend improvements.