Chief Development Officer

Aspen Leadership Group is proud to partner with the Carver in the search for a Chief Development Officer.

Description

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Carver seeks a Chief Development Officer with the ability and drive needed to reimagine the future of fundraising and secure innovative financing to amplify the impact of the Carver. The Chief Development Officer will play a critical role in shaping and executing a bold, multi-year strategic development plan designed to diversify and significantly increase philanthropic revenue for the Carver, a rapidly growing nonprofit with a unique business model. This newly created and pivotal leadership role represents a major organizational investment in the Carver's long-term vision for growth, innovation, and sustainability.

The successful candidate will thrive in the Carver's dynamic and entrepreneurial environment and build a high-performing development team that embodies creativity, collaboration, and a shared commitment to excellence. The Carver is poised for tremendous growth — and seeks candidates with the vision and skills necessary to take the Carver to the next level of fundraising.

The Chief Development Officer will play a central role in shaping the future of an organization renowned for its transformative impact on young people's lives. Working closely with the Chief Executive Officer, executive team, and board of directors, the Chief Development Officer will set clear objectives and key results, ensuring alignment with the organization's mission and long-term goals.

The Chief Development Officer will bring an entrepreneurial mindset to the identification of emerging trends and innovative fundraising models, moving beyond traditional nonprofit fundraising to drive sustainable growth and advocate for the Carver's mission, fostering a culture of philanthropy across the institution. Overseeing a comprehensive development program, the Chief Development Officer will manage major gifts, annual giving, corporate and foundation relations, planned giving, government grants, and capital campaigns, while personally cultivating and stewarding a portfolio of principal and transformational donors.

The Chief Development Officer will cultivate strategic partnerships with corporations, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals to maximize philanthropic investment in the Carver.

A bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least eight years of progressive development leadership experience, preferably within a large, complex nonprofit organization, is preferred. The Carver will consider candidates with a broad range of backgrounds. If you are excited about this role and feel that you can contribute to the Carver, but your experience does not exactly align with every qualification listed above, we encourage you to apply. All applications must be accompanied by a cover letter and résumé. Cover letters should be responsive to the mission of the Carver as well as the responsibilities and qualifications presented in the prospectus.

The salary range for this position is $140,000 to $150,000 annually.

The Carver is committed to the inclusion of all qualified candidates. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or participating in the selection process, please contact Michael Carver at michaelcarver@aspenleadershipgroup.com.