Chief Development Officer (CDO)
- Posted
- 1 month ago
- Employment type
- Full-Time, Exempt
- Location
- Pasadena, CA
- Closing date
About this organization
Do you want to make a difference in the lives of families facing homelessness? Do you thrive in roles where strategy, relationships, and execution come together to drive lasting impact? Are you searching for not just a job, but a calling? Door of Hope, a Christian nonprofit that serves families facing homelessness, is looking for a Chief Development Officer (CDO) to lead our fundraising strategy and grow the resources that make our mission possible.
About this job
In this role, you will lead Door of Hope’s fundraising strategy, overseeing all development functions and partnering with the CEO to maximize major gifts and long-term revenue growth.
Roles & responsibilities
Responsibilities
+Fundraising Strategy & Revenue Ownership
Own and execute Door of Hope’s comprehensive fundraising strategy, including donor acquisition, first-time donor conversion, retention, and growth across individual and institutional giving
Drive growth across all revenue streams, including individuals, foundations, churches, businesses, community groups, and government funding
+Team Leadership & Execution Alignment
Set and monitor clear priorities, direction and measurable goals for department
Oversee and develop a team of five full-time staff (Associate Director of Development, Impact Officer, Communications Manager, Community Engagement Manager and Development Associate), ensuring strong performance, alignment, and professional growth
Collaborate cross-functionally with programs, finance, and marketing to align funding strategy with organizational priorities
Engage and mobilize Board of Directors and Development Committee in fundraising efforts
+Donor & Institutional Engagement Strategy
Lead major donor strategy and portfolio management, including personal management of high-capacity donors ($10K+ donors with a portfolio of 50-60 donors) and driving CEO’s engagement in top-tier relationships ($25K+ donors with a portfolio of 30+ donors and 10+ foundations)
Oversee institutional funding strategy, including foundations (in partnership with contract grant writer), corporate partnerships and church engagement (in partnership with ADD), and government (in partnership with CEO)
Define donor segmentation, engagement strategies, and moves management, ensuring clear pathways for acquisition, retention, and upgrade across all donor levels
+Marketing, Visibility & Events
Ensure marketing and brand strategy effectively support fundraising, driving awareness, engagement, and donor acquisition
Oversee fundraising events and external engagement opportunities as strategic tools for visibility, relationship building, and revenue generation
+Systems, Pipeline & Performance Management
Ensure effective use of CRM and pipeline systems, establishing clear expectations for tracking, reporting, and performance visibility (in partnership with CRM and EA roles)
Analyze data to inform and improve fundraising performance and strategy
Ensure timely acknowledgements, receipting and donor recognition and stewardship.
Qualifications
8+ years in nonprofit development, including 4+ years in a leadership/management position
Proven success securing major gifts ($25K+)
Exceptional written and verbal communication
Strong leadership and strategic planning skills
Salary
$150,000-$170,000, depending on experience
To apply
Please submit an application using this link: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/4132125/Door-of-Hope/Chief-Development-Officer-CDO