Role Description

The Chief Development Officer (CDO) at the Colorectal Cancer Alliance will lead and execute a bold revenue growth strategy, building a high-performance culture of philanthropy that drives accountability, donor-centricity, and measurable results.

• Own revenue performance and compliance across all funding streams — Corporate, Consumer Brands & Foundation Giving, Industry Giving, Individual Giving, Community Fundraising/Peer-to-Peer Giving.
• Personally manage and grow a portfolio of six and seven-figure donors and corporate partners.
• Lead 5 senior leaders and a 15+ person Development Team.
• Spearhead growth from $21M to $60M within three years.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success scaling revenue in a complex nonprofit or mission-driven organization.
• Track record of personally securing and closing six and seven-figure gifts.
• Experience leading comprehensive fundraising campaigns, preferably $25M+.
• Strong ability to translate bold vision into measurable goals.
• Experience leading, mentoring, and holding accountable high-performing fundraising teams.
• Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with CEOs, executive teams, and boards.
• Broad knowledge of corporate partnerships, foundation giving, individual major gifts, community fundraising/peer-to-peer fundraising.
• Proven ability to embed a culture of philanthropy across an organization.
• Demonstrated ability to build trust and align diverse stakeholders.

Requirements

• Strong leadership and strategic planning skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Proficiency in fundraising software and data analysis.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits available for this role.
• Competitive non-profit salary, typically ranging from $230,000-$250,000, based on experience and qualifications.

Company Description

The Colorectal Cancer Alliance is a national nonprofit organization committed to ending colorectal cancer within our lifetime. We help patients, families, survivors, and caregivers navigate diagnosis and treatment options, connect them with those who can share experiences and knowledge, and identify resources to meet their needs.

• Partner with healthcare professionals and social influencers to raise awareness of preventative screening.
• Collaborate with researchers to better understand the disease and fund critical research.
• Our efforts are urgent, effective, and efficient because we believe that tomorrow can’t wait.