Chief Development Officer

Own org-wide development strategy and drive an initial $600K–$1M in annual contributed revenue with sustained year-over-year growth. Lead the shift from grant-centered fundraising to a diversified, relationship-driven philanthropy model spanning major gifts, annual giving, corporate partnerships, alumni engagement, and institutional funding. Personally manage a portfolio of high-capacity donors to close six- and seven-figure gifts while running moves management and stewardship. Build alumni-engagement pathways to convert former program participants into an active donor community. Lead and mentor the development team by setting KPIs, dashboards, and forecasting while ensuring disciplined Salesforce usage. Serve as the CEO's fundraising partner and drive board engagement in donor cultivation and solicitation. Report directly to the President & CEO to oversee a team of two within a mission-driven nonprofit focused on civic education and democracy-building.