Chief Development Officer

Position Summary

The Chief Development Officer is responsible for giving leadership to design and execute NCAC’s overall fundraising strategy to generate significant philanthropic support that furthers the organizational mission. The Chief Development Officer is responsible for growing and sustaining the financial positions for the operating, capital, and endowment funds.

Primary Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership

Fundraising & Donor Relations/Stewardship

Provide senior organizational leadership to:

• Identify individual, corporate, and foundation prospective donors for cultivation strategies
• Cultivate strong relationships with qualified prospective donors to prepare them for a solicitation outreach
• Solicit prospective donors for gifts to NCAC
• Steward donors to NCAC through acknowledgement, reward, and communications tactics to strengthen their relationships with the organization

Lead philanthropic strategy for Executive Board in collaboration with Scout Executive.

Oversee NCAC best practice donor recognition, reporting, and compliance with applicable ethical and legal standards

Team Leadership

• Lead a team of professional development staff focusing on primary revenue categories, as well as key support functions of data management, donor relations, prospect research, and administrative capacity
• Establish performance metrics and monitor results to achieve fundraising goals

Collaboration & Advocacy

• Partner with NCAC senior leadership (a.k.a. Cabinet) to guide overall organization strategy, establish relevant organizational policies, and ensure accountability to accomplish priorities and objectives
• Work closely with communications and marketing teams to execute compelling campaigns across all fundraising workstreams
• Stand up organizational government relations strategies and engage volunteer expertise to build relationships with elected and agency officials at the federal, state, and local levels
• Engage NCAC executive board members and volunteers in fundraising efforts.
• Generally represent the NCAC at fundraising events and in the community to enhance visibility
• Ensure compliance with Scouting America policies, procedures, and standards for safeguarding youth

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and negotiation abilities
• Familiarity with donor management systems (e.g., Blackbaud) and fundraising best practices
• Strategic thinking and planning
• Financial acumen and budget management
• Donor-centric relationship management
• Ethical and regulatory compliance
• Ability to inspire and lead teams toward ambitious goals

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in nonprofit management, business, or related field preferred
• CFRE preferred

Experience:

• 8–10+ years of progressive experience in fundraising and development, with proven success in major gifts and strategic campaigns.

Working Conditions

This position operates in a professional office setting and uses standard office equipment including computers, phones, calculators, and multifunction copiers. Work hours are 8:30am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required, along with limited travel.

Must be able to walk, sit, stand, use hands for handling objects, reach with arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and communicate effectively. As required lift or move up to 35 pounds. Visual requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Performance Metrics (If applicable)

• Annual revenue and expense targets
• Three-year strategic plan targets

Other Duties

This job description may be updated or modified at any time. Additional duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.