[Hiring] Chief Development Officer @Grossman Solutions

Role Description

NAPAWF is seeking an experienced Chief Development Officer (CDO) to capitalize on the organization’s momentum and build a comprehensive, strategic fundraising program across c3 and c4 entities, ensuring long-term financial health and sustainability for decades to come.

• Reporting to the Executive Director, the CDO will strengthen NAPAWF’s fundraising efforts, growing and diversifying revenue streams through major gifts, institutional funding, corporate giving, and digital fundraising.
• The CDO will establish measurable revenue goals and build fundraising strategies in alignment with broader organizational priorities.
• The CDO will assess the current fundraising program and capacity and then build the systems, structure, and team needed to grow revenue and expand donor relationships.
• This leader will manage and develop a high-performing fundraising staff and collaborate closely with fellow members of the executive leadership team.
• The CDO will cultivate and maintain strong relationships with donors and serve as a compelling ambassador for the organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years’ experience in nonprofit fundraising, with at least five years in a senior leadership role overseeing a multi-channel development program.
• Experience fundraising for organizations that operate across 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) entities.
• A proven track record diversifying fundraising sources, cultivating and managing new donors, and overseeing a fundraising program of at least $5 million annually.
• Experience working within the AANHPI movement, broader communities of color or social justice ecosystem.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and presence, with credibility and comfort engaging high-net-worth individuals, corporate leaders, and private foundations.
• Strong understanding of the donor landscape and philanthropic trends.
• Experience building fundraising infrastructure and systems, including prospect research, donor stewardship, pipeline management, and performance reporting.
• Experience managing and motivating high-performing fundraising teams.
• Deep commitment to NAPAWF’s mission and values.

Requirements

• Develop and lead a multi-year development strategy that drives revenue growth across diverse streams.
• Identify and pursue new revenue opportunities with a focus on prospecting for major donors and expanding corporate and grassroots giving.
• Partner with the Executive Director and Board of Directors to establish clear, ambitious fundraising goals.
• Align development strategy with organizational priorities and programmatic impact.
• Serve as a senior frontline fundraiser managing a portfolio of major donors and prospective supporters.
• Ensure strong development operations, compliance, and reporting.
• Track development goals and revenue targets with regular forecasts and progress reports made to executive leadership.
• Serve as a key member of NAPAWF’s executive leadership team.
• Collaborate with program and communications leadership to align fundraising strategies with the organization’s communications and storytelling.
• Assess the organization’s fundraising needs and build the right structure and team to achieve NAPAWF’s fundraising goals.
• Provide strategic oversight of external fundraising consultant partnerships.

Benefits

• The salary range for this position is $200,000 - $225,000, commensurate with experience.
• This position is fully remote with the ability to travel monthly as necessary.
• NAPAWF provides a highly competitive benefits package, including a 401(k) plan and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Employees and their eligible dependents receive fully covered medical and dental premiums.
• Benefits begin on your first day, ensuring immediate access to coverage.
• NAPAWF offers full-time employees 15 days of vacation in the first year and 20 days of sick leave.
• FSA options as well as paid holidays between December 25 and January 1 of each year.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, submit a resume and cover letter at grossmansolutions.applytojob.com/apply. The cover letter should be concise, compelling, and outline the specific ways in which you would be a good fit for this position. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.