Chief Development Officer

Chief Development Officer
Status: Full Time/Exempt
Salary: $100000 - $120000; Commensurate with education experience and certifications

About HOPE Farm
HOPE Farms ministry and mission serve young fatherless boys ages 5-18 through an after-school program where
we introduce our participants to a life governed by belief in Christ and provide an opportunity to be mentored by adult Christian men.

Job Summary
The Chief Development Officer (CDO) is a senior leadership role responsible for advancing HOPE Farms fundraising and external engagement strategy. Reporting to the Executive Director and serving as a member of the Executive Leadership Team the CDO partners closely with leadership and the Board of Directors to drive philanthropic growth and expand donor relationships.

This role leads a comprehensive development program including major gifts donor engagement and fundraising strategy while providing oversight of marketing and communications to ensure alignment with fundraising priorities and consistent mission-driven messaging.

Job Duties
Develop and execute integrated fundraising and engagement strategies to support organizational growth.
Manage and grow a portfolio of major donors including cultivation solicitation and stewardship.
Build and maintain a strong pipeline of donor prospects and expand major gift support.
Establish fundraising goals and monitor performance through data reporting and pipeline management.
Partner with the Executive Director and Board to strengthen donor engagement and fundraising
participation.
Lead and develop a high-performing development team through coaching and leadership.
Oversee marketing and communications efforts to ensure alignment with fundraising strategy and donor
engagement.
Represent HOPE Farm externally and serve as an ambassador in the community.

Qualifications
Bachelors degree required; advanced degree or CFRE preferred.
Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in nonprofit fundraising or related leadership roles.
Demonstrated success in major gifts fundraising and managing donor relationships.
Experience leading or overseeing a development function and managing teams.
Experience working closely with boards and executive leadership.
Strong communication relationship-building and strategic thinking skills.
Alignment with HOPE Farms faith-based mission and comfort working in a Christ-centered environment.
Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.

See full job description here: apply please submit your resume and cover letter to with the subject line: HOPE Farm Chief Development Officer.

This is a full-time exempt position based in Fort Worth TX. The role includes both in-office work and external engagement with a strong emphasis on donor meetings and community relationships.

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