Job Description
Job Description
The Opportunity
United Way is seeking a Chief Development Officer (CDO) - a proven leader who combines strategic vision, creativity, and a strong equity-centered approach to fundraising. This is a remarkable opportunity to drive community impact and live the mission to end poverty and improve economic mobility. The CDO will have a strong track record in major gifts work, with the ability to craft and execute bold, community-aligned fundraising strategies. This leader will not only raise funds but advance our mission with authenticity, innovation, and a deep respect for the communities we serve. Key attributes include :
Reporting to the President & CEO and working as a member of an Executive Leadership Team of powerful, passionate innovators, the CDO will manage philanthropic initiatives, including major gifts, corporate and government relations. The CDO will lead a team of three or more professionals dedicated to major gifts, growing the organization's donor base, and workplace campaigns. While the CDO's main priority will be securing major gifts, they will also provide strategic oversight to the team managing workplace campaign efforts.
United Way of Greater Charlotte (United Way) is a much-respected 90-year-old organization focused on building innovative solutions to solve our region's most urgent challenges, working hand in hand with neighborhoods and grassroots nonprofits. Through data-driven collective efforts, we break down barriers to create uniquely impactful programs that help lift people out of poverty.
United Way is governed by a Board of Directors comprising over 25 members and supported by a staff of more than 35. The organization operates with an annual budget of $21 million, nearly $18 million of which is directly invested in the community. United Way currently utilizes the fractional human resources, finance and IT services of Ascend Nonprofit Solutions and we are located in the Ascend building in uptown Charlotte, NC.
Salary is commensurate with experience, education, and the scope of responsibility, and is aligned with sector benchmarks and organizational capacity with a range of $153,00-$164,000. We encourage mental and physical wellness and promote preventive care through a comprehensive benefits plan including Health, Dental, Vision, 401k Defined Contribution Plan, 13 Paid Holidays and generous Paid Time-Off.
Staff work a hybrid schedule and the CDO is expected to work onsite and in the community a minimum of three to four days each week. Frequent evening and weekend work hours are required for community meetings and events.
The Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will have proven ability to accomplish the following duties :
Fundraising Strategy and Execution :
Donor Cultivation, Solicitation and Stewardship :
Chief Development Officer • Charlotte, NC, US