Location: Must reside in or be willing to relocate to Jamestown, Fargo, Bismarck or Grand Forks
Shift: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Job Schedule: Full Time, Salaried
Weekly Hours: 40
JOB SUMMARY
The Chief Development Officer (CDO) provides strategic leadership and direction for all philanthropic initiatives at Anne Carlsen, including major gifts, planned giving, annual fund, and donor engagement strategies. This role oversees a multi-site development team responsible for cultivating, stewarding, and expanding a diverse portfolio of donors, prospective donors, and community partners. The CDO ensures a disciplined, mission-driven approach to identifying, soliciting, and securing philanthropic investments that support both immediate needs and long-term organizational sustainability. Working closely with the CEO and Executive Leadership Team, the CDO advances a strong culture of philanthropy across the organization, aligns development priorities with strategic goals, and strengthens statewide relationships to expand awareness, support, and impact.
Additional Information
QUALIFICATIONS (minimum requirements) Education and/or years’ experience required: * Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a related field * 5 years of leadership experience in fundraising in a nonprofit (or similar) environment * Valid drivers license Preferred Skills and Abilities: * Master’s degree in a related field * Demonstrated experience leading a development or foundation team with measurable fundraising success * Proven track record of developing and implementing successful major gift and planned giving strategies * Experience with prospect research, portfolio management, and the effective use of donor management systems * Strong experience preparing, presenting, and closing donor proposals, including complex gift conversations and philanthropic planning ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS * Demonstrates ability to provide support and guidance to the Chief Executive Officer, Executive Team members and Board of Directors in the effective execution of development strategies and activities. * Demonstrates the ability to lead the development, presentation, and closing of donor proposals, ensuring alignment with donor interests, and adherence to organizational goals. * Demonstrates ability to oversee campaign strategy and execution, including operational planning, objectives, metrics, and cross-functional coordination. * Demonstrates ability to manage a personal portfolio of donors and prospects using a disciplined approach to cultivation, solicitation and stewardship. * DemonstratesVisit the Employer site for more details