Chief Development Officer (Nonprofit)

TL;DR

Chief Development Officer (Nonprofit): Leading the infrastructure and strategy for a $35M+ fundraising operation with an accent on operational leadership and systemic growth. Focus on designing scalable processes, optimizing the technology ecosystem, and managing multi-channel revenue streams.

Location: Hybrid within the DC Metro area. Must reside in Washington D.C. Metro area

Salary: $159,000 - $238,000

Company

hirify.global is the largest nonprofit dedicated to making military life better for families through evidence-based, data-driven solutions.

What you will do

• Design and lead the structure of the Development department to support a $35M+ revenue base and long-term growth.
• Develop multi-year development strategies, translating organizational priorities into annual revenue goals and operating budgets.
• Optimize the Development technology ecosystem, including Salesforce CRM, and establish strict data governance standards.
• Oversee diverse revenue functions including major gifts, capital campaigns, corporate grants, and multi-channel direct marketing.
• Directly manage senior development leaders, serving as a coach and performance manager to build a strong talent pipeline.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to the President and Board of Directors on fundraising strategy and donor portfolio design.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, business administration, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 12+ years of progressive nonprofit development experience, with at least 5 years in senior leadership overseeing multi-channel operations.
• Proven track record of building development infrastructure for organizations with $25M+ in annual revenue.
• Deep expertise in Salesforce NPC and CRM administration, including reporting architecture and gift coding.
• Experience leading capital campaigns ($25M+) and large-scale direct response programs.
• Must reside in the Washington D.C. Metro area.

Nice to have

• Direct experience serving military, Veteran, or military-family-focused organizations.
• CFRE, ACFRE, or equivalent professional credential.

Culture & Benefits

• Mission-driven, high-performance environment focused on creating measurable impact for military families.
• Collaborative, human-centered organizational culture built on trust and humility.
• Hybrid work model with required periodic in-person gatherings for strategic alignment and team connection.
• Opportunity to lead a comprehensive development function within a nationally recognized lifestyle organization.