Chief Development and Strategic Officer

About This Role

As Chief Development and Strategic Officer, you will drive Ohel's mission by leading comprehensive fundraising strategies, cultivating major gifts, and expanding national visibility. This role involves significant leadership in philanthropic capacity building and contributing to organizational growth initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy that supports Ohel’s operating, capital, and endowment needs
• Cultivate and secure major gifts, with a strong emphasis on unrestricted and transformational funding
• Partner with other members of the senior team to strategize and execute plans for further expansion of Ohel’s programs and services on a national level
• Introduce and engage new donors, foundations, and philanthropic partners across multiple regions
• Partner with and inspire Board members and senior volunteers to strengthen fundraising outcomes
• Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing development team
• Leverage technology, public speaking, and social media to support the organization in collaboration with other senior team leaders

Requirements

• Proven and substantial track record in fundraising, including major gifts, unrestricted funds, and capital campaigns
• Experience engaging nonprofit Boards and senior leaders across business and professional sector
• Strong strategic thinking, organizational development, and leadership skills
• Excellent communication, public speaking, and relationship-building abilities
• Experience leveraging technology and digital platforms to support development and outreach

Qualifications

• Bachelors or better
• Proven and substantial track record in fundraising, including major gifts, unrestricted funds, and capital campaigns

Skills

* Required skills