Chief Development Officer presso Hope For Haiti

Position Title: Chief Development Officer

Status: Full-Time

Reports to: CEO

Supervises: Donor Experience Coordinator; Events Manager; Director of Philanthropy, Northeast; Development Director, Southeast; Communications and Storytelling Manager; Grants Manager

Location: This is a remote position; however, residency in either the Northeast (Boston, New York, or Connecticut area) or South Florida (Miami, Orlando, or Naples area) is required. The role requires regular travel within the region and periodic travel to Haiti and other offices as needed.

Mission Statement: To improve the quality of life for the Haitian people, particularly women and children.

Brief Organizational Summary: Hope for Haiti is an innovative and creative international development organization that has been working in Haiti for over 36 years. The organization partners with private donors to create community-based sustainable change through a grassroots and strategic holistic approach.  Hope for Haiti is an action-oriented and fast-paced organization that believes in partnership solutions to poverty alleviation. Hope for Haiti’s vision for the future is one of strategic growth in creating healthy, sustainable communities. Hope for Haiti has a distinguished and well-established Board of Directors that provides the organization with strong governance, oversight, and strategic direction. Building upon the organization’s proven track record of success, Hope for Haiti stays true to its mission and founding principles while offering a dynamic and supportive work environment. For more information about Hope for Haiti, please visit www.hopeforhaiti.com. 

Position Description: Reporting directly to the CEO, the Chief Development Officer (CDO) is a key member of the senior leadership team and will lead Hope for Haiti’s fundraising, relationship building  and donor engagement strategy. The CDO is responsible for cultivating and stewarding major donors, overseeing development operations, engaging the Board of Directors in fundraising, and ensuring a best-in-class donor journey.

The CDO will directly manage the Development Team and serve as the primary liaison to the Development Committee of the Board. The role also includes oversight of donor-facing communications, marketing, and events, in collaboration with communications staff.

The leadership of the CDO will be instrumental in cultivating a culture of philanthropic excellence, driving impact, and fostering enduring connections between Hope for Haiti donors and our mission.

Position Duties and Responsibilities: 

Donor Engagement & Major Gifts (40%):

1. Developing and Implementing Hope for Haiti Donor Journey: Developing and implementing a standard donor journey that is integrated into all aspects of Hope for Haiti.
2. Primary Contact for Donor Inquiries: Serving as the main point of contact for all donor inquiries.
3. Expanding and Enriching Donor Relationships: Utilizing direct communication and in-person meetings to enhance existing donor relationships, including with gift-in-kind donors.
4. Donor Recognition/Expansion Events: Support with organizing events to recognize donors and facilitate expansion of the donor base.
5. Meeting with Potential, New, and Existing Donors: Engaging with potential, new, and existing donors enhances donor education, giving, advocacy, and commitment. 
6. Reporting to Development Committee: Serve as main Liaison to Hope for Haiti’s Development Committee on relevant development matters.
7. Multi-Channel Donor Experience Strategy: Collaborating with leadership to create and execute a multi-channel donor experience strategy.
8. Staying Current on Macroeconomic Issues: Keeping abreast of macroeconomic issues affecting donor engagement.

Development Team Leadership & Grants (40%):

1. Provide strategic leadership and day-to-day management of the Development Team.
2. Oversee grant development, solicitation, and reporting; ensure 100% compliance with requirements.
3. Establish annual revenue goals, monitor progress, and provide regular updates to the CEO and Board.
4. Ensure full utilization of Salesforce as the central platform for donor management and data analysis.

Donor Communications, Marketing & PR Oversight (20%)

1. Oversee the development of donor-focused marketing materials, campaigns, and updates.
2. Provide leadership on the Annual Report, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.
3. Partner with communications staff to ensure consistent messaging across website, social media, and PR efforts.
4. Review data and analytics to evaluate the effectiveness of campaigns and recommend improvements.

Education, Skills & Experience:

1. Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred (Public Policy, International Development, Business, Communications, or related field).
2. 8–10 years of progressive experience in nonprofit development, preferably with an international focus.
3. Proven track record of securing six- and seven-figure gifts from individuals, foundations, and corporations.
4. Demonstrated success engaging and mobilizing Board members in fundraising efforts.
5. Strong leadership experience managing diverse teams and fundraising portfolios.
6. Experience with grants management, compliance, and reporting.
7. Proficiency with Salesforce and donor management systems.
8. Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
9. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, with excellent organizational and strategic planning skills.
10. Willingness to travel domestically and internationally to Haiti as needed.

Compensation:

Salary range: $120,000–$135,000 DOE

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, 401K match, and paid time off.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS THAT ALIGN WITH CORE VALUES

Resiliency

• Ability to respond appropriately and sensitively to cultural differences as they arise among the organization’s service population
• Flexible, adaptable, patient and accepting of the fact that Hope for Haiti and its activities are constantly evolving in line with its resources and goals.
• Ability to adapt to and make level-headed decisions in stressful situations
• High energy and strong physical condition, including but not limited to the ability to hike distances over 5 kilometers and lift at least 30 lbs over the shoulders

Empower

• Ability to conduct and participate in staff meetings and strategic planning professionally and to represent Hope for Haiti’s mission to team members and colleagues

Accountable

• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize assigned tasks.
• Personal commitment to the mission and vision of Hope for Haiti and a desire to help the most vulnerable population
• Maintains the highest level of confidentiality with sensitive information 

Collaboration

• Ability to effectively work with a team
• Ability to resolve interpersonal conflict while preserving a team-oriented outlook 

Hope

• A shared belief that there is always a pathway to improvement despite the challenges that lie ahead. 
• Positive outlook and ability to work through difficult situations knowing that it’s possible to achieve desired outcomes. 
  

APPLICATION PROCESS 

Hope for Haiti is currently accepting applications. Interested candidates should apply through the link at our website www.hopeforhaiti.com/careers

Hope for Haiti is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Hope for Haiti considers all applicants based on merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

Protection Acknowledgment: HFH prohibits all forms of abuse and exploitation towards children and vulnerable adults. As a professional candidate, you commit to adhering to the organization’s policy on protection, rights and dignity of children and vulnerable adults and to safeguard them from abuse and exploitation as defined in HFH's Safeguarding Policy.

Our safeguarding measures include:

• Mandatory safeguarding training for all employees and partners.
• Mandatory self-disclosure during the recruitment process
• Accessible and confidential reporting channels for any concerns or incidents, ensuring prompt and thorough investigations.
• Regular reviews of our safeguarding policies to ensure they meet the highest standards.

By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree to our safeguarding policies and practices. 

Thank you for your interest in Hope for Haiti!

To learn more about us please visit www.hopeforhaiti.com