Description

Chief Development Officer

Status: Full Time/Exempt 

Salary: $100,000 - $120,000; Commensurate with education, experience and certifications

About HOPE Farm

HOPE Farm’s ministry and mission serve young fatherless boys, ages 5-18 through an after-school program where we introduce our participants to a life governed by belief in Christ and provide an opportunity to be mentored by adult Christian men.

Job Summary
The Chief Development Officer (CDO) is a senior leadership role responsible for advancing HOPE Farm’s fundraising and external engagement strategy. Reporting to the Executive Director and serving as a member of the Executive Leadership Team, the CDO partners closely with leadership and the Board of Directors to drive philanthropic growth and expand donor relationships.

This role leads a comprehensive development program, including major gifts, donor engagement, and fundraising strategy, while providing oversight of marketing and communications to ensure alignment with fundraising priorities and consistent, mission-driven messaging.

Job Duties 

•       Develop and execute integrated fundraising and engagement strategies to support organizational growth. 
•       Manage and grow a portfolio of major donors, including cultivation, solicitation and stewardship. 
•       Build and maintain a strong pipeline of donor prospects and expand major gift support. 
•       Establish fundraising goals and monitor performance through data, reporting and pipeline management. 
•       Partner with the Executive Director and Board to strengthen donor engagement and fundraising participation. 
•       Lead and develop a high-performing development team through coaching and leadership. 
•       Oversee marketing and communications efforts to ensure alignment with fundraising strategy and donor engagement. 
•       Represent HOPE Farm externally and serve as an ambassador in the community.

Qualifications

•       Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or CFRE preferred. 
•       Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in nonprofit fundraising or related leadership roles. 
•       Demonstrated success in major gifts fundraising and managing donor relationships. 
•       Experience leading or overseeing a development function and managing teams. 
•       Experience working closely with boards and executive leadership. 
•       Strong communication, relationship-building and strategic thinking skills. 
•       Alignment with HOPE Farm’s faith-based mission and comfort working in a Christ-centered environment. 
•       Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.

See full job description here: https://bit.ly/HopeFarmCDO

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to professionaltalent@mgale.co with the subject line: “HOPE Farm Chief Development Officer.”

This is a full-time, exempt position based in Fort Worth, TX. The role includes both in-office work and external engagement, with a strong emphasis on donor meetings and community relationships.