Chief Development Officer

Job overview

The Chief Development Officer role is onsite in Nashville, TN. Compensation is not specified. St. Luke’s Community House seeks to strengthen its mission through fundraising, communications, marketing, and community engagement. The CDO leads the organization’s fund development and communications programs, building revenue and donor relationships to support long-term sustainability. The role develops fundraising strategies, oversees marketing and donor communications, manages development staff and systems, and works with organizational leaders and community partners to advance program priorities.

What you'll do

• Develop and implement fundraising strategies covering individual giving, major gifts, grants, corporate partnerships, and special events. Cultivate and steward donor relationships
• identify funding opportunities
• prepare grant proposals and reports
• and lead donor-base growth and retention. Oversee marketing plans, digital channels, brand consistency, community partnerships, and donor-facing events. Supervise two full-time development staff
• maintain donor data and fundraising systems
• ensure gift-processing and acknowledgment practices
• reconcile reports with the CFO
• and update development metrics for board and executive leadership.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

chief development officer

nashville tn

st. luke’s community house

nonprofit fundraising

major gifts

grant writing

corporate partnerships

donor relations

marketing strategy

communications

development leadership

raiser’s edge

paid time off

medical and dental

401(k)

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off
• medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• discounted onsite childcare.

Why this role

Leads fundraising, communications, and marketing and supervises two full-time development staff. Requires a bachelor’s degree and 8–10 years of successful donor-facing fundraising, communications, marketing, and event management experience.

About the employer

St Lukes Community House is hiring for this role. Industry: Civic and Social Organizations. Sector: 81.