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Job Description
At Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia (“HFHP”), we are builders who work alongside, not for others. We are driven by accountability and defined by our stick-to-itiveness.
Reporting directly to the CEO and serving as a member of the Leadership Team, the Chief Development Officer (CDO) will partner closely with the CEO, Board of Directors, and Leadership Team to drive a comprehensive advancement strategy that strengthens philanthropic revenue, deepens donor engagement, elevates organizational visibility, and supports Habitat Philadelphia’s long-term strategic priorities.
The CDO is both strategic and hands-on leader who can architect sophisticated fundraising systems and campaigns while also building authentic relationships with donors, corporate partners, volunteers, and community stakeholders. This role requires a passionate, emotionally intelligent leader skilled in people management, strategic planning, and risk mitigation.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
* Develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising and advancement strategy aligned with Habitat Philadelphia’s strategic goals.
* Implement diversified fundraising strategies to attract, retain, and motivate donors and volunteers.
* Ensure fundraising alignment with organizational values and strategic plans.
* Build fundraising infrastructure, team, systems, accountability measures, and performance metrics that support long-term sustainability and growth.
* Foster a culture of philanthropy across the organization.
* Monitor trends in philanthropy and recommend policy positions.
* Represent Habitat Philadelphia externally with donors, civic leaders, corporate partners, volunteers, and community stakeholders.
Fund Development Oversight
* Lead all philanthropic revenue strategies with accountability for annual fundraising goals and long-term revenue growth including annual fund, events, individual, foundation, corporate, and planned giving, volunteer engagement, marketing, and communications.
* Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major and transformational donors.
* Manage donor portfolio.
* Ensure compliance with regulations, ethical standards, and internal policies.
* Maintain accountability to donors and uphold professional conduct.
* Represent Habitat to donors, prospects, and external stakeholders.
Philanthropic Talent Management
* Select, develop, motivate, and build capacity of development staff.
* Support leadership development within the advancement function.
* Establish clear accountabilities and conduct regular performance evaluations.
Board & Committee Engagement
* Partner with Board of Directors to achieve 100% participation with annual board giving.
* Leverage expertise and engagement of Resource Development Committee.
Advancement Operations
* Manage advancement budget, cash flow, projections; work in tandem with CFO.
* Oversee fundraising analytics, reporting, budgeting, forecasting and CRM management.
* Ensure strong development operations, data integrity, gift processing, stewardship systems, and performance tracking.
* Utilize data and metrics to drive strategic fundraising decisions and organizational learning.
Campaign & Program Management
* Design and implement cost-effective fundraising programs with strong ROI.
* Lead major gift fundraising and multi-year campaigns, including strategy development, donor cultivation, and stewardship.
* Oversee campaign planning, communications, volunteer recruitment, and consultant management.
* Ensure data integrity, fiscal responsibility, and adherence to ethical standards throughout campaigns.
* Conduct post-campaign evaluations to capture lessons learned.
Marketing & Communications
* Provide strategic leadership for marketing and communications efforts that elevate Habitat Philadelphia’s visibility, reputation, and community impact.
* Partner closely with the Director of Marketing & Communications and MarComms team to develop and implement an integrated, mission-aligned annual communications strategy.
* Supervise and support the Marketing & Communications Director to advance organizational storytelling, brand management, media relations, and public engagement initiatives.
* Help strengthen Habitat Philadelphia’s external profile through strategic partnerships, thought leadership, storytelling, and community visibility opportunities.
Qualifications
* Required Education, Experience, Knowledge & Skills
* Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree or advanced professional certification preferred.
* Minimum 10 years of progressive fundraising and advancement leadership experience, including oversight of annual giving, major gifts, corporate partnerships, institutional giving, events, volunteer and donor engagement strategies.
* Demonstrated success developing and executing strategic fundraising initiatives that drive revenue growth, strengthen donor relationships, and expand organizational visibility and impact.
* Proven leadership and people management experience with the ability to build, mentor, and lead high-performing teams in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.
* Strong strategic thinking and organizational leadership skills, with a deep understanding of comprehensive development operations, donor pipeline management, budgeting, forecasting, and advancement strategy.
* Experience managing complex fundraising goals, departmental budgets, and financial reporting, including oversight of annual revenue targets of $5M+.
* Exceptional project management skills with the ability to prioritize, manage multiple initiatives simultaneously, and execute effectively in a fast-paced environment. Excellent interpersonal, intercultural, written, and verbal communication skills, including strong storytelling, presentation, and relationship-building abilities with diverse stakeholders.
* Proficiency with CRM and fundraising database systems; Salesforce experience preferred.
* Strong operational and analytical mindset with attention to detail and a commitment to data integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement.
* Demonstrated professionalism, sound judgment, and discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information.
Physical Requirements
* Ability to work at a computer for extended periods.
* Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
* Reasonable accommodations available upon request.
Benefits
* Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, paid time off, sick leave, and holidays.
* Competitive salary based on experience.
Application Process
Please send resume and cover letter through the application portal by June 22, 2026. No calls, please.
Salary Range
$138,800.00 - $143,800.00 Salary
To Apply click the link.
#LI-aff
Reporting directly to the CEO and serving as a member of the Leadership Team, the Chief Development Officer (CDO) will partner closely with the CEO, Board of Directors, and Leadership Team to drive a comprehensive advancement strategy that strengthens philanthropic revenue, deepens donor engagement, elevates organizational visibility, and supports Habitat Philadelphia’s long-term strategic priorities.
The CDO is both strategic and hands-on leader who can architect sophisticated fundraising systems and campaigns while also building authentic relationships with donors, corporate partners, volunteers, and community stakeholders. This role requires a passionate, emotionally intelligent leader skilled in people management, strategic planning, and risk mitigation.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
* Develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising and advancement strategy aligned with Habitat Philadelphia’s strategic goals.
* Implement diversified fundraising strategies to attract, retain, and motivate donors and volunteers.
* Ensure fundraising alignment with organizational values and strategic plans.
* Build fundraising infrastructure, team, systems, accountability measures, and performance metrics that support long-term sustainability and growth.
* Foster a culture of philanthropy across the organization.
* Monitor trends in philanthropy and recommend policy positions.
* Represent Habitat Philadelphia externally with donors, civic leaders, corporate partners, volunteers, and community stakeholders.
Fund Development Oversight
* Lead all philanthropic revenue strategies with accountability for annual fundraising goals and long-term revenue growth including annual fund, events, individual, foundation, corporate, and planned giving, volunteer engagement, marketing, and communications.
* Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major and transformational donors.
* Manage donor portfolio.
* Ensure compliance with regulations, ethical standards, and internal policies.
* Maintain accountability to donors and uphold professional conduct.
* Represent Habitat to donors, prospects, and external stakeholders.
Philanthropic Talent Management
* Select, develop, motivate, and build capacity of development staff.
* Support leadership development within the advancement function.
* Establish clear accountabilities and conduct regular performance evaluations.
Board & Committee Engagement
* Partner with Board of Directors to achieve 100% participation with annual board giving.
* Leverage expertise and engagement of Resource Development Committee.
Advancement Operations
* Manage advancement budget, cash flow, projections; work in tandem with CFO.
* Oversee fundraising analytics, reporting, budgeting, forecasting and CRM management.
* Ensure strong development operations, data integrity, gift processing, stewardship systems, and performance tracking.
* Utilize data and metrics to drive strategic fundraising decisions and organizational learning.
Campaign & Program Management
* Design and implement cost-effective fundraising programs with strong ROI.
* Lead major gift fundraising and multi-year campaigns, including strategy development, donor cultivation, and stewardship.
* Oversee campaign planning, communications, volunteer recruitment, and consultant management.
* Ensure data integrity, fiscal responsibility, and adherence to ethical standards throughout campaigns.
* Conduct post-campaign evaluations to capture lessons learned.
Marketing & Communications
* Provide strategic leadership for marketing and communications efforts that elevate Habitat Philadelphia’s visibility, reputation, and community impact.
* Partner closely with the Director of Marketing & Communications and MarComms team to develop and implement an integrated, mission-aligned annual communications strategy.
* Supervise and support the Marketing & Communications Director to advance organizational storytelling, brand management, media relations, and public engagement initiatives.
* Help strengthen Habitat Philadelphia’s external profile through strategic partnerships, thought leadership, storytelling, and community visibility opportunities.
Qualifications
* Required Education, Experience, Knowledge & Skills
* Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree or advanced professional certification preferred.
* Minimum 10 years of progressive fundraising and advancement leadership experience, including oversight of annual giving, major gifts, corporate partnerships, institutional giving, events, volunteer and donor engagement strategies.
* Demonstrated success developing and executing strategic fundraising initiatives that drive revenue growth, strengthen donor relationships, and expand organizational visibility and impact.
* Proven leadership and people management experience with the ability to build, mentor, and lead high-performing teams in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.
* Strong strategic thinking and organizational leadership skills, with a deep understanding of comprehensive development operations, donor pipeline management, budgeting, forecasting, and advancement strategy.
* Experience managing complex fundraising goals, departmental budgets, and financial reporting, including oversight of annual revenue targets of $5M+.
* Exceptional project management skills with the ability to prioritize, manage multiple initiatives simultaneously, and execute effectively in a fast-paced environment. Excellent interpersonal, intercultural, written, and verbal communication skills, including strong storytelling, presentation, and relationship-building abilities with diverse stakeholders.
* Proficiency with CRM and fundraising database systems; Salesforce experience preferred.
* Strong operational and analytical mindset with attention to detail and a commitment to data integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement.
* Demonstrated professionalism, sound judgment, and discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information.
Physical Requirements
* Ability to work at a computer for extended periods.
* Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
* Reasonable accommodations available upon request.
Benefits
* Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, paid time off, sick leave, and holidays.
* Competitive salary based on experience.
Application Process
Please send resume and cover letter through the application portal by June 22, 2026. No calls, please.
Salary Range
$138,800.00 - $143,800.00 Salary
To Apply click the link.
#LI-aff