Chief Development Officer

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The Detroit Public Schools adjective Community District Foundation (DPSCDF) has partnered with Mondo Unlimited in seeking a visionary and results‑driven Chief Development Officer (CDO) to lead our next era stranger philanthropic growth.

This is a rare and compelling opportunity to serve as the chief architect of a multi‑ whare, a fundraising strategy that directly fuels the academic and personal success of over 50,000 students and families in Detroit.

Since 2009, the DPSCDF has served as the dedicated fundraising and fiduciary arm of DPSCD, raising over $30 million to support critical programs to invest in the future of Detroit.

Key Pillars  Vision:

• Strategic Growth:
  Leading a multi‑year, multi‑million dollar fundraising strategy to support the key strategic priorities.
• Capital Projects:
  Driving the success of significant capital campaigns, including the $25 million investment in projects like the Cooley High sports complex.
• Whole Child Commitment:
  Health Hubs, currently a 3.5 million dollar initiative located in soon to be 12 neighborhood high schools and supporting the surrounding K‑8 schools to offer basic needs support and navigation for students in families in need Bootstrap.
• High School Redesign: A transformational initiative that will reimagine high school education by prioritizing career and college readiness, academic acceleration, real‑world learning experiences, and student‑centered diploma pathways.
• Holistic Support:
  Funding over métall programs focused on literacy, STEAM, workforce development, college pathways, and supportive services that address the whole child.
• Community Partnership:
  Building strong, sustainable philanthropic partnerships with individuals, corporations, and foundations who believe in the power of public school education.

Executive Leadership and Strategic Fundraising

The Chief Development Officer is a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for designlying, implementing, and managing a comprehensive, multilayered annual fundraising strategy.

• Serve as the chief fundraising strategist, working directly with the President & CEO and the Board of Directors to set the overarching philanthropic direction and performance metrics.
• Participate as a core member of the Foundation’s executive team, contributing to organizational strategy and operational excellence.
• Oversee the hiring, supervision, mentorship, and performance of the Development team, including the Development Manager and Grant Writer.

• Develop and personally manage a portfolio of high‑net‑worth individuals, corporations, and foundations, with a primary focus on securing six‑figure and higher contributions.
• Lead the development and execution of strategies for major gifts, planned giving, and endowment growth.
• Represent the Foundation at high‑level events, meetings, and legislative forums to engage with donors, prospects, community leaders, and decision‑makers.
• Ensure rigorous donor stewardship and full compliance with all funder requirements.

• Direct the strategy for government and foundation grants, overseeing the process from conception to completion.
• Play a critical role in the planning and execution of the Foundation’s capital campaigns and key strategic priorities.
• Direct the development operations, including the annual fundraising gala and other key revenue‑generating events.

We are seeking an experienced nonprofit fundraiser with a passion for urban education and a deep commitment to the Detroit community.

• 7+ years of progressive experience in professional fund development, with demonstrated, measurable success in a leadership capacity.
• Proven success in directly soliciting and closing six‑figure and higher contributions from individuals, corporations, and foundations.
• Bachelor’s degree from a 4‑year…