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Chief Development Officer

Job in Lake Villa, Lake County, Illinois, 60046, USA
Listing for: Allendale Association
Full Time position
Listed on 2025-12-25
Job specializations:
  • Non-Profit & Social Impact
  • Management
    CFO
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 93982 - 154351 USD Yearly USD 93982.00 154351.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Overview

Do you expect something more for your career? Bring your skills and talents to a role where you’ll have the opportunity to make a positive impact. We are looking for a motivated and dedicated professional to fill this role!

Position Summary:

The Chief Development Officer (CDO) is a dynamic and visionary leader who will shape and drive the Agency’s philanthropic, marketing, and communications strategy at the highest level. Serving as the chief fundraiser and ambassador for the organization, the CDO will build upon a strong foundation of donor/community support to expand and diversify the Agency’s base of philanthropic investment. With a focus on major gifts and strategic partnerships, this individual will inspire a culture of giving, elevate the Agency’s visibility, and advance its mission through innovative fundraising and communications strategies.

Reporting directly to the President & CEO and working in close partnership with the CFO and Board of Trustees, the CDO will play a pivotal role in ensuring the long-term sustainability, growth, and impact of the Agency.

Responsibilities

This Position Will: serve as the chief architect and leader of all fundraising, marketing, communications, and community engagement efforts for the Agency. As a key member of the executive leadership team, the CDO provides strategic vision, direction, and oversight for a comprehensive development program that ensures the long-term financial sustainability and visibility of the organization. The CDO partners with the President & CEO, Board of Trustees, and Chief Financial Officer to align resource development and public relations strategies with the Agency’s mission, values, and strategic plan.

This position oversees all aspects of major gifts, annual fund, corporate and foundation relations, grants, planned giving, marketing, public relations, branding, volunteer engagement, and digital media.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications or related field or equivalent experience. Exceptions will be considered based on agency need and experience related to the position.
  • Five years progressively responsible experience in fund-raising for non-profits
  • Five years management experience
  • Experience with spreadsheet, word processing and database PC-based software
  • Salary

    Salary
    : $93,982 – $154,351 annually

    Founded in 1897, The Allendale Association is a private, not-for-profit organization dedicated to excellence and innovation in the care, treatment, education and advocacy for children and youth with serious emotional, mental and behavioral health challenges.

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