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Chief Development Officer

Lutheran Family and Children's Services of Missouri
St Louis, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 12/17/2025 CLOSED ON 1/18/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Development Officer position at Lutheran Family and Children's Services of Missouri?

Chief Development Officer

Are you a relationship-builder with a heart for impact and a mind for strategy? LFCS is seeking a strategic fundraising leader who understands that fundraising is about more than dollars, it’s about changing lives. (And no, you do not need to be Lutheran to work here; a passion for helping children and families in need is what matters most.)


Who we are: LFCS is a mission-driven social service nonprofit on the front lines of supporting children and families in crisis. As we prepare for our next chapter of growth, we’re seeking a bold, visionary Chief Development Officer (CDO) to lead the charge across the State of Missouri. With your leadership, we can break down barriers and build strong, healthy foundations that last a lifetime.

 

What You’ll Do:

Develop and lead a development strategy that fuels the LFCS mission

 Cultivate transformational donor relationships

Lead a mighty and passionate fundraising team

Oversee grants, campaigns, communications and donor engagement

Serve on the Executive Leadership Team and help shape LFCS’s future

 

What You’ll Bring:

Senior leadership with 10 years of progressive fundraising, advancement and development experience, with wins in outreach, major gifts and campaigns

A creative, data-informed, technology forward mindset

The ability to inspire staff, board, donors, and partners

A heart for community and equity

 

We Offer:

157-year history of empowering children and families

Competitive Salary full benefits

Hybrid work flexibility

A collaborative, mission-focused team

A chance to do work that truly matters

 

Salary Range: $130,000 - $165,000 annually


Apply: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=48bdf1aa-d8e5-4685-bfe8-d8e1668c2267&ccId=19000101_000001&type=MP&lang=en_US&jobId=542602

 

We are an equal opportunity employer. All Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, pregnancy, creed, genetic information, gender identity, status as protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with disability or any other characteristic protected by law. In addition to federal law requirements, LFCS complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Salary : $130,000 - $165,000

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