Chief Development Officer

Chief Development Officer 

Status: Full Time/Exempt  

Salary: $100,000 - $120,000; Commensurate with education, experience and certifications 

About HOPE Farm 

HOPE Farm’s ministry and mission serve young fatherless boys, ages 5-18 through an after-school program where we introduce our participants to a life governed by belief in Christ and provide an opportunity to be mentored by adult Christian men. 

Job Summary 

The Chief Development Officer (CDO) is a senior leadership role responsible for advancing HOPE Farm’s fundraising and external engagement strategy. Reporting to the Executive Director and serving as a member of the Executive Leadership Team, the CDO partners closely with leadership and the Board of Directors to drive philanthropic growth and expand donor relationships. 

This role leads a comprehensive development program, including major gifts, donor engagement, and fundraising strategy, while providing oversight of marketing and communications to ensure alignment with fundraising priorities and consistent, mission-driven messaging. 

Job Duties  

• Develop and execute integrated fundraising and engagement strategies to support organizational growth.  
• Manage and grow a portfolio of major donors, including cultivation, solicitation and stewardship.  
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of donor prospects and expand major gift support.  
• Establish fundraising goals and monitor performance through data, reporting and pipeline management.  
• Partner with the Executive Director and Board to strengthen donor engagement and fundraising participation.  
• Lead and develop a high-performing development team through coaching and leadership.  
• Oversee marketing and communications efforts to ensure alignment with fundraising strategy and donor engagement.  
• Represent HOPE Farm externally and serve as an ambassador in the community. 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or CFRE preferred.  
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in nonprofit fundraising or related leadership roles.  
• Demonstrated success in major gifts fundraising and managing donor relationships.  
• Experience leading or overseeing a development function and managing teams.  
• Experience working closely with boards and executive leadership.  
• Strong communication, relationship-building and strategic thinking skills.  
• Alignment with HOPE Farm’s faith-based mission and comfort working in a Christ-centered environment.  
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed. 

See full job description here: https://bit.ly/HopeFarmCDO 

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to professionaltalent@mgale.co with the subject line: “HOPE Farm Chief Development Officer.” 

This is a full-time, exempt position based in Fort Worth, TX. The role includes both in-office work and external engagement, with a strong emphasis on donor meetings and community relationships.