Chief Technology Officer – Volunteer Leadership Role

The Donovan's Venom, INC. Is a non-profit 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization dedicated to taking music, art, and entertainment to those who need it the most. The Donovan's Venom, INC. Caters to no particular individual(s) yet pledges relief to impaired or deprived individuals who are in need of musical,visual, comedic, and-or any alternative forms of liberation-through fine art & entertainment. The Donovan's Venom INC. Gives its resources to individuals who don't have the means or access.

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Chief Technology Officer (CTO) – Enterprise Systems, Platform & Innovation

The Donovan’s Venom

Remote | Executive Leadership | Volunteer C-Suite Role

We’re Building — And Technology Must Lead It

The Donovan’s Venom is evolving.

Programs.

Platforms.

Media.

Products.

All of it depends on one thing

Technology that connects, scales, and sustains it.

We are seeking a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to define and lead the organization’s technology vision, architecture, and execution.

Because without the right foundation—

nothing scales.

The Role

This is the executive leader responsible for owning the entire technology ecosystem.

From infrastructure → platforms → applications → security → innovation — you define it.

You are not just overseeing systems.

You are building the backbone of the organization.

This role operates at the highest level of leadership, ensuring technology drives growth, enables innovation, and supports every division across the organization.

What You’ll Own

Technology Vision & Strategy

• Define and execute the organization’s technology strategy
• Align technology with
• Organizational growth
• Platform development
• Program delivery
• Build a scalable, future-focused roadmap
  

Enterprise Architecture & Infrastructure

• Oversee system architecture across
• Platforms
• Applications
• Infrastructure
• Ensure scalability, performance, and reliability
• Establish strong technical foundations
  

Platform & Product Enablement

• Support development of
• Learning platform (EdTech)
• Media and interactive platforms
• Ensure seamless integration across systems
  

Technology Organization Leadership

• Lead and structure the technology team, including
• IT Operations
• Information Security
• Applications & Platforms
• Define roles, workflows, and accountability
  

Security & Risk Management

• Oversee cybersecurity strategy and implementation
• Ensure
• Data protection
• Risk mitigation
• Secure system design
  

Innovation & Emerging Technology

• Identify opportunities for
• AI integration
• Automation
• Platform innovation
• Drive forward-thinking solutions
  

Systems Integration & Scalability

• Ensure all systems
• Connect seamlessly
• Scale effectively
• Support organizational needs
• Eliminate silos across technology
  

Data & Technology Alignment

• Partner with Salesforce and data teams
• Ensure systems support
• Reporting
• Decision-making
• Organizational intelligence
  

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Partner with
• Chief Strategy Officer
• Marketing
• Operations
• Product and program leaders
• Ensure technology enables all functions
  

Process, Governance & Standards

• Establish technology governance
• Define
• Development standards
• System protocols
• Operational processes
• Ensure consistency and efficiency
  

Execution & Delivery Oversight

• Ensure technology initiatives are delivered effectively
• Monitor progress, risks, and outcomes
• Drive accountability across teams
  

Who This Is For

This role is for someone who

• Thinks in systems, scale, and architecture
• Can lead both strategy and execution
• Has experience building or scaling technology environments
• Understands how technology enables organizational growth
• Is comfortable operating at the executive level
  

Qualifications

Required

• 7 years of experience in
• Technology leadership
• Engineering, IT, or platform development
• Experience with
• System architecture
• Technology strategy
• Cross-functional leadership
  

Preferred

• Experience in SaaS, EdTech, or platform-based environments
• Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Experience in nonprofit or mission-driven organizations
• Experience leading remote or distributed teams
  

Commitment

• 15–25 hours per week
• Executive-level engagement
• Participation in leadership and strategic planning meetings required
• Fully remote
  

What You’ll Gain

• Executive leadership experience (C-suite)
• Ownership of a full technology ecosystem
• Opportunity to build scalable systems from the ground up
• Direct impact on innovation, growth, and organizational success
  

Application Requirements (Read Carefully)

We are building — and scaling rapidly.

To ensure alignment

• You must be able to start within 14 days
• You must complete the full application
• You must be ready to lead and execute immediately
  

Important Disclaimer

This is a volunteer executive leadership role.

We are onboarding individuals who are ready to contribute immediately.

Please only apply if you are prepared to begin within the next 14 days.