Join us at the Zoo!

The Chief Development Officer (CDO) at the Palm Beach Zoo and Conservation Society is a critical position needed on our journey to create a Zoo that elicits ‘awe’. Surrounded by nature and wildlife these transformative experiences are required to fulfill our mission, to make it irresistible to take action to save wildlife and wild places. Building the next generation of environments for our guests, our staff and our animals is imperative. To accomplish this we need to increase support from our generous and well-resourced community. We have built an accomplished, supportive, and fun leadership team that works toward our mission every day. We are looking for a philanthropy leader to work with us as well as oversee an amazing team. The post, along with the team will execute all planning, organizing, and fundraising initiatives including major gifts, sponsorships, the annual fund, planned giving, grants, and fundraising special events for the Zoo. The CDO will report to the CEO and work closely with other members of the Executive team to expand the base of donors and drive fundraising efforts in all areas. The CDO will develop and cultivate strong relationships with existing as well as new donors and other key external allies in building philanthropic revenue for the Zoo.

The CDO will serve as a key leadership team member by participating in strategic decisions affecting the development activity of the Zoo, and by all actions build the Zoo’s visibility, impact, and financial resources.

Please visit our website at www.palmbeachzoo.org and click on Job Opportunities for the full job description.