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 🔗Chief Development Officer

  • Full Time
  • Woodside, CA
  • $223,000 - $259,000 USD / Year
  • Applications have closed
  • Job Summary: The Chief Development Officer (CDO) will be responsible for planning, implementing, overseeing, and assessing Filoli’s comprehensive development strategies to support the organization’s mission, vision, and long-term sustainability.
  • Job Qualifications:

    A minimum of seven years of progressive fundraising experience with a proven track record of closing major gifts, campaign oversight, and communication responsibilities in a comparable institution, program, or function is essential. Direct experience managing a professional team of fundraisers in a campaign environment is required.  Experience serving on a senior staff or executive team and direct relationships with board and volunteer fundraisers is required. A working knowledge of databases, with experience in Blackbaud Altru or similar customer relationship management systems (CRM), is required. A comprehensive knowledge and understanding of trends and best practices in the philanthropic sector and a successful experience with large, comprehensive campaigns is needed. Educational credentials supporting leadership acumen, organizational growth, arts and culture experiences, and community engagement are highly desired. The successful candidate will embody leadership, collaboration, and innovation in a dynamic, mission-driven environment.

  • How to Apply:

    Submit a cover letter and resume with a summary of demonstrable accomplishments (electronic submissions preferred).

  • Job benefits: paid vacation (15 days based on management status), sick leave, personal days, holidays, health, long-term disability, life insurance, and a voluntary 401(k) retirement plan
  • Application URL: https://artsconsulting.com/opensearches/filoli-historic-house-and-garden-seeks-chief-development-officer/

Website Filoli Historic House and Garden

The Chief Development Officer (CDO) will be responsible for planning, implementing, overseeing, and assessing Filoli’s comprehensive development strategies to support the organization’s mission, vision, and long-term sustainability. The CDO will report to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and will serve as a key member of the Executive Team. The CDO will represent Filoli’s philanthropic goals to all constituencies, will foster a culture of philanthropy and will advance ambitious fundraising objectives, including the $75M comprehensive six-year campaign (2024-2030), Cultivating Filoli’s Future, that seeks to raise $50M to support Preserving Heritage and Enhancing Guest Experiences projects and $25M in support of Sustainable Practices and Ecosystem Management.

 

The CDO manages Filoli’s annual fund, major gifts, corporate and foundation giving, planned giving, and fundraising events, and will oversee all aspects of donor engagement and stewardship. The CDO will be a member of Filoli’s Executive Team and will work closely with the CEO, Board of Directors, staff, fundraising volunteers, and community to cultivate new donors while energizing and stewarding existing relationships. In addition to maintaining a personal portfolio of major donors, the CDO will oversee campaign management, ensuring the success of initiatives that align with Filoli’s strategic vision and growth.