Chief Development Officer

4 months ago
Full time role
$198k-$270k/Year
Hybrid... more

Bonsai Leadership Group is excited to support Ocean Conservancy in its search for a Chief Development Officer.  

ABOUT OCEAN CONSERVANCY 

Ocean Conservancy works to protect the ocean from today’s greatest global challenges. Together with its partners, it creates evidence-based solutions for a healthy ocean and the wildlife and communities that depend on it.  Ocean Conservancy has an operating budget of approximately $55 million supported by a workforce of 150+ individuals. Learn more about Ocean Conservancy at www.oceanconservancy.org. 

THE OPPORTUNITY 

Ocean Conservancy takes a visionary pragmatic approach to its work and is excited to bring on an exceptional Chief Development Officer (CDO) to take its conservation reach to the next level.  Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the CDO will envision, operationalize, and activate all fundraising and development strategies to support the institution’s annual budget and ensure long-term financial sustainability and global conservation impact.   

The CDO will oversee a fundraising team that raises between $30-50 million annually through a balanced strategy, driving and expanding a wide range of revenue programs, including:  

  • Individual Philanthropy (mid, major and principal gifts)  
  • Direct Mail   
  • Foundations & Governments  
  • Planned Giving   
  • Corporate Partnerships   

The CDO will inspire a high-performing development team of 30-35 to achieve collective impact through integrated fundraising strategies that engage current and prospective donors.   

As a core member of the institution’s C-Suite leadership team, the CDO will collaborate to define the institution’s mission and direction, build a strong organizational culture, and set, execute, and achieve institutional strategies and priorities. The CDO will partner to build collaborative teams across departments, create innovative and impactful solutions, and ensure staff feel motivated by the institution’s mission and direction. 

In addition to leading the Development team and serving as an essential organizational leader, the CDO will manage an expansive personal portfolio of key external relationships that deliver critical resources.   

LOCATION  

While Ocean Conservancy embraces a hybrid work structure requiring employees to reside in one of the following US states: AK, CA, DC, FL, MD, OR, VA, TX, WA, and WV, there is a strong preference for this position to be based in the Washington, DC metro area.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS  

The salary range for this position is $198,600 - $270,878 annually, with an anticipated starting salary dependent upon the hired candidate’s location, qualifications, background, and experience. In addition, Ocean Conservancy offers a comprehensive benefits package. 

LEARN MORE & APPLY  

To see the full position description, required experience and qualifications for this position and/or apply, visit:  To see the full position description, required experience and qualifications for this position and/or apply, visit: https://www.bonsaileadershipgroup.com/occdo 

Bonsai Leadership Group (www.bonsaileadershipgroup.com) has been exclusively retained for this search. We support nonprofit organizations by securing the talent they need to reach their goals.   

All applications, nominations, inquiries and discussions will be considered strictly confidential.