Chief Development Officer

Join Our Mission

Partnership to End Addiction (“Partnership”) is a national
non-profit organization dedicated to ending the addiction
crisis.  We understand addiction as a complex disease,
demanding evidence-based, compassionate responses. Our mission
centers on transforming the lives of young people by empowering the
adults around them. We provide support, education, and resources
for families confronting addiction, as well as partnering with
organizations throughout the nation to fight this public health
crisis. To learn more about our work, visit www.drugfree.org

Making an Impact as our Chief Development
Officer

As our Chief Development Officer (CDO), reporting directly to
the CEO, you’ll play a pivotal role leading our efforts to secure
the resources that sustain and expand our reach. Your mission will
be to develop and execute a multi-year revenue strategy, growing
our current annual revenue ($14-$15M) with a blend of traditional
fundraising and innovative entrepreneurial opportunities. This
position requires a strategic mind, a passion for
relationship-building, and a deep commitment to our cause. From
fostering relationships with major donors to orchestrating
impactful events, your work will directly fuel our ability to make
a difference in families and communities nationwide.

Core Responsibilities: 

• Champion Our Cause: Embody our mission and values with both
  internal and external stakeholders, inspiring a culture of
  dedication and commitment.
• Strategize to Succeed: Develop and continually refine a dynamic
  fundraising and revenue-generation strategy that aligns with our
  mission and ensures our financial strength.
• Build and Bolster Relationships: Nurture a robust network of
  donors, corporate and government partners, and stakeholders. Work
  closely with the CEO and Board Chair to create a robust development
  plan and build a strategic pipeline for key donors and
  relationships.
• Business Development: Partner and coordinate with our experts
  to identify, secure, and steward new business (paid contract)
  opportunities from private and public funding sources.
• Empower and Elevate: Lead a committed team of fundraising
  professionals, fostering their growth and ensuring a unified
  mission-driven approach.
• Communicate to Connect: Oversee compelling donor materials and
  stakeholder communications, clearly articulating our impact and
  vision.
• Analyze to Advance: Track key fundraising metrics and analyze
  data to inform strategies. Provide insightful reports to the
  leadership team, promoting data-driven decision-making.
• Oversee Planning and Proposal Writing: Lead our pursuit of
  grants and business opportunities, ensuring a robust proposal
  development process across both charitable and entrepreneurial
  avenues.
• Collaborate for Impact: Lead cross-departmental oversight and
  coordination of all fundraising and revenue initiatives, including
  coordination and collaboration with other senior leaders and
  consultants charged with identifying revenue-producing business
  opportunities for our professional services and products, such as
  research grant applications and contracts for professional
  development and digital products.
• Event Excellence: Launch our signature events with flair,
  building engagement and a strong community of supporters.
• Agility and Availability: Maintain an active local presence for
  external and internal meetings in New York; anticipate travel as
  required for fundraising and relationship-building opportunities
  across various parts of the United States; in addition to full-time
  work hours, be available for some evening and weekend cultivation
  events; and remain flexible to perform other job-related duties as
  assigned. 

Qualifications: 

• At least 12 years of professional experience in relationship
  management, fundraising, and/or revenue generation; experience in
  either the private or nonprofit sector is valued, with cross-sector
  experience ideal.
• Proven track record in leadership and strategy
  development.
• Demonstrated history of success in leading multi-million dollar
  fundraising initiatives, including securing significant grants and
  donations.
• Ability to build strong relationships with diverse
  stakeholders, including major donors, boards, business partners,
  and colleagues.
• A passion for our mission and an unwavering belief in the power
  of evidence-based, compassionate solutions to addiction.

• An inclusive leadership style, committed to fostering a culture
  where every team member feels valued and driven to contribute to
  our collective success.
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.

Partnership to End Addiction offers a robust benefits package
including health, life and disability insurance, generous defined
contribution retirement plan, paid family and medical leave,
vacation, personal, safe/sick and floating holiday time, gym
subsidies and more to eligible employees. 

This is a hybrid role.  The Chief Development Officer will
work in the New York City office at least one day per
week.  

Partnership to End Addiction is proud to be an equal
opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to
building an inclusive work environment for the success of our
employees and the fulfillment of our mission. Our goal is to be a
diverse workforce, encompassing a variety of backgrounds,
perspectives, and skills, that is representative of the people and
communities we aim to serve.  Learn more about working
at Partnership to End Addiction.   

Cover letter and resume should be emailed to [email protected].  

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job
application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to
otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact Human
Resources at [email protected].