Chief Development Officer

Aspen Leadership Group is proud to partner with The Hole in the
Wall Gang Camp in the search for a Chief Development Officer.

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Development
Officer will provide operational oversight of a dynamic development
department utilizing innovative approaches to optimize all revenue
sources as well as a strategic vision for The Hole in the Wall Gang
Camp’s fundraising future. The Chief Development Officer will
establish, manage, and enhance relationships with individual
donors, corporate partners, foundation leaders, and third-party
groups.

The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp is dedicated to providing “a
different kind of healing” to children with serious illnesses and
their families throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, free of
charge. It’s a community that celebrates the fun, friendship, and
spirit of childhood, where every kid can “raise a little hell.”
Camp’s goal is to ensure that children with serious medical
conditions such as cancer, sickle cell disease, and other rare
diseases have the chance to experience the world of possibilities
that camp has to offer. Through the generosity of others, The Hole
in the Wall Gang Camp community provides this unique healing
experience to kids in need and their families, including those who
may not be able to come to camp.

The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp was founded in 1988 by Paul Newman
with one simple premise in mind: to provide opportunities for
children with serious illnesses to experience the transformational
spirit and friendships that go hand-in-hand with camp. It was
Newman’s dream that The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, with its
unobtrusive expert medical care, would provide seriously ill
children with a fun-filled experience defined by compassion,
laughter, and acceptance.

When Camp opened, campers found a kid-sized old west setting
inspired by “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,” filled with
traditional summer camp programs adapted so that children with
physical and medical differences could participate. The
accessibility of the programs along with a significant, yet
unobtrusive medical presence allowed campers to embrace
possibilities and safely challenge perceived limitations. Among
kindred spirits facing similar challenges, they escaped isolation
and found a community defined by acceptance. In 1989, the healing
power of The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp extended to families with
the introduction of a summer session for the healthy siblings of
campers. In 2002, one charismatic counselor, armed with paints and
craft projects, ventured into a Connecticut hospital and proved
that the fun and friendship experienced at Camp were portable. That
is how the Hospital Outreach Program began and today more than 30
full-time specialists are serving more than 30 hospitals and
clinics. Since 1992, Parent & Caregiver Retreats have offered
current camper parents a multitude of ways to expand their
supportive community and connect with other Camp families and in
2013, CampOut was launched, bringing the fun and friendship of Camp
directly into camper homes and communities.

What started as a summer camp that served 288 campers during its
first year in 1988, now provides hope and healing to thousands of
children with serious illnesses and their family members annually
through a variety of year-round programs—always free of
charge.

In keeping with its Core Values, The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp
fosters a community of purposeful inclusion through a commitment to
diversity and equity. Paul Newman’s dream was to create fun Camp
experiences where children marginalized and isolated because of
serious illnesses could feel the healing embrace of acceptance and
a sense of belonging while being surrounded by those who understand
their unique challenges. Over the years, Camp has intentionally
created inclusive programming and spaces for the children and
families the Camp serves while also fostering a kind, caring
community where everyone feels safe, respected, and loved. With
half of the Camp’s service population being people of color, there
is a significant sense of urgency to continue to increase
representation organization-wide as well as to advance anti-racism
and racial equity initiatives that will serve to strengthen the
Camp’s enduring commitment.

A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and
experience and at least ten years of nonprofit development
experience, including capital campaign and supervisory experience,
is preferred for this position. The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp will
consider candidates with a broad range of backgrounds. If you are
excited about this role and feel that you can contribute to the
Camp, but your experience does not exactly align with every
qualification listed above, we encourage you to apply. All
applications must be accompanied by a cover letter and résumé.
Cover letters should be responsive to the mission of The Hole in
the Wall Gang Camp as well the responsibilities, competencies, and
qualifications stated in the prospectus.

The salary for this position is $200,000 annually. The Hole in the
Wall Gang Camp offers a comprehensive package of benefits that
provides for the health and welfare of its staff including a
healthcare plan, medical co-pay and insurance deductible
reimbursement, life insurance, long-term disability insurance,
accidental death and dismemberment insurance, wellness
reimbursement, employee assistance programs, 403(b) and Roth 403(b)
plans, defined contribution plan, tuition reimbursement, cross
department and regional opportunities, professional organization
and license fee reimbursement, 10 paid holidays, 27 days paid time
off, and more.

The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp is committed to the inclusion of all
qualified candidates. If you require reasonable accommodation in
completing this application, interviewing, or participating in the
selection process, please contact Kim Farr at [email protected].

To apply for this position, visit:
https://opportunities.aspenleadershipgroup.com/opportunities/1413.