Chief Development Officer (Hybrid – Metropolitan DC)

Aspen Leadership Group is proud to partner with the Hope for
Henry Foundation in the search for a Chief Development
Officer.

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and Founder, the Chief
Development Officer will join a world-class team that is a driving
force for change in how hospitals and other healthcare providers
care for children. The Chief Development Officer will guide the
vision and strategy for Hope for Henry’s continued growth from 40
to over 100 hospitals and foster a culture of philanthropy within
the organization that supports this critical work. The Chief
Development Officer will bring an energetic passion for Hope for
Henry’s mission and a track record of fundraising success to their
role. The Chief Development Officer will provide strategic input on
key organizational decisions, and partner with leaders from across
the organization to ensure a continued path for evolution, growth,
and impact.

The Chief Development Officer will provide leadership, strategy,
and management of all components of Hope for Henry’s fundraising
efforts. In the short-term, the Chief Development Officer will
develop and execute a strategy for doubling the current annual
revenue of $2 million over the next three years, including
overseeing a campaign to raise $5 million specifically to finance
Hope for Henry’s expansion to 100 hospitals nationwide. In addition
to a high-touch stewardship and donor recognition program, the
Chief Development Officer will provide leadership on institutional,
corporate, and legacy giving strategies while personally managing a
small major gifts portfolio. The Chief Development Officer will be
Hope for Henry’s chief fundraising ambassador—partnering with the
Chief Executive Officer—to inspire and train staff and leadership
to further a culture of philanthropy. This is a highly
entrepreneurial opportunity which will allow the Chief Development
Officer to build and nurture a program that will significantly
increase support for Hope for Henry.

Hope for Henry grew from a tragedy. Henry Strongin Goldberg was
born with a life-threatening disease in 1995. He spent much of his
time in hospitals, enduring countless procedures, but Henry’s
spirit shone through it all. Despite the best medical care
available at the time, Henry succumbed to his illness in December
2002. Devasted by his loss, Henry’s parents, Laurie Strongin and
Allen Goldberg, reflected on the hundreds of nights they had spent
in hospitals during their son’s life. While he received
high-quality medical care, the needs of Henry the child went unmet.
They recognized that a birthday party in the hospital, or the
ability to trick-or-treat in the corridors, brought a piece of
normalcy that was otherwise lacking. Understanding the importance
of optimism and play in the lives of seriously ill children led
Laurie and Allen to found Hope for Henry in 2003. Since then, Hope
for Henry has improved the lives of more than 120,000 hospitalized
children and is used in over 30 hospitals nationwide. By 2026, this
will expand to more than 100 hospitals.

Hope for Henry is reinventing how hospitals care for children and
their families. Using innovative, scientifically tested programs,
Hope for Henry helps children confront the challenges of serious
illness, adhere to their medical plans, and thrive. Hope for Henry
incentivizes children to take all the steps necessary to
successfully complete demanding, life-saving procedures that are
often frightening for younger patients.

Supported by an exceptional staff and led by a committed Board of
Directors, Hope for Henry uses insights from passionate parents,
patients, and hospital staff to improve medical experiences for
pediatric patients. Hope for Henry professionals are ethically
responsible for promoting and fostering fairness and justice for
all employees, creating and sustaining an environment that
encourages all individuals, and the organization itself, to reach
their fullest potential in a positive and productive manner.

All applications must be accompanied by a cover letter and résumé.
Cover letters should be responsive to the mission of the Hope for
Henry Foundation as well as the responsibilities and qualifications
presented in the prospectus. A bachelor’s degree of an equivalent
combination of education and experience is required for this
position as is at least eight years of leadership experience as
part of a high-performing team.

The salary range for this position is $150,000 to $200,000
annually.

The Hope for Henry Foundation 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 Michael Carver at [email protected].

To apply for this position, visit:
https://opportunities.aspenleadershipgroup.com/opportunities/1364.