Chief Development Officer
Boston, MA
Development – Development /
Full Time - Non-Union /
Hybrid
Are you a strategic, mission-driven leader passionate about advancing equity and impact through philanthropy? We’re seeking a Chief Development Officer (CDO) to join our senior leadership team and lead a dynamic, multi-channel fundraising program that fuels our organization’s vision and values.
As CDO, you will shape and execute a comprehensive development strategy, cultivate meaningful donor relationships, and foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture. This is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting difference in a values-driven organization committed to inclusion, innovation, and community engagement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and implement a multi-year fundraising strategy aligned with our mission and strategic goals.
- Lead and oversee all aspects of development, including:
- Personally manage a portfolio of major donors, including six- and seven-figure prospects.
- Hire, mentor, and support a growing development team, fostering a culture of collaboration, learning, and belonging.
- Partner with the Board of Directors, Development Committee, and senior leadership to advance fundraising goals.
- Ensure compliance with fundraising laws, donor privacy, and ethical standards.
- Oversee development operations, including CRM/database management, reporting, and budget oversight.
- Represent the organization at donor meetings, events, and public engagements.
- Serve as the primary liaison with Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) and the DOC Community.
o Major gifts
o Annual giving
o Institutional giving (corporate and foundation)
o Planned giving
o Events
o Direct mail and digital campaigns
o Donor stewardship and recognition
Additional Expectations
- Participate in organizational performance and productivity initiatives.
- Flexibility to attend occasional evening and weekend donor events.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
- 10+ years of progressive fundraising experience, including major gifts and campaign leadership.
- Proven success securing six- and seven-figure gifts from individuals and institutions.
- Experience leading and growing a development team.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively across teams and with executive leadership and board members.
- Knowledge of fundraising compliance and ethical practices.
- Proficiency with donor management systems and fundraising analytics.
- Experience in mission-driven or nonprofit organizations.
- Familiarity with the Massachusetts philanthropic landscape is a plus.
- Experience launching new fundraising initiatives and campaigns.
We recognize that experience comes in many forms. If you meet most of the qualifications and are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply.
What We Offer:
- A supportive, inclusive workplace culture
- Opportunities for professional growth and leadership
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Generous paid time off
- A chance to make a meaningful impact in the community
$210,000 - $210,000 a year
Based on 37.5 hours/week
Commitment to Equity
PPLM is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, and an equal opportunity employer that values a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusivity and belonging. Equity, diversity, and inclusion are core values at PPLM and a chance for us to make long-term, meaningful change. In order to address health equity in communities across Massachusetts in an authentic way, we must start with ourselves. We are taking focused steps to make progress in our own organization and are committed to building an equity practice in all aspects of our work that will lead us toward becoming an organization that better reflects our patients and embodies cultural humility.
We believe that communities most impacted by health inequities must be centered in the work we do. Therefore, we strongly encourage applications from Black, Hispanic, Asian, and Indigenous people of color, Trans and gender non-conforming people, LGBTQIA+ people, people with disabilities, and working-class people for all our positions.
Equal employment opportunity and having a diverse staff are fundamental principles at PPLM, where employment and promotional opportunities are based upon individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation/affectional preference, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as established under law.
