Chief Development Officer

Chief Development Officer Washington D.C.

NOTE : LeaderFit is leading this recruitment.

The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law has retained LeaderFit to help identify a Chief Development Officer.

Reporting to the President / Executive Director, the Chief Development Officer (CDO) is the primary development partner to the Lawyers' Committee's board of directors and is an integral member of the executive leadership team. The CDO oversees all fundraising efforts, leading strategy, managing a $2M budget and a team of seven, with the opportunity to grow the development team further. The CDO will maintain current sources of support; expand the organization's base of financial support from foundations, individuals, law firms, businesses, and others; and develop and implement creative strategies to cultivate new forms of support. Finally, the CDO will identify and drive the most effective development and marketing techniques to achieve organizational goals, in collaboration with the President / CEO, the board of directors, the communications, program, and operations teams, and other valued partners.

The target salary range for this position is $235,000 - $255,000 annually. The Lawyers' Committee offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision), parental leave, a 403(b) contribution with employer match contributions, voluntary short- and long-term disability, and an employer-paid monthly cell phone stipend.

Ready to Make an Impact? If you are passionate about civil rights, racial justice, and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion, we want to hear from you. Join our mission to drive positive change and contribute to our dynamic team! Benefits : The Lawyers' Committee offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes healthcare coverage (medical, dental & vision), parental leave, 403(b) contribution with employer match contributions, voluntary short- and long-term disability and an employer paid monthly cell phone stipend. Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion : The Lawyers' Committee embraces diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We strongly encourage candidates of color and candidates from underrepresented communities to apply. The Lawyers' Committee does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, pregnancy, parental status, family responsibility, personal appearance, genetic information, matriculation, immigration status, union activities, political affiliation, military veteran status, credit information or any other status protected under law.