Chief Development Officer

American Red Cross • Honolulu, HI

47d

About The Position

Are you a dynamic fundraising leader with a passion for building lasting relationships and driving impact? We're seeking a Chief Development Officer (CDO) to lead strategic fundraising efforts across the Pacific Islands. This role is pivotal in cultivating donor partnerships, guiding development staff and volunteers, and growing a sustainable revenue base to support life-changing services in our island communities. This is more than a fundraising role-it's a chance to lead with heart, connect with communities, and help sustain vital services across the islands. You'll work alongside passionate professionals and volunteers; all committed to making a difference. Lead with Aloha! WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE FOR GOOD

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 7 years of progressive fundraising leadership experience, including major gifts, corporate partnerships, and campaign strategy.
• Management: At least 5 years of experience managing teams and driving performance.
• Skills: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. Proven ability to engage in diverse constituencies and build trust-based relationships. Familiarity with fundraising systems (e.g., Raiser's Edge, Salesforce). Strong strategic thinking and data-driven decision-making. Cultural competency and sensitivity to Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities. Valid driver's license and ability to travel frequently across the islands.
• Combination of candidate's education and general experience satisfies requirements so long as the total years equate to description's minimum education and general experience years combined (Management experience cannot be substituted).

Nice To Haves

• Major Gifts Expertise Experience developing and executing multi-year major gift strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Portfolio Management Demonstrated success managing a high-value donor portfolio (e.g., 100+ prospects) with strategic segmentation and prioritization.
• Leadership & Strategy Experience leading development teams, including gift officers, support staff, and volunteers.
• Regional & Cultural Awareness Familiarity with Hawaiian cultural values, local philanthropic landscape, and community-based fundraising approaches.

Responsibilities

• Lead Fundraising Strategy: Develop and execute annual and multi-year fundraising plans to meet and exceed a regional revenue target of up to $10M.
• Grow Donor Relationships: Personally manage a portfolio of major donors and prospects, making direct solicitations and stewarding long-term partnerships.
• Drive Community Engagement: Cultivate relationships with corporations, foundations, and individual donors across the Pacific Islands region, reflecting the diversity and values of the Pacific Islands.
• Empower Volunteer Leadership: Serve as the primary liaison for the Board's Philanthropy Committee, orienting and supporting members in their fundraising roles.
• Manage and Mentor: Lead a high-performing development team, overseeing hiring, training, coaching, and performance management.
• Collaborate for Impact: Partner with national headquarters and division teams to align fundraising efforts and maximize opportunities.
• Ensure Operational Excellence: Oversee campaign implementation, reporting, and resource allocation to meet strategic goals.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental Vision plans
• Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
• PTO: Starting 15 days a year; based on FLSA status and tenure
• Holidays: 11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five floating holidays
• 401K with 6% match
• Paid Family Leave
• Employee Assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Industry: Social Assistance
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees