Chief Development Officer

Sharing Excess•Philadelphia, PA

48d•$150,000 - $180,000•Remote

About The Position

Sharing Excess is one of the fastest-growing food rescue organizations in America, built on a simple but powerful mission: save food and feed communities. What started as a student startup now operates across the country, distributing 2 million pounds of food every week (100 million pounds annually) to thousands of community partners nationwide. Our work is visionary, impactful, and deeply human. We move quickly, think creatively, and operate like a high-growth startup. We’re seeking individuals who can deliver with excellence, raise the bar, and are (above all) passionate about making the world a better place.

Requirements

At least seven years of fundraising experience with demonstrated success securing major six- and seven-figure gifts
A history of building and scaling fundraising programs within fast-growing organizations
Strong knowledge of donor management systems, including CRM structure, segmentation, automation and reporting
The ability to define, track and interpret key development metrics to guide strategy
Experience collaborating across departments to connect fundraising with finance, marketing and operations
High emotional intelligence and the ability to build genuine, trusting relationships with people

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a startup environment or a brand that is recognized in culture
Strong communication instincts, especially around translating impact into clear stories for donors
Familiarity with marketing or brand-building teams and how development work connects to those efforts
Comfort navigating fast-paced environments where priorities shift and growth moves quickly

Responsibilities

Lead the design and execution of a multi-year national development strategy that raises over $35M.
Cultivate, steward and expand a portfolio of major donors, family foundations and institutional partners with a focus on securing multi-year commitments.
Develop, launch and oversee fundraising campaigns and initiatives that elevate our brand and expand our reach across the country.
Serve as a senior ambassador for Sharing Excess: representing our organization in donor meetings, public forums and partner engagements.
Build and manage effective donor-relationship systems, including CRM oversight, segmentation, reporting and tracking to support a national donor base.
Collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams (Finance, Marketing, Operations, Program) to align fundraising goals with organizational priorities and operational realities.
Ensure timely, clear and compelling donor communications and impact reporting that demonstrate how contributions translate into measurable food-distribution and community outcomes.
Lead, mentor and grow the Development team: set performance goals, foster a culture of accountability and excellence, and ensure professional growth.
Support long-range planning by partnering with the CEO and leadership team to forecast funding needs, assess new growth opportunities and ensure fiscal sustainability.
Track and analyze key development metrics, adjust strategy based on data insights, and report progress to leadership and the board.

Benefits

Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)
Fully Covered Health Benefits including comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance with premiums 100% covered by the company
401(k) with Company Match (pending eligibility requirements met)
Paid Family Leave
Flexible Work-From-Home Schedule
Wellness Stipend for health and fitness expenses
Technology Coverage, including cell phone and internet reimbursement
Professional Development Support
Onsite Team Retreats & Gatherings
Cool Merch