Warriors & Quiet Water – Chief Development Officer
Empowering Post-9/11 Combat Veterans to Thrive Warriors & Quiet Waters' Built for More program is a nine-month, science-backed journey that empowers post-9/11 combat veterans to thrive. Not survive. Thrive. Through peak experiences in nature and evidence-based programming, veterans complete BFM with their sense of purpose tripled, their community connection doubled, their stress cut in half, and their resilience dramatically strengthened. They return to their communities as leaders. And we measure all of it, through a long term evaluation partnership with Syracuse University.
Warriors & Quiet Waters Seeks Growth-Oriented Development Leader
The Chief Development Officer (CDO) is accountable for enabling Warriors & Quiet Waters to achieve its mission by leading the execution of WQW's five-year Development Strategy, growing annual fund raising revenue from $4.086M to $7.147M by 2030 to double the number of post-9/11 combat veterans and their loved ones WQW serves annually. The CDO reports directly to the CEO and serves as a key member of WQW's senior leadership team.
The CDO leads a fully staffed development team organized across four lines of effort: Contributions (Major and Transformational Gifts, Annual Fund, and Corporate Giving), Hosted Events, Grants and Public Funding. In addition to leading the team, the CDO carries a personal portfolio of major donors, partners closely with the CEO on transformational donor engagement, and serves as co-lead with the Director of Development for Major Gifts in coordinating WQW's National Advisory Board (NAB).
As a key member of WQW's Executive Leadership Team, the CDO contributes to organizational strategic planning, translates strategy into integrated annual and tactical plans, and plays an active role in shaping organizational climate and developing subordinate leaders. The CDO is a leader first. The title describes what the CDO manages. It is not who the CDO is.
Required Experience and Qualifications
❖ Outstanding accomplishments executing multi-channel resource development strategy.
❖ Deep understanding of and experience in donor moves management.
❖ Demonstrated experience, success, and progressive responsibility in fundraising with a minimum of eight years of major gifts experience with corporate, foundation, and individual donors; demonstrated success in managing a portfolio, soliciting, and closing major gifts.
❖ Proven successful capital campaign management and implementation experience.
❖ Exceptional planning skills; goal, results and detail-oriented with the ability to set and meet deadlines.
❖ Excellent communication skills, both written and oral; ability to influence and engage a wide range of donors and key stakeholders and build long-term relationships.
❖ Proficiency in CRM database management, wealth screening tools, Microsoft Office Suite, and other computer skills, as required.
❖ Bachelor's degree.
❖ In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
❖ Valid driver's license.
Preferred Skills and Competencies
❖ Experience with Salesforce and iWave.
❖ CFRE certification or other professional credential.
❖ Familiarity with U.S. military culture and combat veterans.
❖ Comfort navigating uneven terrain and experiencing the outdoors in the company of others.
Salary Range: $150,000-175,000 annually
WQW offers a competitive compensation package, including benefits such as health, dental, vision, and life insurance, a Flexible Spending Account, 401K with match, bonus opportunities, and professional development opportunities.
Location: Primarily office-based with regular field work including donor engagement, events, and program support. Remote work is authorized when necessary. Position requires a minimum of one day of travel within Montana monthly, plus periodic out-of-state travel to key donor markets. The CDO is expected to be present at WQW's Bozeman, Montana office and Quiet Waters Ranch as organizational needs require.
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