Chief Development Officer

Confidential

San Jose, CA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Systems, Foundation Grants, Fundraising, Leadership, Mentoring, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Vision Plan
LOCATION
San Jose, CA
POSTED
Today

Chief Development OfficerAbout the CompanyNon-profit organization ensuring & advocating for the civil rights of MuslimsIndustryLaw PracticeTypeNon ProfitFounded2005Employees11-50CategoriesLegal ServicesAbout the RoleThe Company is seeking a Chief Development Officer (CDO) to lead its fundraising and revenue strategy. The CDO will be responsible for building and sustaining a comprehensive development program that supports the organization's mission and long-term growth. This includes providing strategic leadership for a $5M fundraising operation, with a focus on major gifts and foundation grants, and partnering with the Executive Director to manage and grow a dynamic portfolio of supporters. The role also involves fostering a culture of philanthropy across the organization, translating the impact of the company's work into compelling narratives, and leading a high-performing development team. The ideal candidate will have a strong alignment with the company's values, a minimum of 7-10 years of progressive fundraising leadership experience, and a proven track record in major gifts and foundation fundraising.Applicants for the CDO position at the company should have a Bachelor's degree (advanced degree preferred) in a related field and a minimum of 7-10 years of experience in fundraising, with a focus on major gifts and foundation relations. The role requires a candidate with exceptional relationship-building skills, strong strategic thinking, and the ability to translate vision into actionable plans. Familiarity with movement-based, organizing, or social justice fundraising models is essential, as is proficiency with CRM systems and fundraising tools. The CDO will be a key member of the senior leadership team, contributing to organizational strategy and decision-making, and must be prepared to engage donors around civil rights, equity, and systemic change. The position demands a leader with high emotional intelligence, sound judgment, and a collaborative leadership style, who can effectively mentor and lead a development team to support the company's growth and impact.Hiring Manager TitleExecutive DirectorTravel PercentLess than 10%FunctionsBusiness DevelopmentCorporate Development

About the Company

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American Equity Mortgage, Inc., is one of the nation’s leading mortgage lenders with a proven history of success. For 20 years we have held integrity, leadership, strength and stability making us highly respected in the industry, as well as throughout the communities we serve. We are committed to our customers by specializing in helping people save money through mortgage refinancing, debt consolidation, and home purchase loans. Our employees are continually growing with our ongoing, coaching culture, training and support along with upward mobility promoting from within our organization. Our commitment to helping others carries into social responsibility to support, assist and empower communities with our private foundation known as AEM Cares, along with our corporate giving program to help and enable charitable causes nationwide reach their goals.
COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Financial Services
WEBSITE
https://www.americanequity.com