Chief Development Officer

We strongly encourage a cover letter with applications.

Who you are

• Fundraising expertise – A minimum of 15 years of development leadership experience, with a track record of success in developing fundraising strategies and securing seven+ figure gifts from institutional and individual donors.
• Acknowledge & Reward Individuality – Builds inclusive, high-performing teams where individuals are supported, challenged, and empowered to contribute their perspectives and ideas; actively seeks feedback and demonstrates a commitment to continuous self-growth and development.
• Relationship building – Ability to cultivate and steward current and prospective donors and activate networks towards revenue goals; ability to inherit and manage donor relationships that have made Fountain House successful to date.
• Caregiving Emotional Intelligence – Demonstrate empathy and strong listening skills when engaging donors, partners, staff and members.
• Strategic thinking – Demonstrated success developing and adjusting plans for increasing donor engagement and growing revenue, leveraging qualitative and quantitative information in planning; track record of building and refining systems and processes necessary to meet goals.
• Storytelling – Ability to translate Fountain House’s work and experience, beginning with the leadership and experiences of FH members and the powerful Clubhouse model Fountain House pioneered into an effective set of narratives that engage and inspire funders.
• Mission Connection – Alignment with organizational values and approaches; demonstrated commitment to and ability to serve as an exemplar for an organization’s values and foster an inclusive and respectful workplace.

What you bring

• Undergraduate degree is required.
• Graduated degree in related field, preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in fundraising, philanthropy, and/or revenue generation.
• Experience leading a comprehensive development team that includes major gifts, foundation support, annual giving, and direct response fundraising.

Your Impact

The Chief Development Officer (CDO) is a senior executive leader responsible for shaping and driving the philanthropic strategy that fuels Fountain House’s mission, growth, and long-term impact—both in its direct service and its scaling work. A dynamic and strategic leader, the CDO combines long-term vision with thoughtful, compassionate leadership to advance Fountain House’s mission to transform how the nation sees, supports, and enables people most impacted by mental illness to recover, thrive, and lead. The Chief Development Officer is a leader who not only delivers results but embodies the values of the clubhouse model, demonstrating what we call our HERO characteristics: fierce optimism, professional curiosity, and a deeply communitarian approach to partnerships, leadership, and engagement,

Compensation

$275,000 - $290,000

Work Location

New York City preferred