Ohel Children’s Home and Family Services is seeking an accomplished visionary to serve as its Chief Development and Strategic Officer (CDSO). With an annual operating budget of $119 million, Ohel is in a period of significant expansion—locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally. The Chief Development and Strategic Officer will play an important role in advancing Ohel’s mission by building philanthropic capacity and expanding national visibility.

Position Overview

Reporting to the CEO and serving as a key member of the senior leadership team, the Chief Development and Strategic Officer will lead fundraising and development strategy while contributing to broader organizational national growth initiatives and in support of operating, capital, and endowment funding. Ohel’s headquarters are located in Flatbush, Brooklyn The Chief Development and Strategic Officer must live in NY or NJ. This is a Hybrid job

Responsibilities

• Execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy that supports Ohel’s operating, capital, and endowment needs.
• Cultivate and secure major gifts, with a strong emphasis on unrestricted and transformational funding
• Partner with other members of the senior team to strategize and execute plans for further expansion of Ohel’s programs and services on a national level.
• Introduce and engage new donors, foundations, and philanthropic partners across multiple regions.
• Partner with and inspire Board members and senior volunteers to strengthen fundraising outcomes.
• Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing development team.
• In collaboration with other senior team leaders, leverage technology, public speaking, and social media to support the organization.

Qualifications:

• A proven and substantial track record in fundraising, including major gifts, unrestricted funds, and capital campaigns.
• Experience managing a development staff.
• Experience presenting donors with opportunities to support social service community Programs.
• Experience engaging nonprofit Boards and senior leaders across business and professional sectors.
• Strong strategic thinking, organizational development, and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication, public speaking, and relationship-building abilities.
• Experience leveraging technology and digital platforms to support development and outreach.