Jan 2nd, 2025
The Carver
Job Description
Aspen Leadership Group is proud to partner with the Carver in the search for a Chief Development Officer.
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Carver seeks a Chief Development Officer with the ability and drive needed to reimagine the future of fundraising and secure innovative financing to amplify the impact of the Carver. This newly created and pivotal leadership role represents a major organizational investment in the Carver’s long-term vision for growth, innovation, and sustainability. The Chief Development Officer will bring an entrepreneurial mindset to the identification of emerging trends and innovative fundraising models, moving beyond traditional nonprofit fundraising to drive sustainable growth and will advocate for the Carver’s mission, fostering a culture of philanthropy across the institution. Overseeing a comprehensive development program, the Chief Development Officer will manage major gifts, annual giving, corporate and foundation relations, planned giving, government grants, and capital campaigns, while personally cultivating and stewarding a portfolio of principal and transformational donors.
The Carver's afterschool and summer programming is among the most effective in the nation. The Carver equips all learners for global competitiveness by leading strategic partnerships with schools and communities that advance excellence and growth opportunities. The Carver operates more than 65 before-school, after-school, summer, and community programs. Since 2005, 100% of the Carver seniors have graduated on time, and almost all have become first-generation college students. Programming includes K-12 workforce development, college tours, and college scholarships.
The Carver's impact is undeniable — its alumni are ambitious critical thinkers making their mark in law, government, medicine, finance, entertainment, professional sports, technology, education, entrepreneurship, and creative arts. The Carver has a strong reputation for fiscal management and has an annual operating budget of over $11 million which, through innovative fundraising leadership, could reach $20 million. A capital campaign to renovate the Carver's community center has raised approximately $5 million to date with approximately $6 million remaining. The Carver is recognized as a Top Work Places by Hearst Connecticut Media Group, and has a four star rating from Charity Navigator.
A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least eight years of progressive development leadership experience, preferably within a large, complex nonprofit organization, is preferred. The Carver will consider candidates with a broad range of backgrounds. If you are excited about this role and feel that you can contribute to the Carver, but your experience does not exactly align with every qualification listed above, we encourage you to apply. All applications must be accompanied by a cover letter and résumé. Cover letters should be responsive to the mission of the Carver as well as the responsibilities and qualifications presented in the prospectus.
The salary range for this position is $140,000 to $150,000 annually.
The Carver is committed to the inclusion of all qualified candidates. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or participating in the selection process, please contact Michael Carver at michaelcarver@aspenleadershipgroup.com.
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