Vice President and Chief Development Officer Care Dimensions | Danvers, Massachusetts Care Dimensions, the largest hospice and palliative care provider in Massachusetts, seeks an innovative and experienced fundraising and engagement professional to serve as its Vice President and Chief Development Officer (VP/CDO). Founded in 1978, Care Dimensions has provided comprehensive and compassionate care for individuals and families dealing with life-threatening illnesses for nearly a half-century. Since its inception, Care Dimensions has evolved from a small, all-volunteer agency to become the region’s nonprofit leader in advanced illness care, offering services in over 100 communities in the Greater Boston region. Care Dimensions employs nearly 700 dedicated professionals; attracts more than 300 volunteers; and serves an average of 900 hospice, 600 palliative care, and 400 primary care patients each day. As the organization has grown from one of the first hospice organizations in the country to now the largest in Massachusetts, there exists tremendous opportunity to galvanize support from its dedicated community of grateful patients and families, as well as corporations, foundations, and other funders, to reinforce Care Dimensions’ place as an innovative and exemplary model in the field of advanced illness care. The VP is thus presented with a unique building opportunity to elevate and enhance the fundraising capabilities of the organization to achieve new and sustained levels of philanthropic success. Reporting to the President and CEO, Dr. Stephanie Patel, and serving as an active and contributing member of the executive leadership team, the VP/CDO will define and implement a strategic vision for Care Dimensions’ development enterprise, overseeing the evaluation and achievement of the organization’s long-term philanthropic goals. With support from senior leaders and the Board of Directors, and following a thorough external assessment of Care Dimensions’ philanthropic potential, the VP/CDO is charged with building a first-rate development operation comparable to the organization’s maturity and scale; defining the optimal staffing structure and making key hires to grow the team; and crafting a distinctive, multi-faceted, and compelling case for support that spans annual, major, institutional, and planned giving opportunities. Critical to success will be the VP/CDO’s ability to build a more robust culture of philanthropy across Care Dimensions, working collaboratively with clinical partners and senior leaders, as well as leveraging board members as essential philanthropic partners. With a demonstrated track record of high-level, individual major gift experience, the VP/CDO will carry a personal portfolio of prospects and donors, as well as support the president and CEO’s portfolio of major donor and funder relationships. With at least seven years of progressive development experience, the ideal candidate will possess proven leadership and organizational skills, a keen understanding of fundraising best practices, and a demonstrated ability to build a highly efficient and effective development enterprise poised for sustainable and long-term success. A strategic thinker with a high level of integrity, authenticity, and appreciation for the mission of Care Dimensions, the successful candidate will be a collaborative leader with excellent communication, relationship building, listening, and decision-making skills. This individual will possess a proven ability to build high-performing teams; set performance measures; and motivate and inspire staff to greater levels of achievement. The successful candidate will also bring a depth of volunteer management experience and the ability to forge meaningful relationships with board members and other key internal and external representatives on behalf of the organization. As a critical member of a cohesive executive leadership team, the ideal candidate will bring a collegial approach to the work and both an ability and desire to build upon, contribute to, and promote a remarkable organizational culture. A bachelor’s degree is required for this role.Jack Gorman is leading this search with Nicole Poe, Maureen Perry, and Lisa Clayton. Care Dimensions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Care Dimensions strongly encourage people of color, those that identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community, veterans, and individuals with different abilities to apply. Applicants needing reasonable accommodation during any part of the interview process may request one. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. APPLY NOMINATE contact Nicole Poe Full Description