Chief Growth Officer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in District of Columbia, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of the roadmap, vision, and execution for enhancing individual fundraising: Facilitate a significant increase in capital from high-net-worth donors by developing the pipeline, reinforcing the donor community, and personally securing transformational gifts, while managing the overall individual donor funnel from retail to HNW, engaging new audiences with Evidence Action's impact and strengthening connections with current supporters.

• Institutional fundraising: Collaborate with program teams to expand our initiatives across strategic foundations and major institutions, while advocating for evidence-based development throughout the sector.

• Communications, press, & website: Manage Evidence Action’s brand voice and narrative, identifying the most compelling and unique content - from narratives about our collaborations with fluid dynamics engineers in India to co-hosting events with Nobel Prize-winning Economists.

• Donor analytics: Supervise the analytics infrastructure and reporting processes.

• Oversee an existing team of 10 employees.

• Participate in the executive leadership team of a 900+ person organization.

• Act as a passionate advocate and spokesperson for Evidence Action's mission and methodology in meetings with donors and partners, during press interviews, and at conferences.

• Lead organizational transformation by training team members on best practices in fundraising and relationship management.

• Implement systems to ensure meaningful scaling, including analytics infrastructure, donor pipelines, Salesforce tooling, and more.

⛳️ Requirements

• 12+ years of professional experience; most candidates will have 8+ years in fundraising with a demonstrated personal history of securing significant gifts or partnerships.

• Proven experience in expanding pipelines of $30M+

• Experience in leading high-performing teams (5+) and nurturing team member development.

• Creativity in execution - the ability to recognize opportunities that others may overlook, and an iterative approach to testing and validating strategies.

• A curious mindset with a passion for “the close" (persistence in converting prospects into donors).

• Employs a strong prioritization framework.

• Provides timely and actionable feedback to others; actively seeks feedback and iterates on processes.

• Proficient with AI, data analysis, and Excel.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including international health care.

• HSA/FSA options available.

• Life insurance coverage.

• Disability coverage provided.

• Retirement plans featuring a matching component.

• Generous and flexible leave options.

• Employee perks available on a reimbursement basis.