Chief Development Officer

Brady has one powerful mission — to unite all Americans against gun violence.

Each year, 40,000 people in the U.S. die from gun violence. We can change that. No organization has a more comprehensive and systematic approach to ending America’s gun violence epidemic. They say it can't be done. But we know Americans can do anything. Even end this epidemic of gun violence. For we are more powerful than any problem when we work as one. Now is the time to unite people, from coast to coast, young and old, liberal and conservative, fed up and fired up, and free our country from what is killing us. It's in our hands.

Job Summary:

The Chief Development Officer (CDO) serves as a key member of the Executive Management Team (EMT), and is responsible for advancing the organization’s mission through comprehensive strategies that strengthen revenue generation, donor relations, and public engagement. This leader will oversee management of the development team and all aspects of fundraising, donor engagement, donor pipeline growth, and revenue diversification—ensuring financial stability and mission impact across programs and initiatives.

Reporting directly to the President, the ideal candidate will have experience working closely with organizational leaders in executing growth strategies and bring clarity and vision to the CDO role, partnering closely with the President of Brady to execute on Brady’s strategic plan for continued revenue growth across its C3/C4 and Brady PAC. The candidate should have a track record of working collaboratively across an organization and with their own team to uncover potential revenue opportunities and connect donors with the aspects of Brady’s work that are most meaningful to them, with a focus on building long-term, meaningful relationships with Brady’s donor base. The candidate will have a passion for creating a culture of care and cultivation for Brady donors, many of whom have been Brady supporters for decades.

The candidate should be creative and bold, willing to think expansively about how to grow Brady’s revenue and who Brady should work with to support that growth. The candidate should have substantial experience cultivating strategic partnerships with High Net Worth individuals, Corporations, and large Foundations. The candidate should have experience successfully managing a team of high performers.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Mission & Strategy Alignment

• Deeply understand and embody the organization’s mission, values, and the communities it serves.
• Translate the mission into compelling fundraising and engagement strategies that drive growth and sustainability.
• Partner with the President and Board to develop long-term strategies for revenue, visibility, and impact.
• Deep experience working with 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and PAC entities, navigating compliance and strategic alignment.

Revenue Growth & Fundraising

• Lead all aspects of development strategy—including individual giving, major gifts, institutional partnerships, corporate giving, planned giving, and digital fundraising.
• Identify new sources of revenue, leveraging innovation and data-driven insights.
• Partner with the Board and senior leaders to align fundraising goals with programmatic and financial objectives.
• Partner with the COO and Finance to ensure seamless tracking and forecasting of revenue performance, ensuring transparency and accountability.

Stakeholder & Donor Engagement

• Cultivate relationships with key external partners, including donors, funders, corporations, and peer organizations.
• Serve as a visible and credible ambassador for the organization’s mission and impact.
• Develop strategic communications that connect supporters and partners to the mission in meaningful ways.

Organizational Leadership & Culture

• Build trust and collaboration within the senior leadership team.
• Champion a culture of accountability, high performance, and alignment with organizational values (Accountability, Passion, Impact Driven, and Excellence — APIE).
• Foster diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of engagement and fundraising.

Innovation & Market Awareness

• Identify and respond to external drivers of change—economic shifts, donor behavior trends, technology, and policy developments.
• Guide the organization in adapting to the evolving philanthropic landscape, including digital giving, AI-informed engagement, and multi-generational donor strategies.
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure integration between programmatic work and revenue development.

Operational Management

• Oversee Development (and/or all revenue-generating units).
• Manage budgets, forecasting, and key performance indicators for fundraising and engagement.
• Ensure compliance with legal, ethical, and financial standards across all revenue operations.

Key Relationships

• Reports to: The President
• Works closely with: the Office of the President, including the Chief Operating Officer and Chief of Staff; Board of Directors;Finance; Chief Policy/Program Officer; and Communications
• Supervises: Development
• Key Stakeholders: Donors, Corporate and Foundation Partners, Strategic Allies, and Mission Beneficiaries

Qualifications and Skills:

• 10+ years of progressive experience in nonprofit development, fundraising, and revenue strategy.
• Proven track record of generating significant philanthropic and partnership revenue across multiple channels.
• Demonstrated success leading teams through growth, change, and innovation to achieve ambitious goals.
• Strong understanding of data-driven fundraising, analytics, and engagement tools to optimize donor relationships and outcomes.
• Exceptional communication, relationship management, and storytelling skills, fostering meaningful connections with diverse stakeholders.
• Genuine commitment to organizational mission, values, and DEI principles, integrating equity and inclusion into all aspects of leadership and fundraising.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• A strategic thinker who connects mission with opportunity.
• A creative and entrepreneurial approach to the role driven by a fundamental growth mindset
• A key collaborator with the President of Brady, who works closely with the President in fulfilling a continuing growth strategy
• A relationship builder who inspires trust across diverse audiences.
• A data-informed leader who uses insight to drive growth.
• A collaborative partner who thrives in cross-functional leadership.
• A culture builder who models cooperation, empathy, transparency, and accountability.

The salary range for this position is $200,000 to $250,000 annually, with the exact salary depending on experience. Competitive benefits include employer-funded health, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; pre-tax parking and transit accounts; 403(B) plan with discretionary employer match; Employer-paid basic life and AD&D coverage; reimbursement for cell phone use; Headspace subscription; 16 weeks paid parental leave; unlimited PTO plus paid week closure at the end of the calendar year; and eleven paid federal holidays.

Brady is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and believes in driving equality in our communities and workplace. Brady is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce, and providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, gender identity, veteran status, or any other protected class according to local, state, and federal law. We also provide reasonable accommodation for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. To request an accommodation during the interview process, please email: bjhaymon@bradyunited.org

Brady understands that gun violence disproportionately harms communities that have long faced systemic racism and inequities, including Black, Latinx, Native American, and LGBTQ people. We believe that these communities must be centered in the work we do. We strongly encourage applications from people with these identities and lived experiences.