About Ocean Conservancy

Ocean Conservancy works to protect the ocean from today's greatest global challenges. Together with its partners, it creates evidence-based solutions for a healthy ocean and the wildlife and communities that depend on it. Ocean Conservancy has an operating budget of approximately $55 million supported by a workforce of 150+ individuals.

The Opportunity

Ocean Conservancy is seeking an exceptional Chief Development Officer (CDO) to take its conservation reach to the next level. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the CDO will:

• Envision, operationalize, and activate all fundraising and development strategies
• Support the institution's annual budget
• Ensure long-term financial sustainability and global conservation impact
• Oversee a fundraising team that raises between $30-50 million annually
• Drive and expand revenue programs including:
  • Individual Philanthropy (mid, major and principal gifts)
  • Direct Mail
  • Foundations & Governments
  • Planned Giving
  • Corporate Partnerships
• Inspire a high-performing development team of 30-35
• Collaborate with C-Suite leadership to define the institution's mission and direction
• Build a strong organizational culture
• Set, execute, and achieve institutional strategies and priorities
• Manage an expansive personal portfolio of key external relationships

Location

Ocean Conservancy embraces a hybrid work structure requiring employees to reside in one of the following US states: AK, CA, DC, FL, MD, OR, VA, TX, WA, and WV. The preferred location for this position is the Washington, DC metro area.

Compensation & Benefits

The salary range for this position is $198,600 - $248,251 annually, with an anticipated starting salary dependent upon the hired candidate's location, qualifications, background, and experience. Ocean Conservancy offers a comprehensive benefits package.

How to Apply

To see the full position description, required experience and qualifications for this position and/or apply, visit: https://www.bonsaileadershipgroup.com/occdo

Bonsai Leadership Group (www.bonsaileadershipgroup.com) has been exclusively retained for this search. All applications, nominations, inquiries and discussions will be considered strictly confidential.