Deputy Chief Development Officer

About this role

The Deputy leads all high-functioning revenue-generating teams, including principal and major gifts, institutional giving, planned giving, membership, and mid-level giving. They serve on both the Development Leadership Team (DLT) and Organizational Leadership Team (OLT). They work closely with the Development Operations teams that are directly overseen by the CDO. In partnership with the CDO, the Deputy provides strategic vision and leadership for EDF’s philanthropic efforts, bringing fresh ideas, networks, and a demonstrated ability to build donor relationships in a global context. This role serves as the potential successor to the Chief Development Officer. The ideal candidate has experience in diverse, international settings; deep knowledge of major donor and institutional fundraising; and a proven ability to build partnerships, market mission-driven organizations, and grow restricted and unrestricted revenue. Knowledge of the climate funding space is strongly preferred. Environmental Defense Fund is a nonprofit that uses science, economics and partnerships to tackle climate change and other urgent environmental problems.