Join Our Team: Chief Development Officer – National Veterans Foundation

Location: Los Angeles, California (Hybrid)

Reports To: President & Founder

Compensation: $80,000–$100,000 annually

About the National Veterans Foundation

For more than 40 years, the National Veterans Foundation (NVF) has served America’s Veterans and their families by providing crisis intervention, information and referral services, advocacy, and compassionate support to those who have served our nation.

Today, NVF is entering an exciting new phase of growth. We are seeking an experienced, visionary fundraising executive to help build the Foundation’s future by expanding philanthropic support, strengthening strategic partnerships, and increasing our national presence.

This is a unique opportunity to work directly with the President & Founder and Board of Directors to help shape the next chapter of one of America’s longest-serving Veterans organization.

Why Join NVF?

This is more than a fundraising position—it is an opportunity to help transform a respected national nonprofit.

The Chief Development Officer will play a central role in shaping the future of the National Veterans Foundation, expanding its reach, strengthening its financial foundation, and ensuring that more veterans and their families receive the support they deserve.

If you are a proven fundraising leader who wants to build something meaningful while honoring those who served our nation, we invite you to join us.

Position Summary

The Chief Development Officer is a member of the executive leadership team and is responsible for leading all fundraising, philanthropic, and strategic partnership initiatives for the National Veterans Foundation.

The CDO will design and execute a comprehensive development strategy that increases annual revenue through major gifts, corporate partnerships, foundation grants, planned giving, special events, and individual donor programs.

This executive will work closely with the President & Founder and Board of Directors to build a sustainable fundraising culture that positions NVF for significant long-term growth and national recognition

Key Responsibilities

Fundraising Leadership

• Serve as the Foundation’s senior fundraising executive.
• Develop and execute a multi-year diversified strategic fundraising plan.
• Advise the President and Board on fundraising strategy and growth opportunities.
• Build a culture of philanthropy throughout the organization.

Major Gifts & Philanthropy

• Develop relationships with major donors capable of making transformational gifts.
• Personally cultivate, solicit, and steward major gift prospects.
• Build a robust pipeline of high-net-worth individuals.
• Expand planned giving and legacy giving programs.
• Implement a donor recognition program

Corporate & Foundation Relations

• Secure corporate sponsorships and strategic partnerships.
• Develop relationships with private and family foundations.
• Identify and pursue significant grant opportunities.
• Build partnerships with veteran-serving organizations and national brands.

Board Engagement

• Partner with Board members in donor cultivation.
• Provide fundraising training and support to Board members.
• Prepare regular fundraising reports and performance metrics.

Community & Public Relations

• Serve as an ambassador for NVF.
• Represent the Foundation at conferences, community events, and donor meetings.
• Strengthen NVF’s national visibility and reputation.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Seven or more years of progressively responsible nonprofit fundraising leadership.
• Demonstrated success securing six- and seven-figure gifts.
• Experience managing comprehensive fundraising programs.
• Strong corporate partnership and foundation development experience.
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to inspire donors, volunteers, Board members, and staff.
• Knowledge of veterans’ issues is desirable.

First-Year Success Metrics

The successful candidate will:

• Develop a comprehensive strategic development plan.
• Significantly expand the major donor pipeline.
• Increase annual fundraising revenue.
• Launch or expand a planned giving program.
• Increase corporate sponsorship revenue.
• Strengthen foundation relationships.
• Improve donor retention and stewardship.
• Expand national awareness of NVF.
• Position the Foundation for long-term sustainable growth.

Long-Term Success Measures

The candidate will:

• Implement a donor recognition program.
• Lead in growing the NVF to a $5-15 million organization.
• Build national recognition for the NVF’s contribution to supporting Veterans.
• Build a consistent and dependable donor base.
• Meet annual fund raising goals.

Compensation & Benefits

Base Salary: $80,000–$100,000 annually, depending on qualifications and experience.

In addition, the NVF will provide:

• Professional development and continuing education.
• Conference and travel reimbursement.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Hybrid work flexibility.
• Laptop and technology support.

To Apply
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to careers@nvf.org. Please include “Chief Development Officer” in the subject line.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

National Veterans Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. NVF does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy or related conditions, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.