Deputy Chief Development Officer

OVERALL FUNCTION

Reporting to the Chief Development Officer (CDO) and EVP for Global Development, the Deputy Chief Development Officer and Senior Vice President (SVP) is responsible for driving the organization’s revenue growth and sustainability.

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 div...