Chief Development Officer

Treehouse seeks an accomplished, strategic, and highly collaborative development leader to join the organization as its new Chief Development Officer (CDO). Partnering closely with the Chief Executive Officer and executive team, the CDO will propel Treehouse to new levels of fundraising success as the organization continues its statewide expansion, chart a bold course to the organization’s first major fundraising campaign, and align the efforts of the development team with strategic organizational priorities. This highly visible role offers a special opportunity to set strategic direction at one of the most growth-focused times in Treehouse’s history, and in ways that are of service to the Treehouse community and the many lives transformed through its mission.

Reporting to the CEO, the CDO will bring a strategic lens to philanthropy, ensuring that the organization’s systems, team, and approach to donor engagement match its ambitions for impact. A key member of the executive team, the CDO will not only drive revenue growth but will also play a critical role in shaping Treehouse’s overall direction and long-term sustainability as the organization works to directly impact the lives of youth in foster care by securing the resources necessary to expand programs and services.

In close collaboration with their executive team colleagues, the CDO will help set organizational priorities, integrate fundraising into Treehouse’s broader strategy, and contribute to a unified leadership team that drives impact with clarity and accountability. An engaged and giving Board of Directors, Treehouse Ambassador Board, Emeritus Board, and committed volunteer base are also ready to be mobilized on behalf of the mission, helping to create meaningful change for youth in foster care through expanded educational and career pathways.

Select Responsibilities

• Set and drive the strategic direction for philanthropy at Treehouse, ensuring fundraising efforts align with the organization’s state-wide growth trajectory and long-term sustainability, ultimately increasing Treehouse’s ability to provide life-changing support to youth in foster care.
• Develop and refine fundraising strategy, ensuring systems, processes, and infrastructure support Treehouse’s increasing ambitions.
• Ensure data-driven decision-making and accurate forecasting, leveraging Salesforce and other tools to track progress, analyze trends, and optimize donor engagement.
• Strengthen internal alignment on fundraising efforts, working cross-functionally to integrate development priorities into broader organizational goals.

Select Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in advancement as both a senior level manager with a record of accomplishment leading a large team, and as a frontline gift officer.
• Proven success leading a development operation raising $5M-$15M+ annually, with expertise scaling and diversifying revenue streams.
• Experience leading the day-to-day functioning of a department, effectively supervising staff and creating and managing complex budgets, forecasts, and reporting. Prior experience with a campaign is helpful.
• The ability to integrate fundraising into overall organizational strategy, elevate systems and processes, and drive long-term growth that leads to tangible improvements in education, career readiness, and life outcomes for youth in foster care.

Application Details

Pearl Street Collective, the search firm with purpose, has been exclusively retained for this engagement. To apply or view full position description, visit https://www.pearlstreetcollective.com/positions/trhs-cdo