Chief Development Officer

Brady has one powerful mission — to unite all Americans against gun violence.

Each year, approximately 40,000 people in the U.S. die from gun violence. We can change that. No organization has a more comprehensive and systematic approach to ending America’s gun violence epidemic. They say it can’t be done. But we know Americans can do anything. Even end this epidemic of gun violence. For we are more powerful than any problem when we work as one.

Now is the time to unite people, from coast to coast, young and old, liberal and conservative, fed up and fired up, and free our country from what is killing us. It’s in our hands.

The Chief Development Officer (CDO) serves as a key member of the Executive Management Team (EMT), and is responsible for advancing the organization’s mission through comprehensive strategies that strengthen revenue generation, donor relations, and public engagement. This leader will oversee management of the development team and all aspects of fundraising, donor engagement, donor pipeline growth, and revenue diversification—ensuring financial stability and mission impact across programs and initiatives.

Reporting directly to the President, the ideal candidate will have experience working closely with organizational leaders and the Board to set and execute multi-year revenue strategies across Brady’s 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and Brady PAC. The candidate should have a track record of working collaboratively across an organization and with their own team to uncover potential revenue opportunities and connect donors with the aspects of Brady’s work that are most meaningful to them, with a focus on building long-term, meaningful relationships with Brady’s donor base.

The candidate will have a passion for creating a culture of care and cultivation for Brady donors, many of whom have been Brady supporters for decades.

The candidate should be creative and bold, willing to think expansively about how to grow Brady’s revenue and who Brady should work with to support that growth. They should have substantial experience cultivating strategic partnerships with High Net Worth individuals, Corporations, and large Foundations, as well as experience successfully managing a team of high performers.

• Deeply understand and embody the organization’s mission, values, and the communities it serves.
• Partner with the President and Board to develop long-term strategies for revenue, visibility, and impact.
• Translate the mission into compelling and innovative fundraising and engagement strategies that drive revenue growth and sustainability.
• Deep experience working with 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and Brady PAC entities, navigating compliance and strategic alignment.

• Lead all aspects of development strategy—including individual giving, major gifts, institutional partnerships, corporate giving, planned giving, and digital fundraising.
• Identify new sources of revenue, leveraging innovation and data-driven insights.
• Partner with the Board and senior leaders to align fundraising goals with programmatic and financial objectives as delineated in the strategic plan
• Establish clear performance metrics, revenue forecasts, and multi-year growth targets.
• Partner with the COO and Finance to ensure seamless tracking and forecasting of revenue performance, ensuring transparency and accountability, and helping guide resource allocation that reflects Brady’s strategic priorities while supporting the strongest revenue pathways.

• Build and steward relationships with high-net-worth donors, foundations, corporations, and strategic partners.
• Serve as a compelling external ambassador, strengthening Brady’s national presence and philanthropic brand.
• Develop strategic communications that connect supporters and partners to the mission in meaningful ways.

• Build trust and collaboration within the senior leadership team.
• Champion a culture of accountability, high performance, and alignment with organizational values (Accountability, Passion, Impact Driven, and Excellence — APIE).
• Foster…