Chief Development Officer Orbis International

SRI Executive Search has been contracted by Orbis International to assist with the search for an exceptional candidate to fill the position of Chief Development Officer.

We believe in a world where everyone can access the eye care they need to thrive.

Orbis is an international nonprofit building sustainable eye care systems globally, bringing treatment and prevention within reach for all.

A staggering 90% of all vision loss is treatable or preventable. That equates to 1 billion people on this planet living with vision loss from avoidable causes. Nine out of ten people with vision loss live in low- and middle-income countries, and 55% are women and girls.

To combat this, we build strong eye care systems that cover the full range of eye care services — from educating people about eye health and the importance of preventive care to identifying eye conditions in the community to providing treatment and follow-up services for those who need them.

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We are seeking a Chief Development Officer (CDO) to lead our global fundraising & resource mobilization strategy and ensure the resources necessary to advance our mission.

The Chief Development Officer (CDO) is a visionary, strategic, and operational leader responsible for Orbis’s full spectrum of fundraising and revenue‑generating activities, both in the US and internationally. This role is a position spanning the full spectrum of individual and private fundraising, from major gifts, mass market, foundations, corporate partnerships, events, and development operations, with a focus on unrestricted revenue and responsibility for diversifying and expanding specific revenue channels globally.

• Drive innovation and growth in fundraising while building sustainable revenue streams across multiple channels.
• Partner closely with the CEO, Board, Chief Program Officer, and Orbis Global Affiliates to align fundraising strategy with mission priorities.
• Lead development operations, data management, and systems investment to enable strategic decision‑making and maximize ROI.
• Support and guide Board engagement, including the Annual Gala, personal giving, and leveraging board networks.
• Ensure a cohesive, high‑performing global development team and culture.

This role requires deep knowledge of the US fundraising market as well as international fundraising experience across multiple geographies and sectors.

• Lead the design and implementation of a comprehensive global development strategy encompassing major gifts, individual giving, mass market, foundations, corporate partnerships, and events.
• Diversify and expand revenue streams, creating innovative programs and channels both in the US and internationally.
• Partner with the Chief Program Officer to align private fundraising with multilateral and institutional grant priorities.
• Collaborate and ensure strategic coordination with Orbis global affiliates and Country Offices to strengthen local fundraising capabilities and leverage global campaigns.
• Provide strategic advice to the CEO and Board on fundraising priorities, pipeline, and trends.

• Partner with the CEO and Board to maximize board giving, engage their networks, and ensure the success of flagship events, including the Annual Gala.
• Coach and support senior leadership and board members in philanthropic engagement and relationship cultivation.

• Oversee development operations, including donor management systems, reporting, analytics, and data‑driven decision‑making.
• Ensure systems, policies, and processes support efficient, effective, and accountable fundraising globally.
• Lead investment decisions in infrastructure, tools, and technology to maximize fundraising outcomes.
• Build and mentor a high‑performing, collaborative development team capable of delivering on ambitious global fundraising goals.
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and donor‑centered thinking.
• Ensure that all team members have clear goals, performance metrics,…