Chief Development Officer

Director of Development and Marketing at Habitat for Humanity of Chester County Company Description

Habitat is reimagining what affordability looks like, seeking every opportunity to Build Affordability in Chester County.

Today’s housing landscape requires us to be nimble, adaptable, and innovative. By forging partnerships with for-profit builders, developers, private property owners, and county pilot programs, we can maximize every donor dollar and build more homes than ever before.

At Habitat for Humanity of Chester County, we believe that everyone deserves a stable, affordable place to call home. Each home we build or repair represents more than a roof over someone’s head.

It’s an investment in the community, providing stability for families and ensuring the workforce that powers our schools, hospitals, and local businesses can live where they work.

Habitat fosters long-term economic growth and strengthens neighborhoods by creating opportunities for families to thrive.

Every dollar we spend investing in building affordable housing for our community returns $10 to the local community.

Habitat for Humanity of Chester County (HFHCC) is seeking a dynamic and strategic Chief Development Officer to help lead the next chapter of growth and impact. Partnering closely with the CEO and Board, the CDO will guide a talented development team and advance a culture of philanthropy that fuels affordable housing across Chester County.

The ideal candidate brings capital campaign and major gifts experience, a proven track record in inspiring a team of professional fundraisers, and a deep understanding of the Chester County Philanthropic Landscape. This is a highly relationship-focused position that combines independence with a strong spirit of collaboration.

The CDO works collaboratively with colleagues to align strategies and cultivate donor relationships with a flexible hybrid schedule that balances time in the community, in the office, and on-site as needed.

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Chief Development Officer leads and manages all fundraising efforts of the organization to support and create public awareness of HFHCC’s home building and Critical Home Repair programs.

The CDO fosters a culture of philanthropy and volunteerism and provides visionary leadership while ensuring the execution of highly robust and efficient systems and procedures that support fund development. Additionally, this role leads the philanthropic process, ensuring that agency-wide philanthropy and fund development are carried out in accordance with the organization’s values, mission, vision, and strategic plans.

As the major revenue driver for the organization, the Chief Development Officer will maintain close connections with internal financial leaders and Board Committees.

This is a highly relationship-focused position that combines independence with a strong spirit of collaboration, working closely with colleagues to align strategies, share insights, and support collective goals. The role is primarily field-based, cultivating and stewarding relationships with donors and partners, with one regular in-office day per week and additional on-site time as needed. Some early mornings, evenings, and weekends are expected to accommodate donor meetings and events.

This role is part of a collegial, mission-driven team that values trust, collaboration, and mutual respect. Our staff genuinely care about one another and share a deep commitment to our work and to each other’s success. We embrace flexibility, recognizing that balance between professional and personal responsibilities is essential. It’s a culture grounded in support, integrity, and shared purpose—qualities that make our team one of our greatest strengths.

• Serve as the lead strategist, designing and implementing organization-wide development activities that advance the mission of Habitat for Humanity of Chester County.
• Increase funding for HFHCC programs by developing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating long-range strategic marketing plans and development programs to generate funds for the budget and any capital…