Chief Development Officer

Aspen Leadership Group is proud to partner with the National Capital Area Council, Boy Scouts of America in their search for a Chief Development Officer.

Reporting to the Scout Executive and Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Development Officer will serve as a key member of the National Capital Area Council (NCAC) senior leadership team, advising on an organization-wide vision and strategy for the transformation of charitable giving and annual fundraising efforts. The Chief Development Officer will focus on and serve as the lead fundraiser for all major gifts defined as $100,000 or greater as well as capital and endowment fundraising activities for the Council. The Chief Development Officer will recruit volunteer committees of sufficient size and strength to accomplish ambitious fundraising objectives. Working with the Council’s Special Events Director, the Chief Development Officer will provide leadership and oversight to NCAC’s signature fundraising special event, The Gala, to ensure its ability to secure six-figure support while serving as the premier storytelling opportunity for Scouting in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. As the largest youth serving Council within the Boy Scouts of America, currently serving around 34,000 youth, the Chief Development Officer's ability to successfully secure funding for key initiatives is a critical part of NCAC's ability to achieve its vision of serving at least 50,000 youth in the coming years.

National Capital Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America was organized in 1911 and today is one of the oldest and largest councils in America. NCAC delivers the promise of Scouting to youth in Washington, D.C., 16 counties in Maryland and Virginia, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and to U.S. citizens abroad in North, Central, and South America. Its programs teach young people to “Be Prepared!” for adventure, education, service, and leadership.

The Boy Scouts of America’s National Capital Area Council prepares youth for life through outstanding programs that inspire, build character, and instill the values that young people need to succeed today. This includes everything from camping and hiking to community service and leadership development. Each Scout gains experiences that not only help them when they are young, but stay with them throughout their adult lives, helping them grow into adults that respect their family, community, religion, country, and themselves.

NCAC offers numerous opportunities for outdoor adventure. These include Camp William B. Snyder in Haymarket, Virginia, a 325-acre outdoor adventure for all ages. The camp meets the needs of the NCAC’s Scouting family and any non-Scouting organizations that want to promote team spirit, test leadership skills, build courage, and enjoy a quality outdoor experience. Goshen Scout Reservation in Goshen, Virginia with six separate long-term resident camps on over 2600 acres surrounding 450-acre Lake Merriweather. Its varied terrain, accommodations, and adventure activities cater to new and seasoned campers. There is also Camp Howard M. Wall in the U.S. Virgin Islands which provides aquatic high adventure and ecological science opportunities for Scouts. Located on the beach of St. Croix, programs are available year-round. And there is Cub Scout Day Camp—the first camping experience for many Cub Scouts. NCAC runs 20 regional day camps with activities that include shooting sports, nature study, Scout skills, arts and crafts, swimming, fishing, and other outdoor skills.

A bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least eight years of successful experience at all levels of fundraising, including major gift solicitation, is preferred for this position. Familiarity with the metropolitan Washington, D.C. philanthropic landscape is a plus. NCAC will consider candidates with a broad range of backgrounds. If you are excited about this role and feel that you can contribute to the Council, but your experience does not exactly align with every qualification listed above, we encourage you to apply. All applications must be accompanied by a cover letter and résumé. Cover letters should be responsive to the mission of the National Capital Area Council, Boy Scouts of America as well as the responsibilities and qualifications presented in the prospectus.

The salary range for this position is $150,000 to $175,000 annually.

National Capital Area Council, Boy Scouts of America is committed to the inclusion of all qualified candidates. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or participating in the selection process, please contact Jeanette Rivera-Watts at jeanetterw@aspenleadershipgroup.com.

To apply for this position, visit: https://opportunities.aspenleadershipgroup.com/opportunities/1442.