Regional Chief Development Officer (Washington, DC)

Posted: Sep 5, 2025

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Regional Chief Development Officer (Washington, DC)

American Red Cross - Washington, DC

business_center Full-time

Salary: $163,000.00 - $173,000.00 Annually

Application Deadline: N/A

Nonprofit

Regional Chief Development Officer - National Capital and Greater Chesapeake Region

This position is based in Washington, DC.

Joining The American Red Cross is like nothing else – it’s as much something you feel as something you do. You become a vital part of the world’s largest humanitarian network. Joining a team of welcoming individuals who are exceptional, yet unassuming. Diverse, yet uncompromising in unity. You grow your career within a movement that matters, where success is measured in people helped, communities made whole, and individuals equipped to never stop changing lives and situations for the better.

When you choose to be a force for good, you’ll have mentors who empower your growth along a purposeful career path. You align your life’s work with an ongoing mission that’s bigger than all of us. As you care for others, you’re cared for with competitive compensation and benefits. You join a community that respects who you are away from work as much as what you do while at work.

Where Your Career is a Force for Good!

We are currently seeking a professional, innovative and enthusiastic Chief Development Officer to lead the National Capital and Greater Chesapeake Region’s fundraising efforts.

NOTE: In order to receive full consideration, please upload a formatted copy of your updated resume.

What You Need To Know

The American Red Cross is searching for a dynamic, strategic fundraising leader to serve as our Regional Chief Development Officer (CDO). This is more than a job — it’s an opportunity to shape the future of philanthropy in one of the nation’s most influential regions while helping us deliver on our lifesaving mission.

Ready to lead with purpose? Apply today to become the next Regional Chief Development Officer and help us build a future of generosity, compassion, and impact.

As Regional CDO, You Will

• Inspire and grow a culture of philanthropy that fuels the Red Cross mission across the National Capital & Greater Chesapeake Region.
• Lead efforts to strengthen and expand our donor base, cultivating relationships with the region’s most generous and engaged supporters.
• Partner closely with the Regional Executive to drive a revenue-oriented culture based on bold, market-driven goals.
• Serve as a visible ambassador of the Red Cross in the community, representing our mission with donors, civic leaders, and partners.
• Lead and mentor a high-performing team, ensuring excellence through coaching, development, and accountability.
• Collaborate with volunteer leaders and board members to plan and implement innovative fundraising strategies.
  
  

Leading the development team is one of the most important aspects of the Regional Chief Development Officer role. As CDO, you won’t just set strategy — you’ll inspire, coach, and empower a talented team of fundraising professionals. By providing mentorship, clear direction, and accountability, you’ll help them grow individually and collectively, ensuring that together you deliver the resources needed to advance the mission of the American Red Cross.

The salary range for this position is (Washington, DC): $163,000 - $173,000 + incentive.

Note that American Red Cross salaries are aligned to the specific geographic location in which the work is primarily performed. Other factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role.

To read the full job description and to apply directly via our website, please use the link provided.

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