Chief Development Officer

Doheny Eye Institute is seeking a dynamic Chief Development Officer (CDO) to lead its comprehensive development and public affairs program. The CDO will serve as a key member of the senior leadership team, advancing the organization’s mission through philanthropy and stakeholder engagement. This is a unique opportunity to shape and grow a program spanning major gifts, annual giving, foundation and corporate relations, capital campaigns, alumni engagement, and public relations, including a focus on strengthening existing donor relationships and expanding visibility.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; CFRE certification preferred.
• 10+ years of major gift and capital campaign fundraising experience.
• 5+ years of senior management and communications experience.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and fundraising databases; Raiser’s Edge experience preferred.
• Visionary, strategic, and results-driven leader with integrity.
• Strong experience cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding diverse donors.
• Skilled strategist with strong infrastructure building skills.
• Exceptional writing, organizational, financial, and administrative skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Flexible team player.
• Commitment to Doheny’s mission.

Benefits

• Health care coverage, including medical (HMO, POS/PPO), dental and vision benefits
• Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) and Long Term Disability (LTD) insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA’s)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Supplemental Voluntary Plans (AFLAC)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Comprehensive benefits portfolio