Vice President

VP/CDO Of DevelopmentFreeWorld is at a pivotal inflection point. In just four years, FreeWorld has scaled to 10 states and 30+ cities, serving more than 22,000 returning citizens earning support from Blue Meridian Partners, the Gates Foundation, Crankstart, and Rippleworks. Over the next three years, FreeWorld will surpass $100M in revenue, expand into new verticals, and establish itself as a national systems-change platform.To lead this next phase, FreeWorld is hiring its first VP/CDO of Development - a leader who will architect, scale, and professionalize FreeWorld's entire revenue engine. This is not a maintenance role. This is a build-the-engine, shape-the-future, national-platform leadership opportunity.The VP/CDO of Development is a senior member of the Leadership Team and the CEO's primary partner in shaping FreeWorld's fundraising growth, sustainability, and national positioning.You will design and lead a fully diversified philanthropic revenue strategy across:Major, corporate, and institutional philanthropyFoundation and multi-year grant partnershipsYou will build the systems, teams, and forecasting discipline that transform FreeWorld from a fast-growing nonprofit into a durable national fundraising platform.This role will report to Jason Wang (CEO).Key ResponsibilitiesDevelopment Strategy (Senior Ownership)Architect FreeWorld's multi-year fundraising and capital roadmapOwn revenue forecasting, dashboards, pipeline management, and reportingBuild predictable, diversified, and scalable development systems.Serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and Board on philanthropic capital strategy.Drive FreeWorld toward $30M+ in annual philanthropic funding.Major & Institutional Philanthropy (Primary Growth Engine)Personally steward and close seven-figure foundation, corporate, and major gift partnershipsBuild a world-class institutional fundraising function.Lead national foundation strategy, renewals, and multi-year commitments.Partner with the CEO on top-tier funder relationshipsCreate disciplined moves, management, and stewardship systems.Systems, Team & Culture LeadershipBuild FreeWorld's development operations backbone (HubSpot CRM, forecasting, dashboards, KPIs)Recruit, mentor, and scale a high-performance development team.Instill a culture of accountability, clarity, and excellence.The Ideal CandidateYou are a senior development executive who has built fundraising engines not just managed them. You Bring:Must have 10+ years of experience in the nonprofit sector5+ years of institutional fundraising and development leadershipTrack record building $15M$50M+ annual fundraising enginesPersonal experience closing $1M+ giftsExecutive presence with Boards, CEOs, and fundersProven ability to architect systems, forecast, and manage infrastructureExperience scaling mission-driven or systems-change organizationsMust have 10+ years of experience in the nonprofit sector5+ years of institutional fundraising and development leadershipTrack record building $15M$50M+ annual fundraising enginesPersonal experience closing $1M+ giftsExecutive presence with Boards, CEOs, and fundersProven ability to architect systems, forecast, and manage infrastructureExperience scaling mission-driven or systems-change organizationsBonus PointsWorkforce development, re-entry, or social impact experience.Workforce development, re-entry, or social impact experience.Traits That Win HereBuilder Mindset: You create clarity from chaos and like being the first one to the problem.Closer Energy: You turn relationships into results.Operator Discipline: You track data, hold people accountable, and hit deadlines.Mission Alignment: You care deeply about impact, not just income.Builder Mindset: You create clarity from chaos and like being the first one to the problem.Closer Energy: You turn relationships into results.Operator Discipline: You track data, hold people accountable, and hit deadlines.Mission Alignment: You care deeply about impact, not just income.Why This Role MattersYou will be the leader who:Builds the capital engine that fuels FreeWorld's national scaleShapes how systems-change capital is raised and stewardedCreates infrastructure that will outlast any individual leaderLeaves a national legacy platform for second-chance workforce transformationBuilds the capital engine that fuels FreeWorld's national scaleShapes how systems-change capital is raised and stewardedCreates infrastructure that will outlast any individual leaderLeaves a national legacy platform for second-chance workforce transformationThis is a career-defining Vice President of Development or Chief Development Officer role with real leadership authority and meaningful impact.FreeWorld offers a competitive total rewards package that aligns with nonprofit organizations of similar size and scope. Compensation is benchmarked to industry standards and based on experience, internal equity, and role responsibility. The salary range for this position is:Vice President: $200,000-$225,000, plus bonusChief Development Officer: $225,000-$250,000, plus bonusVice President: $200,000-$225,000, plus bonusChief Development Officer: $225,000-$250,000, plus bonusFreeWorld provides a robust and comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee well-being, professional growth, and financial stability:Fully remote work environment with schedule flexibilityCollaborative, values-driven culture built on honesty, trust, and transparencyAnnual, company-sponsored in-person staff retreatMedical, dental, and vision insurance with supplemental and pet coverage optionsCompany-paid short-term and long-term disability, EAP, and a $50,000 life and AD&D policyQuarterly wellness stipend and paid phone/internet stipend401(k) plan and high-yield savings account optionsPaid professional development opportunities and learning stipendsAccess to the Working Advantage Employee Discount ProgramUnlimited paid time off and at least 14 paid holidays each year1216 weeks of paid parental leave for all new parentsTwo-week paid winter break at the end of each calendar yearFully remote work environment with schedule flexibilityCollaborative, values-driven culture built on honesty, trust, and transparencyAnnual, company-sponsored in-person staff retreatMedical, dental, and vision insurance with supplemental and pet coverage optionsCompany-paid short-term and long-term disability, EAP, and a $50,000 life and AD&D policyQuarterly wellness stipend and paid phone/internet stipend401(k) plan and high-yield savings account optionsPaid professional development opportunities and learning stipendsAccess to the Working Advantage Employee Discount ProgramUnlimited paid time off and at least 14 paid holidays each year1