THE Pulitzer Center ON Crisis Reporting

THE Pulitzer Center ON Crisis Reporting

Chief Development Officer

Remote (District of Columbia, US) · Exec · Full-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 26 days ago
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About the role

  • The Pulitzer Center is at a defining moment in its evolution.
  • This role extends beyond traditional fundraising leadership.
  • Ultimately, this role is accountable for growing the Pulitzer Center's philanthropic revenue, the relationships that sustain it, and the organizational capacity to do both at scale.

Responsibilities

  • Partner closely with editorial, engagement, and program leadership to ensure fundraising strategy is deeply integrated into organizational priorities and initiative design from the outset.
  • Build, manage, and deepen relationships with the Center's most significant donors and institutional partners, in close collaboration with the CEO and staff leadership.
  • Explore and develop innovative funding models and strategic partnerships that strengthen the Center's long-term sustainability and expand mission impact.
  • The Pulitzer Center is a leading nonprofit journalism organization dedicated to championing the power of stories to drive engagement and impact.
  • Under new executive leadership, the Center is sharpening its strategic positioning, deepening its sector-level impact, and building the philanthropic relationships needed to sustain and grow our critical work.
  • The CDO will serve as a strategic thought partner to the CEO and senior executives, helping position the Pulitzer Center within a rapidly evolving media, democracy, and philanthropic landscape.
  • They will lead and continue building a growing development team currently composed of four full-time professionals, with the expectation of growth as the function scales.
  • Serve as a strategic advisor and thought partner to the CEO, Board, and senior leadership on organizational sustainability, growth opportunities, and institutional positioning.

Requirements

  • Prior journalism experience is not required.

Compensation

  • Its work spans more than 80 countries and reaches millions of people annually through partnerships with major international, national, and local news organizations.

Benefits

  • What distinguishes the Pulitzer Center is its integrated model of journalism, education, and public engagement.
  • Help shape organizational growth strategy by identifying emerging opportunities across journalism, philanthropy, technology, global affairs, education, environment, and civic engagement ecosystems.
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