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Blue Star Families

Chief Development Officer

Blue Star Families · Hybrid within the DC Metro area

Posted about 3 months ago · $159,000 - $238,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
80 days
Blue Star Families's roles stay open a median of 81 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
84% of Blue Star Families's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Blue Star Families
high
19 stale, 0 reposted of 19 open
Hiring momentum
27 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-23

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Blue Star Families's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Blue Star Families.

About this role

The Chief Development Officer (CDO) at Blue Star Families is responsible for leading and enhancing the organization's $35M+ fundraising operations. This role focuses on strategic development, operational leadership, and building cross-sector partnerships to support military families. The CDO will oversee various revenue functions, ensure effective processes and systems are in place, and manage a team of senior development leaders to drive organizational goals.

Our read on this posting3.2out of 5
benefits
1/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
5/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Blue Star Families as an employer.

What you need

  • Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, business administration, or a related field; advanced degree preferred
  • 12+ years of progressive nonprofit development experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role overseeing a multi-channel fundraising operation
  • Demonstrated track record of building or rebuilding development infrastructure in an organization of $25M+ in annual revenue excluding government funds
  • Deep expertise in CRM administration and development operations (Salesforce NPC)
  • Direct experience leading or supporting comprehensive or capital campaigns ($25M+)
  • Demonstrated experience overseeing a direct marketing or direct response program at scale

Nice to have

  • Direct experience serving military, Veteran, or military-family-focused organizations
  • CFRE, ACFRE, or equivalent professional credential
  • Comfort and confidence in high-visibility, external-facing roles

Worth weighing

  • Position requires travel several times per year for in-person gatherings, which may impact work-life balance
  • Role is focused on operational leadership rather than direct frontline fundraising, which may not appeal to all candidates
  • The organization is fully remote but requires in-person attendance for key events, which may not suit everyone

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Listed by Blue Star Families on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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