Chief Development Officer
Human Rights Watch · Multiple Locations Considered; New York, New York, United States
Posted 16 days ago · $350,000 – 400,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 16 days Human Rights Watch's roles stay open a median of 22 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 23% of Human Rights Watch's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Human Rights Watch
- moderate 3 stale, 0 reposted of 13 open
- Hiring momentum
- 21 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Human Rights Watch's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Human Rights Watch.
About this role
The Chief Development Officer (CDO) will lead Human Rights Watch's fundraising, marketing, and donor engagement efforts, shaping the organization's strategy and expanding its reach. This role involves overseeing a team of approximately 110 staff, developing ambitious fundraising strategies, and collaborating with the Executive Director and Board to enhance donor relationships and revenue streams. The CDO will also focus on fostering an inclusive team culture and ensuring alignment with HRW's mission to combat human rights abuses globally.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 5/5
- 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 Human Rights Watch as an employer.
What you need
- At least 12 to 15 years of fundraising experience
- At least five years in a senior role such as Chief Development Officer or equivalent
- Proven experience leading fundraising teams in a complex, global organization
- Expertise in major gift fundraising, marketing, capital campaigns, and planned giving
- Strong track record of cultivating and closing transformational gifts from major donors
- Outstanding oral and written communications skills in English
Nice to have
- Proficiency in additional languages
What you get
- Estimated compensation of $350,000 – 400,000 if based in the U.S.
- Comprehensive Total Rewards package
- Relocation assistance and immigration support available
Worth weighing
- Role involves significant travel (25-40%)
- Position requires a flexible schedule to accommodate multiple time zones
- No specific mention of remote work options
- High level of responsibility with expectations for long-term leadership
Summarised from Human Rights Watch's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Human Rights Watch on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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