The Carver seeks a Chief Development Officer with the ability and drive needed to reimagine the future of fundraising and secure innovative financing to amplify the impact of the Carver. The Chief Development Officer will play a critical role in shaping and executing a bold, multi-year strategic development plan designed to diversify and significantly increase philanthropic revenue for the Carver, a rapidly growing nonprofit with a unique business model. This newly created and pivotal leadership role represents a major organizational investment in the Carver’s long-term vision for growth, innovation, and sustainability. The successful candidate will thrive in the Carver’s dynamic and entrepreneurial environment and build a high-performing development team that embodies creativity, collaboration, and a shared commitment to excellence. The Carver is poised for tremendous growth — and seeks candidates with the vision and skills necessary to take the Carver to the next level of fundraising. The Chief Development Officer will play a central role in shaping the future of an organization renowned for its transformative impact on young people’s lives. Working closely with the Chief Executive Officer, executive team, and board of directors, the Chief Development Officer will set clear objectives and key results, ensuring alignment with the organization’s mission and long-term goals. The Chief Development Officer will bring an entrepreneurial mindset to the identification of emerging trends and innovative fundraising models, moving beyond traditional nonprofit fundraising to drive sustainable growth and will advocate for the Carver’s mission, fostering a culture of philanthropy across the institution. Overseeing a comprehensive development program, the Chief Development Officer will manage major gifts, annual giving, corporate and foundation relations, planned giving, government grants, and capital campaigns, while personally cultivating and stewarding a portfolio of principal and transformational donors. The Chief Development Officer will cultivate strategic partnerships with corporations, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals to maximize philanthropic investment in the Carver.

The Carver's afterschool and summer programming is among the most effective in the nation. The Carver equips all learners for global competitiveness by leading strategic partnerships with schools and communities that advance excellence and growth opportunities. The Carver operates more than 65 before-school, after-school, summer, and community programs in all K-12 public schools in Norwalk, Side by Side Charter School, the Classical Studies Magnet Academy in Bridgeport, four public elementary schools in Bridgeport, Naugatuck High School, Stamford High School, and the Carver Community Center. The Carver partners with school districts, serving as problem solvers — customizing programs for each school across science, technology, engineering, arts, math, and wellness.

"This is more than a leadership position — it's an opportunity to contribute to a workplace culture that values and nurtures every member's potential. At the Carver, we are committed to work-life balance, professional growth, and celebrating diversity. The Carver is a place where passion meets purpose, where leaders thrive, and where legacies are made." — Novelette Peterkin, Chief Executive Officer

For more information, including core competencies and qualifications, please refer to the full prospectus.