Project HOPE seeks a Chief Development and Communications Officer to advance private fundraising, marketing, and communications strategies that enhance Project HOPE's impact across global health, humanitarian, and international development initiatives. The Chief Development and Communications Officer will collaborate closely with the Senior Leadership Team and Board of Directors to establish a vision for growth, brand influence, and donor engagement, with a goal of reaching $70 million in annual private funding over the next three years. The Chief Development and Communications Officer will oversee and lead Project HOPE’s Development and Communications team, executing comprehensive fundraising strategies — including Corporate and Foundation partnerships, Major and Legacy Giving, Direct Response, and Special Events — that sustain and expand the organization’s mission. The Chief Development and Communications Officer will set annual fundraising and brand-building goals, create marketing strategies, and strengthen Project HOPE’s brand to resonate globally, engage diverse audiences, and establish the organization as a trusted leader in international development, global health, and humanitarian work.

In partnership with the President & Chief Executive Officer, the Board of Director’s Resource Development Committee, the Executive Vice President for Global Health, and the Chief Finance and Administrative Officer, the Chief Development and Communications Officer will align budgets with financial goals, ensure compliance, and oversee branding and special campaigns to raise Project HOPE’s profile worldwide. As a visionary leader, the Chief Development and Communications Officer will leverage the latest in digital marketing, technology, and philanthropic trends to connect with new audiences and deepen donor relationships. The Chief Development and Communications Officer will represent Project HOPE internationally, and cultivate partnerships, strengthen team cohesion, and lead the organization’s efforts to build a high-impact global presence that attracts essential support and creates lasting relationships with donors and stakeholders.

Project HOPE is a leading global health and humanitarian organization with over 65 years of experience transforming the health and well-being of communities around the world. With over 1,000 employees in more than 25 countries across five continents, Project HOPE works with local health workers and health systems to provide urgent relief and transformative solutions that drive lasting impact. At its core is a shared humanity and compassion that stretches across the organization’s work. Project HOPE places power in the hands of local health care workers to save lives across the globe. The organization envisions a world where everyone everywhere can access quality health care. Project HOPE is dedicated to working hand-in-hand with health workers on the front lines of the global health crisis. Its commitment is two-fold: providing urgent relief when disasters and humanitarian emergencies turn into health crises and investing in lasting solutions that improve access to care and save lives. Project HOPE trains health workers, strengthens health systems, and designs innovative global health programs in communities facing the devasting consequences of disaster, conflict, the climate emergency, and systemic inequalities. Project HOPE believes everyone deserves access to the health care they need.

"Thank you for your interest in the Chief Development and Communications Officer position at Project HOPE. The next Chief Development and Communications Officer is crucial to the continued success and impact of the organization. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Chief Development and Communications Officer will have direct involvement in helping to develop our next five-year strategic plan. They also will work closely with our Board of Directors, supporting the continued growth of the board and partnering with them on fundraising initiatives. Project HOPE has an amazing 65-year legacy, and we are excited to welcome this new team member to help carry forward this legacy for many more years to come." — Rabih Torbay, President & Chief Executive Officer

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