Posted 2/25/26
For over 120 years, the American Lung Association (ALA) has remained steadfast in their mission of saving lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through education, advocacy, and research. Today, the ALA stands as a trusted leader in lung health education, advocacy, and research, with strategic imperatives focused on defeating lung cancer, creating a tobacco-free future, championing clean air, and improving quality of life for those living with lung disease.
Working closely with the CEO, the Chief Development Officer (CDO) will be responsible for driving the planning, development, and management of all revenue programs for ALA including developing strategic objectives for the Development department. Alongside the CEO and Executive Leadership Team members, the CDO will develop a strategic direction to respond to the organization’s revenue, management, and external engagement needs, as well as direct and guide the stewardship of ALA’s current and potential donors, sponsors, and partners.
The CDO is ALA’s chief revenue strategist and fundraiser. The CDO partners closely with other members of the Executive Leadership Team to align revenue plans with the organization’s strategic priorities. The CDO serves as a core member of the Executive Leadership Team and is responsible for designing, leading, and executing a unified performance-oriented advancement program that grows diversified revenue, strengthens donor relationships, and uses data and technology to inform strategy.
ALA seeks a development executive with proven management and leadership experience in a similar position in a voluntary health organization, college or university, healthcare environment, or a related nonprofit organization. This is an exceptional opportunity to help lead a strong, nationally recognized organization with a long history and a powerful mission—to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease.
Applications and nominations are being received by Kittleman & Associates, LLC. To apply, please send a current resume and letter of interest to Kittleman (click on the Apply button at the bottom of the page). For best consideration, please submit your materials as soon as possible.
PLEASE NOTE: This position is onsite and in-person in Chicago.
For more information on ALA, please visit here.
ALA - Chief Development Officer Position Guide
Skills Required
- Proven management and leadership experience in a similar position in a voluntary health organization, college or university, healthcare environment, or related nonprofit
- Demonstrated experience designing, leading, and executing diversified revenue and fundraising strategies
- Experience stewarding major donors, sponsors, and partners and strengthening donor relationships
- Experience using data and technology to inform development strategy and performance measurement
- Experience serving as a member of an executive leadership team and partnering closely with a CEO
- Position is onsite and in-person in Chicago
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