Chief Development Officer

Easterseals Crossroads 
Chief Development Officer 

About Easterseals Crossroads 
Easterseals Crossroads is a trusted leader in advancing independence, opportunity, and inclusion for individuals with disabilities, veterans, and families across Indiana. Through innovative programs, assistive technology, workforce development, and community partnerships, ESCR empowers thousands of people each year and is unwavering in its dedication to removing barriers and expanding opportunity for people with disabilities and veterans.

As a nearly $27 million organization with expanding programs, deep community roots, and significant opportunities ahead, ESCR stands at a pivotal and energizing moment in its growth. Demand for services continues to grow, new initiatives are taking shape, and the opportunity to significantly expand philanthropic investment has never been greater. As the organization looks toward its next chapter, ESCR is strengthening its philanthropic strategy and external presence to ensure long term sustainability and expanded impact.

The Opportunity 
ESCR is seeking a bold and strategic Chief Development Officer who can harness existing momentum, strengthen fundraising efforts, and scale them into a high performing advancement strategy. This is a defining leadership opportunity for a seasoned advancement professional who thrives in growth environments and is eager to expand resources, reach, and long-term sustainability. The role is designed for a leader who thrives at both strategic and relational levels. The Chief Development Officer will lead a multi-channel fundraising portfolio and is expected to grow philanthropic revenue over to $5MM over the next three to five years.

Reporting to the President & Chief Executive Officer and serving as a key member of the executive leadership team, the Chief Development Officer provides strategic leadership for all philanthropic revenue and external engagement functions. The successful candidate will partner closely with the CEO, Board of Directors, senior leadership, and key volunteers to inspire transformational investment, elevate the organization’s voice in the community, and position ESCR as a leading force for people with disabilities and veterans.

Leadership Priorities 
The next Chief Development Officer will strengthen a culture of philanthropy that aligns leadership, staff, and partners around a shared vision for growth and sustainability, builds and executes a forward focused fundraising strategy that expands major gifts, corporate partnerships, and foundation investment, and elevates brand visibility so that the ESCR impact resonates deeply and the organization is positioned for future campaigns in the near future.

Key Responsibilities 
*Serve as a senior strategic partner, shaping long-term growth strategy, external positioning, and philanthropic vision.
*Lead cross functional alignment between development, marketing, communications, finance, and program teams to support sustainable expansion.
*Partner with the Board and relevant committees to establish ambitious, yet achievable goals, and cultivate leadership engagement in philanthropy.
*Monitor philanthropic and sector trends, identifying opportunities that strengthen organizational resilience and innovation.
*Design and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy encompassing major gifts, corporate partnerships, foundations, annual giving, and signature events.
*Personally cultivate and steward a portfolio of high-capacity donors.
*Lead and inspire a high-performing, multi-disciplinary team responsible for development and marketing functions, fostering a results driven and collaborative culture.
*Ensure fundraising initiatives reflect strong return on investment while maintaining exceptional donor experience and stewardship.
*Use analytics and performance metrics to guide strategy and inform decision making.
*Lead an integrated marketing strategy that positions ESCR as a trusted, visible, and influential community leader.
*Oversee brand management, storytelling, digital engagement, and earned media strategy to strengthen awareness and inspire action.

Qualifications 
*At least ten years of progressive leadership experience in advancement and marketing.
*Proven ability to secure significant philanthropic investments and guide sophisticated fundraising strategies.
*Experience integrating fundraising and marketing into a unified growth model.
*Strong executive presence with exceptional communication and relationship building skills.
*Experience partnering with boards, senior executives, and high-capacity donors.
*Financial and strategic acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis.
*Experience leading campaigns, managing complex stakeholder environments, and guiding brand strategy within mission-driven organizations.

Compensation & Benefits 
The salary range for this role is $150,000 to $170,000, commensurate with the experience of the selected candidate. Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, performance-based incentive opportunities, employer HSA contributions, 403B retirement, and generous paid time off and professional development opportunities.

To apply: Submit resume and cover letter to Sarah Jungemann at sjungemann@eastersealscrossroads.org.