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THE CENTER FOR THE RIGHTS OF ABUSED CHILDREN
HAS HELPED 1,000,000 CHILDREN AND COUNTING.
Join our mission to ensure every child has a safe and loving home.
Job Opportunities
Chief Development Officer
Location: Remote, or if you prefer an office, Phoenix, AZ
Type: Full-time
Reports to: Executive Director
Help us grow—and help every child find a safe, loving home.
The Center for the Rights of Abused Children is growing rapidly. We’ve been proudly supported by partners like Shamrock Foods, In-N-Out Burger, and community champions like Starbucks and Radi8 Yoga Studios. Now, we’re looking for a bold, entrepreneurial leader to scale our impact—and bring new supporters into the fight for children’s rights.
We’re hiring a Chief Development Officer to lead our national fundraising. This is a high-level role for a seasoned development professional who can build relationships, drive significant revenue, and advance our mission through strategic, transformative partnerships.
What You’ll Do
- Leverage your network, prospect new leads, and build meaningful relationships that result in major gifts.
- Manage a dynamic pipeline of corporate, foundation, and individual prospects—from national brands to emerging innovators.
- Design and execute customized sponsorships, cause-marketing efforts, and collaborative campaigns.
What We’re Looking For
- Proven success in securing major gifts from individuals, foundations, and business partners.
- A hands-on, entrepreneurial mindset that thrives in fast-paced environments.
- A deep commitment to child advocacy and a desire to create lasting change.
What You Won’t Do
- Manage existing donors—we have a strong base and team in place for that. Your focus is bold, new partnerships.
- Wait for the CEO to open doors—this role is for a self-starter who owns strategy, outreach, and the close.
- Get stuck in red tape—we move fast, test ideas, and prioritize results over process.
What This Means for You
The Center is a $4 million organization with plans to scale to $15 million. That means this is more than a job—it’s a chance to grow a nationally recognized, high-impact nonprofit while taking your career to new heights. We believe in compensating great work competitively and are open to building a strong salary + bonus package for the right candidate.
To Apply
Please submit the following:
- A short cover letter (750 words or less) telling us why you’re the right person for this role—and for the children we serve.
- Your resume (PDF preferred).
We kindly ask that you do not submit resumes or inquiries via social media or personal contacts. All applications will be reviewed with care.
Internships
For information on internships, please contact Christy du Mee at christy@thecenterforchildren.org.
Law Clerks
At The Center for the Rights of Abused Children, you will receive hands-on experience working alongside our legal and policy teams to defend children’s rights in Arizona’s juvenile court through our pro bono Children’s Law Clinic, litigate civil rights cases nationally, and develop impactful legislation for Arizona and beyond. The Center for the Rights of Abused Children law clerks work with our associates to research federal and state child welfare laws, draft pleadings and memos, conduct policy research, participate in legal trainings, and attend court hearings and legislative debates when possible.
Our clerkship program offerings vary by semester.
Summer: Paid law clerk opportunities for second and third year students.
For-credit or volunteer externships for first year students.
Fall & Spring: For-credit or volunteer externships to all students.
Contact Christy du Mee with questions or to submit an application: christy@thecenterforchildren.org. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and must include a letter of interest, résumé including GPA, and a writing sample.
