Winter Institute for Chief Development Officers: The Roles of the Chief Development Officer Beyond Fundraising

Feb. 25 - 27, 2013
Waldorf Astoria Naples Grande Beach Resort
Naples, Fla., United States

As fundraising programs grow, and institutional demands on the CDO increase, the competencies required of a CDO expand. In many nonprofit organizations today, excellence in frontline fundraising and in fundraising program management is just a small part of what is required of the successful CDO. Presidents and CDOs alike have identified the growing need for additional assistance in defining, recruiting and preparing for the role.

Incorporating the perspectives of presidents, board members, and highly successful CDOs from institutions across the educational spectrum, the Winter Institute explores the most distinguishing and important aspects of today's CDO role, corresponding experience and competencies required, and practical advice on what institutions, CDOs and aspiring CDOs can do to ensure greater success in the role.

This conference is suggested for advancement professionals with senior-level responsibility.

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Who should attend

• Vice presidents for advancement
• Vice presidents for development
• Chief advancement officers
• Chief development officers
• Executive directors of development
• Directors of development
• Aspiring chief development officers
• New presidents and board chairs/development committee chairs

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Benefits of attending

• Hear directly from presidents and trustees about their needs and expectations in hiring and working with chief development officers.
• Talk with experienced chief development officers about the roles and responsibilities of the chief development officer and the ways those have evolved in the past decade, including the roles and responsibilities beyond fundraising that are associated with being a senior institutional officer.
• Share ideas about how to clarify expectations and understanding of the role of chief development officers for presidents, board members, senior colleagues, and staff.
• Share ideas about identifying and mentoring the next generation of chief development officers that can be implemented within institutions and across the profession.
• Engage in candid interactions with peer colleagues in a relaxed setting, expanding your own network of support.