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Position Announcement- Chief Development Officer
About The Open Hearth-
The oldest continuously operating housing program for men on the East Coast, The Open Hearth was founded in 1884. We help men experiencing homelessness enhance their capacity for self-help, selfrespect and dignity. In addition to housing, we offer programs for returning citizens and a unique social enterprise, Open Hearth Works.
More information is at theopenhearth.org
About the Opportunity-
We seek a strategic and high energy chief development officer (CDO) to lead all aspects of fund development at The Hearth. We’re looking for a leader who is passionate about our mission and able to inspire board and staff to build on our fundraising success. The CDO works to build relationships with donors, funders, and community stakeholders to advance The Hearth’s mission and fundraising goals.
Supporting the CEO and working with an active board development team, the CDO creates, manages and guides activities including the annual fund development plan, appeals, major gifts, online giving, events, donor stewardship and appreciation, prospect research, and social media; the CDO approves grant applications written by a contracted grant writer. Finally, the CDO is responsible for overseeing and managing the donor database and ensuring that meaningful fund development reports are produced.
Qualifications-
• At least 7 years of increasingly responsible experience in the nonprofit sector; previous experience as
a senior fund development leader required.
• Demonstrated ability to write clearly and persuasively; experience writing for fundraising, public relations and social media.
• Ability to listen for understanding and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Capacity to handle multiple tasks and relationships simultaneously with grace and humor.
• Interest in working with staff and board committed to ensuring racial and economic equity for the men we work with; understanding various perspectives and cultures is essential.
• Experience with donor databases; knowledge of Bloomerang a plus.
• Superior organizational skills and ability to create organizational systems and policies.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience.
This is a full-time position with a salary range of $90-95,000 commensurate with skill and experience.
Please send a resume as well as a cover letter that demonstrates your writing skills and describes how your qualifications and experience are aligned with this opportunity.
E-mail to:
Janna Pedersen, Search Consultant
Ampersand Consulting
ampersand@charter.net
All applications will be acknowledged; applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
A link to the full position description is available at theopenhearth.org/what-wedo/employment/
Equity and inclusion are core values in our work. We have a diverse, culturally competent staff and actively seek applicants for this position who will contribute to our diversity.
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YOU DID IT!
The Open Hearth is thrilled to share that, together, you helped raise more than $59,000 to support housing and employment services for men experiencing homelessness in our community!
What an incredible day! Keney Park Golf Course was filled with sunshine, laughter, friendly competition, and so many wonderful people coming together for a cause that matters. From the golf course to the auction and everything in between, it was a day filled with fun, friendship, new connections, and memories we’ll be talking about for a long time.
And most importantly, you made a difference.
We are so grateful to our amazing sponsors, golfers, and friends of The Open Hearth who came together to make this year’s outing such a tremendous success. Your generosity and enthusiasm made the day truly special—and helped create an even greater impact in the lives of the men we serve.
We’re already looking forward to doing it all over again!
Join us for our 35th Annual Benefit Golf Outing — September 14th, 2027!
Until then, keep celebrating this incredible accomplishment. We couldn’t have done it without you!
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At The Open Hearth's Corporator Annual Meeting this June, we were proud to gather with our Corporators and Board members to reflect on our accomplishments and reaffirm our commitment to serving men experiencing homelessness. Our Corporators play a vital role in The Open Hearth. As dedicated community leaders and advocates, they serve as ambassadors for our mission, provide guidance and oversight, and help ensure that our organization remains strong and responsive to the needs of those we serve. Their engagement and support are invaluable to our success. Together, we reaffirmed our commitment to helping men rebuild their lives through shelter, support services, and employment opportunities. Employment remains a cornerstone of our mission, providing the pathway to independence, dignity, and long-term stability. We are deeply grateful to our Corporators, Board of Directors, community partners, and donors whose dedication makes this work possible. Because of your support, men facing homelessness can find hope, opportunity, and a path forward.
Thank you for standing with us as we continue this important work and strengthen our community together. 💙
#TheOpenHearth #EndingHomelessness #EmploymentSupport #CommunityImpact #HousingStability #HopeAndOpportunity
For more information, please visit our website!
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Thank you to everyone who joined us for The Open Hearth Celebrates 2026!
Because of the incredible generosity of our sponsors, donors, attendees, and volunteers, the evening was a wonderful celebration of hope, community, and impact.
We are deeply grateful to everyone who helped make this event such a meaningful success. Together, we are creating opportunities for men experiencing homelessness to rebuild their lives and achieve lasting stability.
Thank you for being part of this important work.
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Huge thank you to the Wethersfield/Rocky Hill Rotary Club for showing up for our men in such a meaningful way. From toiletries to clothing and everyday essentials—these are the things that truly make a difference day to day.
It’s more than just items… it’s dignity, it’s care, it’s a reminder that our men are not forgotten.
We’re really grateful for this partnership and the continued support. It doesn’t go unnoticed—and it definitely doesn’t go unappreciated.
Thank you for standing with us.
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It’s National Volunteer Month!
Rain or shine, our Open Hearth Works team shows up and gets it done!
We were especially excited to have the mayor roll up his sleeves and join us in cleaning the streets—true leadership in action!
Shoutout to all the amazing volunteers who came out—you are the heart of this work! 💙
theopenhearth.org/open-hearth-works/
#VolunteerMonth #OpenHearthWorks
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