Chief Growth Officer

CDP Community

. Lead CDP’s integrated growth, innovation, marketing, and business development strategy as a member of the Executive Team .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeRemote • Massachusetts • United StatesLead💰 $180,000 - $227,999 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive leadership in growth strategy, business development, and partnerships within mission-driven environments. Proven ability to drive innovation, manage senior leaders, and establish metrics for success in B2B markets.

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Growth Strategy LeadershipB2B Marketing DirectionRevenue LeadershipInnovation Portfolio ManagementFinancial Acumen

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Hard Skills

Business DevelopmentMarket StrategyDemand GenerationPipeline ManagementProposal DevelopmentExecutive-Level PursuitsClient DiscoveryPartner ManagementForecastingOpportunity Assessment

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationStorytellingExecutive PresenceTrust BuildingCoaching Senior Leaders

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree

Industry Keywords

Mission-DrivenProfessional ServicesNonprofitPublic MediaTechnology-Enabled ServicesStrategic PartnershipsComplex Buying GroupsConsultative SellingLong Sales CyclesClient Acquisition Cost

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead CDP’s integrated growth, innovation, marketing, and business development strategy as a member of the Executive Team
Partner with the CEO and Executive Team to create a go-to-market plan covering target markets, client segments, ideal client profiles, and opportunity prioritization
Establish growth goals, quarterly targets, and metrics including pipeline health, win rate, forecast accuracy, and mission-aligned revenue mix
Guide the Senior Director, Business Development on pursuit planning, proposal strategy, pricing inputs, and close strategy
Provide executive engagement on new markets, strategic partnerships, and significant opportunities
Sponsor CDP Labs and the Innovation & Partnerships portfolio from discovery and validation through launch, adoption, and scale
Partner with the VP, Innovation & Marketing on value proposition, marketing, thought leadership, conferences, and sales materials
Cultivate strategic vendor and industry partnerships
Define handoffs across growth, sales, onboarding, delivery, and client experience
Lead and coach senior leaders while establishing decision rights and operating rhythms
Help CDP expand its impact across public media organizations and adjacent nonprofit markets

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of progressive leadership experience in growth, business development, sales, partnerships, go-to-market strategy, or revenue leadership
Experience ideally in a mission-driven, professional services, nonprofit, public media, or technology-enabled services environment
Track record of building or scaling a growth engine, including market strategy, demand generation, pipeline management, pricing, proposal development, and executive-level pursuits
Experience leading an innovation or services portfolio from client discovery and validation through launch, partner management, and scale
Experience setting B2B marketing direction and leading senior marketing leaders across brand, digital channels, thought leadership, conferences, content, and demand generation
Deep understanding of relationship-driven B2B or institutional sales, including complex buying groups, consultative selling, strategic partnerships, and long sales cycles
Strong financial and analytical acumen, including revenue targets, forecasting, margin considerations, client acquisition cost, lifetime value, and opportunity assessment
Proven experience managing senior leaders, establishing clear decision rights, and building trust across internal teams, clients, and industry partners
Excellent communication, storytelling, and executive presence
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional development support
Equal employment opportunity
Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities