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Who We Are: Founded in 1891 by a group of visionary volunteers, The Trustees of Reservations (The Trustees) is Massachusetts’ premier conservation and preservation organization. The Trustees’ preserves, for public use and enjoyment, properties of exceptional scenic, historic, and ecological value in Massachusetts. Our properties are open to all, and we thrive by involving as many people as possible in all that we do. We aim to protect special places for future generations to enjoy in perpetuity, and have helped protect more than 50,000 acres, including 27,000+ acres on more than 120 reservations that are open to the public. As a non-profit conservation organization, we are funded and supported entirely by our visitors, supporters, volunteers, and our 85,000 Member households. We encourage you to learn more about The Trustees on our website,  www.thetrustees.org .  Salary:  $258,125-$331,875  Please note that new employees are placed in the range between $258,125 and $295,000 to allow for an equitable starting salary process and continual salary growth during an employee’s time at the Trustees.   Job Classification:  Full-Time, Exempt  Job Location Type:  Hybrid  Location:  Boston, MA  Start Date:  Flexible, but this role is anticipated to begin in Fall 2026  What You’ll Do:  Your Impact:  The Trustees is entering a transformational chapter in its history through the implementation of  For Everyone, Forever, our bold strategic plan to save, steward, and share Massachusetts’ special places for generations to come. As Chief Development Officer (CDO), you will play a critical leadership role in shaping the future of philanthropy at The Trustees—building the relationships, strategies, and culture necessary to sustain and grow support for our mission statewide.  While The Trustees is currently engaged in the largest fundraising effort in the organization’s history, this role is about far more than leading a campaign. It is an opportunity to help evolve how The Trustees connects mission to philanthropy by building a fundraising strategy that deepens engagement, expands philanthropic support, and inspires new audiences and institutions to invest in our work.  As a member of the executive team, you’ll help lead the organization through a period of strategic and cultural evolution—strengthening collaboration across teams, fostering an organization-wide culture of philanthropy, and helping programmatic and functional leaders translate their expertise into compelling philanthropic opportunities. You’ll partner across the organization to shape fundraising priorities and create compelling investment opportunities that resonate with donors and reflect the impact and relevance of The Trustees’ mission.  This role requires a strategic and adaptable fundraising leader with a strong track record of securing transformational and unrestricted support, cultivating new donor relationships, and navigating complex organizational environments. You’ll bring a sophisticated understanding of donor motivations across philanthropic sectors, philanthropy trends, and external market dynamics, while helping position The Trustees for long-term fundraising success and mission impact. You will have significant team management experience and the ability to lead culture change and inspire success.  The Role:  As the Chief Development Officer (CDO), you’ll provide enterprise-wide, strategic leadership on Trustees development activities, including oversight of a comprehensive fundraising strategy that advances the organization’s strategic priorities and long-term sustainability