Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) – Volunteer Executive Role

Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) The Donovan’s Venom Remote (U.S. or Canada) | Executive Leadership | Volunteer This Is Not Just a Role — It’s a Build Opportunity The Donovan’s Venom is not operating as a traditional nonprofit. We are building a scalable, multi-division ecosystem designed to redefine access to fine arts and music education — removing barriers, expanding reach, and creating opportunities where they’ve never existed before. We are now seeking a Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) to help architect that future. This is a foundational leadership role for someone who doesn’t just execute strategy — but defines it, challenges it, and scales it. The Role The Chief Strategy Officer will serve as the strategic engine of the organization — shaping long-term direction, identifying growth pathways, and ensuring every initiative ladders back to mission impact and scalability. You will work directly with executive leadership to answer the questions that matter most:

• * Where are we going?
• How do we scale?
• What should we build next?
• And how do we ensure it actually works?

This role sits at the intersection of vision, execution, partnerships, and data-driven decision-making — translating ambition into measurable, sustainable outcomes. What You’ll Own This is not a passive advisory role. You will actively shape the organization's trajectory. Enterprise Strategy

• * Define and evolve the organization’s long-term strategy
• Translate mission into scalable, executable initiatives
• Establish enterprise-level success metrics and KPIs

Growth & Expansion

• * Identify and drive opportunities for scale (programs, partnerships, reach)
• Build strategies that expand access while maintaining quality and impact
• Evaluate where we should invest — and where we should not

Partnership Ecosystem

• * Design and lead the organization’s partnership strategy
• Build relationships that unlock growth, visibility, and sustainability
• Ensure every partnership moves the mission forward

Data, Insights & Decision-Making

• * Bring structure to ambiguity through research, analysis, and insight
• Guide leadership decisions with data — not assumptions
• Identify risks before they become problems

Impact & Accountability

• * Define how we measure success — beyond activity, into real impact
• Ensure strategy translates into outcomes, not just plans

Executive Influence

• * Act as a strategic advisor and thought partner to leadership
• Drive alignment across functions and initiatives
• Push the organization to think bigger, smarter, and more strategically

Who This Is For This role is for someone who:

• * Thinks in systems, not tasks
• Sees patterns, opportunities, and risks before others do
• Is comfortable operating in build-mode, not maintenance
• Can move between vision and execution seamlessly
• Understands how to scale impact — not just ideas

Qualifications

Required

• * 5+ years in strategy, consulting, business development, or leadership roles
• Demonstrated experience driving strategic initiatives and growth
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities

Preferred

• * Experience in nonprofit, education, or mission-driven environments
• Background in consulting or enterprise strategy
• Experience leading cross-functional or organizational initiatives

Commitment

• * 10–20 hours per week
• Flexible schedule
• Fully remote

What You’ll Gain This is a rare opportunity to:

• * Help build a high-impact organization from the inside out
• Operate at an executive level with real influence
• Shape strategy across multiple emerging divisions
• Leave a measurable legacy tied to access, equity, and creative opportunity

Application Requirements (Read Carefully) We are building actively — not passively. To ensure alignment:

• * You must be able to start within 30 days
• You must complete the full application process
• You must be willing to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) if selected

Important Disclaimer This is a volunteer leadership role. We are currently onboarding individuals who are ready to contribute immediately. Please only apply if you are prepared to begin within the next 30 days. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job