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.