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The Donovan's Venom, INC. is a non-profit 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization dedicated to taking music, art, and entertainment to those who need it. The organization provides relief to impaired or deprived individuals through musical, visual, comedic, and other forms of liberation through fine art and entertainment. It offers resources to individuals who lack means or access.

The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) – Enterprise Systems, Platform & Innovation – Remote | Executive Leadership | Volunteer C-Suite Role

We’re building — and technology must lead it. The Donovan’s Venom is evolving across programs, platforms, media, and products. All of it depends on one thing: Technology that connects, scales, and sustains it.

We are seeking a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to define and lead the organization’s technology vision, architecture, and execution. Because without the right foundation—nothing scales.

The Role

This is the executive leader responsible for owning the entire technology ecosystem. From infrastructure → platforms → applications → security → innovation — you define it. You are not just overseeing systems. You are building the backbone of the organization. This role operates at the highest level of leadership, ensuring technology drives growth, enables innovation, and supports every division across the organization.

Technology Vision & Strategy

• Define and execute the organization’s technology strategy
• Align technology with organizational growth
• Platform development
• Program delivery
• Build a scalable, future-focused roadmap

Enterprise Architecture & Infrastructure

• Oversee system architecture across platforms, applications, and infrastructure
• Ensure scalability, performance, and reliability
• Establish strong technical foundations

Platform & Product Enablement

• Support development of the learning platform (EdTech), media and interactive platforms
• Ensure seamless integration across systems

Technology Organization Leadership

• Lead and structure the technology team, including IT Operations, Information Security, Applications & Platforms
• Define roles, workflows, and accountability

Security & Risk Management

• Oversee cybersecurity strategy and implementation
• Data protection and risk mitigation
• Secure system design

Innovation & Emerging Technology

• Identify opportunities for AI integration, automation, and platform innovation
• Drive forward-thinking solutions

Systems Integration & Scalability

• Ensure all systems connect seamlessly and scale effectively
• Eliminate silos across technology

Data & Technology Alignment

• Partner with Salesforce and data teams
• Ensure systems support reporting, decision-making, and organizational intelligence

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Partner with the Chief Strategy Officer, Marketing, Operations, and product/program leaders
• Ensure technology enables all functions

Process, Governance & Standards

• Establish technology governance, development standards, system protocols, and operational processes
• Ensure consistency and efficiency

Execution & Delivery Oversight

• Ensure technology initiatives are delivered effectively
• Monitor progress, risks, and outcomes
• Drive accountability across teams

This role is for someone who:

• Thinks in systems, scale, and architecture
• Can lead both strategy and execution
• Has experience building or scaling technology environments
• Understands how technology enables organizational growth
• Is comfortable operating at the executive level

Required

• 7+ years of experience in technology leadership, engineering, IT, or platform development
• Experience with system architecture and technology strategy
• Cross-functional leadership

Preferred

• Experience in SaaS, EdTech, or platform-based environments
• Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Experience in nonprofit or mission-driven organizations
• Experience leading remote or distributed teams

Commitment

• 15–25+ hours per week
• Executive-level engagement
• Participation in leadership and strategic planning meetings required
• Fully remote

What You’ll Gain

• Executive leadership experience (C-suite)
• Ownership of a full technology ecosystem
• Opportunity to build scalable systems from the ground up
• Direct impact on innovation, growth, and organizational success

Application Requirements (Read Carefully)

We are building — and scaling rapidly. To ensure alignment, you must:

• Be able to start within 14 days
• Complete the full application
• Be ready to lead and execute immediately

Important Disclaimer

This is a volunteer executive leadership role. We are onboarding individuals who are ready to contribute immediately. Please only apply if you are prepared to begin within the next 14 days.