Chief Advancement Officer

The client seeks a Chief Advancement Officer (CAO) to join the senior leadership team and report directly to the President. This enterprise-wide role will lead philanthropic strategy and performance across multiple program areas within the organization, helping advance fundraising and broader advancement priorities. The CAO will serve as a key leader in shaping and executing advancement efforts at scale. The CAO will provide leadership for a comprehensive fundraising campaign currently in the quiet phase, building on strong early momentum supported by lead gifts. The campaign is focused on endowment, capital investments, and unrestricted annual needs, with substantial progress already made toward a stated working goal. The CAO will partner with an engaged board, the President, and the executive team to cultivate and steward philanthropic relationships and drive campaign outcomes. The client is looking for an advancement leader motivated by purpose and inspired by complexity, with the ability to collaborate effectively with senior stakeholders and guide transformation through philanthropy. The role is expected to steward a legacy while helping shape the organization’s future, supporting a mission centered on education, creativity, innovation, and open inquiry. Additional detail on core competencies and qualifications is referenced through a full prospectus. Confidential