Chief Advancement Officer

Chief Advancement Officer Cranbrook Educational Community, founded in 1904 by Detroit philanthropists George and Ellen Booth, is a leading center of education, science, and art located in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. It includes a graduate Academy of Art, a contemporary Art Museum, a Center for Collections and Research, House and Gardens, an Institute of Science, and more than 1,600 students in its Pre‑K through 12 independent college preparatory schools. The Chief Advancement Officer (CAO) is a key member of the senior leadership team and reports directly to the President. This role carries enterprise‑wide responsibility for advancing philanthropic strategy and performance across Cranbrook Schools, Cranbrook Academy of Art, Cranbrook Art Museum, Cranbrook Institute of Science, and Cranbrook Center for Collections and Research. At the core of the role, the CAO will provide visionary, data‑informed leadership to grow and diversify philanthropic revenue, deepen engagement with donors and constituents, strengthen volunteer and board partnerships, and build and lead a high‑performing advancement organization. Working in close partnership with the President, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Communications Officer, the Board of Trustees, program leaders, and volunteers, the CAO will ensure that advancement strategy and execution are fully aligned with Cranbrook’s strategic priorities, institutional values, and operational needs. The CAO will play a key leadership role in a comprehensive campaign that, while currently in the quiet phase, is off to a strong start thanks to generous lead gifts to support endowment, capital investments, and unrestricted annual needs. Cranbrook Educational Community has partnered with Aspen Leadership Group in the search for a Chief Advancement Officer. View the position prospectus or submit an application via this link: #J-18808-Ljbffr Cranbrook Schools