Chief Advancement Officer

Chief Advancement Officer The Academy of the Holy Angels, a Catholic college preparatory school in Demarest, Bergen County, NJ, serving young women in grades 6-12, seeks a visionary and collaborative Chief Advancement Officer (CAO). The CAO will lead the strategic planning and execution of fundraising and alumnae relations for capital campaigns and the development of a major gifts program. The CAO will manage major gifts and donor stewardship, along with annual and capital campaigns, and reports directly to the Academy’s president while working closely with the school’s Board of Trustees. Key Responsibilities Develop and manage a comprehensive multi‑year fundraising strategy to meet revenue goals. Establish philanthropic priorities that align with the school’s mission and strategic plan. Steward major donors and conduct alumnae outreach, marketing and communication initiatives to support fundraising efforts. Oversee database management to enable data‑driven decision making and planning. Qualifications Minimum of 10 years experience in non‑profit fundraising, ideally within an educational, non‑profit or independent school setting. Proven track record in closing major gifts, strategic planning and managing high‑performance teams. Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree and CRFE (Certified Fundraising Executive) certification preferred. Benefits Competitive salary commensurate with experience. Generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, diocesan pension and 401(k). Please submit a letter of interest and resume to Priscilla Bishop at View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr