Chief Advancement Officer (CAO)

Chief Advancement Officer (CAO)

About the Company

Mission-driven organization seeking strategic leadership to drive fundraising, growth, and financial stewardship

Industry
Non-Profit Organization Management

Type
Non Profit

About the Role

The Company is in search of a Chief Advancement Officer (CAO) to spearhead its fundraising, revenue growth, and stakeholder engagement efforts. The successful candidate will be a strategic and growth-oriented leader, responsible for driving philanthropic investment, building and leading high-performing teams, and ensuring the financial resources necessary for the organization's long-term success. This executive role involves overseeing advancement functions, donor engagement, and revenue growth initiatives, as well as providing executive oversight of finance and accounting functions. The CAO will also be tasked with cultivating and managing relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including high-capacity donors, corporate partners, and foundations. Applicants for the CAO position at the company should have a proven track record in senior leadership roles, with a focus on driving revenue growth through various functions such as fundraising, philanthropy, business development, or sales leadership. The role requires strong financial acumen, exceptional communication, and relationship-building skills, as well as the ability to lead through influence in complex organizational environments. The ideal candidate will have experience in setting and managing goals, metrics, and performance accountability systems, and a background in nonprofit advancement, fundraising, or other relationship-driven growth sectors. Prior experience in securing large-scale philanthropic commitments or leading advancement organizations is highly valued.

Functions

• Education/Academic Administration
• Non-Profit Management