Chief Advancement Officer

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About Us:

East House Foundation is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to providing behavioral health services in the Rochester community. Our mission is to empower individuals on their journey to recovery and wellness. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Chief Advancement Officer (CAO) to join our leadership team and drive our fundraising and mission advancement efforts.

Position Overview:

As the Chief Advancement Officer (CAO), you will report directly to the President & CEO, overseeing the East House Foundation and collaborating with its Board. You will be responsible for managing the endowment, leading fundraising initiatives, and aligning strategies with business objectives. This role requires a strategic thinker with a proven track record in fundraising, donor cultivation, and team leadership.

Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning & Leadership:

• Oversee and manage the Advancement team, ensuring high standards, effective execution, and clear communication throughout the organization.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive advancement strategy aligned with RAUNY's goals and overall business objectives.
• Foster a culture of philanthropy across all organizational levels.
• Strategically lead the East House Foundation Board and volunteer committees engaged in resource development.
• Drive the development and execution of RAUNY's Marketing & Communications Plan, the Foundation's operations plan, and the Mission Advancement Plan.

Foundation:

• Collaborate with RAUNY's President and the East House Foundation Board to execute short and long-term fundraising goals.
• Facilitate and oversee funding requests from constituents of the East House Foundation.

Development & Fundraising:

• Establish effective fundraising practices, emphasizing major gifts and planned giving programs.
• Oversee all facets of the Advancement Department fundraising efforts, managing donations, campaigns, events, and communications.
• Assist the team in planning, executing, and assessing campaigns, focusing on relationship-based development for a quality donor experience.
• Design solicitation strategies, conduct gift research, and nurture relationships with prospective donors.
• Secure donations aligning with donor expectations, organizational goals, and IRS 501(c)3 regulations.

Marketing, Communications & Community Engagement:

• Cultivate relationships with current donors and expand the East House supporter base systematically.
• Lead proactive stakeholder communications alongside the senior leadership team.
• Manage brand platform and overall brand oversight.
• Develop a community-focused strategy to bolster the East House mission, fostering alliances and partnerships internally and externally.

If you are a results-driven leader with a passion for mission advancement and fundraising, we invite you to apply.

East House Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Requirements:

Qualifications:

Education & Training:

• BA or BS degree in business, communications, public relations, journalism, or related fields, or equivalent experience; CFRE certification strongly desired.
• Possession of a valid NYS Driver's license and reliable personal vehicle.

Experience:

• Minimum of 7 years fundraising and mission advancement leadership responsibility.
• Supervisory experience, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role with a nonprofit behavioral health organization.
• Demonstrated success securing major gifts and strategic leadership across all organizational levels.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Exceptional written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Proven ability to lead change, manage a fast-paced environment, and effectively handle competing priorities.
• Deep understanding of advancement best practices and laws, as well as trends in development, marketing, and communications.