CHIEF ADVANCEMENT and EXTERNAL AFFAIRS OFFICER

The client is seeking a Chief Advancement and External Affairs Officer who will serve as a core member of the Executive Leadership Team and lead a fully integrated advancement and external engagement strategy. Reporting to the President and CEO, this role will advance the organization’s long-term sustainability, including leadership of a major capital campaign, brand leadership, and broader community impact. The position is positioned as transformational, with responsibility for developing a best-in-class advancement function that strengthens the organization’s external visibility and influence in aging services and senior healthcare. In this role, the chief executive will unify philanthropy and external engagement with related functions such as marketing, communications, board engagement, government relations, and strategic partnerships under a cohesive growth framework. Key responsibilities include partnering with the CEO to develop and execute a multi-year strategy aligned with organizational priorities, strengthening and diversifying the philanthropic base in collaboration with the Board and executive team, and establishing revenue targets, performance metrics, and accountability systems across fundraising channels. The role will also support executive leadership planning and budgeting to ensure advancement priorities are effectively integrated into organizational direction. The ideal candidate will bring strategic vision and executive presence, along with demonstrated success driving large-scale philanthropic growth within complex, mission-driven healthcare systems. The role requires healthcare fluency and the ability to position the organization as a leading voice in its field while elevating regional profile and expanding diversified revenue streams. Through effective leadership and coordination across multiple stakeholders and channels, the Chief Advancement and External Affairs Officer will be expected to deliver measurable advancement outcomes and help transform external affairs into a cohesive, high-performing, nationally recognized program. Confidential