Chief Advancement Officer
Chief Advancement Officer
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$ 150000 - 170000
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Job Description
Job Description
Kumabe HR is teaming up with a local art institute in search for a Chief Advancement Officer.
Job Summary:
Working as a strategic thought partner to the organizations Director & CEO the Chief Advancement Officer (CAO) is a key member of the organizations leadership team responsible for advancing philanthropic support of the organizations strategic priorities. The CAO plans and implements a collaborative comprehensive program of fundraising for the organization that includes major gifts membership fundraising events corporate writing and grants. They lead fundraising strategy engage directly with donors and prospects conceive and manage longrange strategic fundraising initiatives and collaborate on institutional policymaking.
The CAO in coordination with an outside consultant will also oversee the organizations 100 Campaign a comprehensive fundraising effort to support key programmatic and capital priorities as the organization approaches its 100th anniversary.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree in relevant field.
- Ten years of fundraising experience at a nonprofit educational or cultural institution with five years of major gifts and corporate partnership experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Extensive knowledge of fundraising principles techniques and ethics; an understanding of annual giving membership support and fiveyear plans in giving strategy.
- At least five years of managing and motivating highperforming and highachieving teams including organization of priorities clear communication of expectations recruitment training and retention.
- Experience working in a leadership role with boards senior management staff major gift donors and support organizations.
- Broadbased knowledge of strategic fundraising program building donor acquisition prospect management planned giving research cultivation benefit events stewardship reporting and overall management.
- Ability to develop trust and strong collaborative working relationships throughout the institution.
- Sound financial acumen and knowledge of budget preparation monitoring and administration.
- Techsavvy; facility with basic business software and with commonly used fundraising prospect research and pipeline management tools.
- Superior presentation and communication skills across multiple levels including the organizations Board leadership donors and volunteers paired with the ability to nurture strong longlasting individual and institutional relationships.
- Relationship management skills and discretion while working with donors trustees and partners.
- Honesty integrity enthusiasm perspective and a strong work ethic supported by commitment and followthrough.
- Ability to work within and support a diverse community of visitors artists and employees.
- Ability to build lead and develop a driven diverse team of employees and volunteers.
- Understanding of the organizations established identity and dedication to advancing its mission.
Desired Qualifications:
- Twelve years successfully leading a significant multimilliondollar development program.
- Understanding of and ability to navigate the unique and diverse Hawaii fundraising community.
- Certification in nonprofit management or fundraising.
- A history of either creating and/or professionalizing and building the development function within an intellectually and culturally grounded notforprofit environment.
Essential Duties:
- Serves as the guiding architect of a cohesive and comprehensive fundraising program.
- Collaborates with the Director & CEO to establish and activate a campaign committee of current or former board members community advisors and other key constituents supportive of the organizations vision and mission to meet annual fundraising goals and realize the organizations 100 Campaign.
- Establishes annual and longterm Advancement goals for the organization that are ambitious but achievable.
- Grows fundraising year over year by stewarding existing supporters bringing in new donors planning future capital campaign(s) and working with the Director & CEO on finding new funding sources and prioritizing current channels.
- Maintains a portfolio of highnetworth individuals and secures major capital and planned gifts.
- Collaborates with the Director & CEO COO Curatorial Staff and Trustees on targeted prospecting cultivation and stewardship of individual and institutional funders.
- Provides daytoday mentorship and supervision of the Advancement team creating a positive workplace environment that promotes employee engagement satisfaction and high performance.
- Implements systems and metrics for monitoring progress towards fundraising goals and for holding team members accountable.
- Maintains a visible community presence and participates in community networking including evenings and weekends on a regular basis.
- Under the guidance of the Director & CEO develops and nurtures a strong working relationship with the board of trustees presenting regular reports sharing information and ensuring their enthusiastic engagement in the fundraising process. Serves as the staff liaison for the Advancement Committee.
- Applies industry best practices to all development decisionmaking policies and functions.
- Collaborates closely with the finance team in the forecasting and tracking of contributed revenue.
- Demonstrates a commitment to fostering cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity equity and inclusion through respectful communication and cooperation with others at all times continuous training and modeling inclusive behaviors.
- In partnership with HR supports the leadership team in ensuring equitable experiences strengthening inclusion acumen and promoting a culture of inclusivity and belonging that embraces the contributions of all staff.
- Other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions and Atmosphere:
Members of the organizations Leadership Team at the organization are expected to devote significant amounts of time and energy to the successful pursuit of their jobs. The CAO must be prepared to work evenings and weekend hours on an occasional basis in addition to fulfilling the performance obligations of a routine workday. Occasional travel may also be required.
Works in an office environment. General office hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 pm with flexible scheduling as needed. Ability to operate general office equipment including computer copier printers fax machine etc. Ability to lift carry push pull up to 25 lbs. of general office material or equipment.
The employee must be able to fulfil all Essential Duties with or without a reasonable accommodation. This
job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of all activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Required Experience:
Chief
Employment Type
Full Time
