Chief Advancement Officer
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Chief Advancement Officer (CAO)
POSITION SUMMARY
The Chief Advancement Officer (CAO) is a key member of the executive leadership team responsible for driving the organizations philanthropic growth brand visibility and stakeholder engagement. Reporting to the CEO the CAO oversees development fundraising marketing communications and brand strategy to ensure alignment with the organizations mission values and strategic plan. Serve as the ARC Development and Marketing liaison to our partners at Seattle Parks and Recreation.
The CAO leads a team that includes fund development professionals a marketing manager and related staff. The CAOs oversight will foster a culture of giving and will position the organization as a leader in community impact as well as increasing awareness of ARC as a standalone entity.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Leadership
- Serve as a member of the executive team contributing to organizational strategy planning and cross-functional leadership.
- Create and execute a long-term advancement strategy that identifies and secures corporate foundation individual and government partnerships based on annual philanthropy goals.
- Achieve annual philanthropic revenue goals by implementing a strategy that identifies and secures corporate and individual donations as well as identifying potential grant revenue sources.
- Develop and execute a comprehensive marketing strategy that advances the organizations brand and supports fundraising goals that include both ARC and SPR priorities
- Develop and deploy strategy that integrates fundraising marketing and communications.
- Advocate for ARCs commitment to Race Equity and Social Justice.
Fund Development
- Lead and manage all fundraising functions including annual giving major gifts planned giving institutional grants sponsorships and donor stewardship.
- Partner with the CEO and Board of Directors to identify cultivate solicit and steward top donors.
- Oversee systems and processes for prospect research donor engagement and gift processing.
- Develop and monitor revenue projections and fundraising budgets.
- Use new technology strategies to maximize ARCs reach to Community
- Represent the organization with major donors funders media and key external stakeholders.
Marketing and Communications
- Provide strategic oversight for all branding marketing and communications activities.
- Supervise the Marketing Manager and related staff to develop content strategies campaigns and messaging.
- Ensure consistency in voice tone and messaging across digital print and in-person channels.
- Oversee public relations efforts and crisis communication planning.
- Website and social media oversight
Team Leadership and Management
- Build mentor and lead a high-performing advancement and marketing team.
- Foster collaboration and professional development among staff in fundraising and marketing.
- Oversee performance management budgeting and goal setting for all advancement
- areas.
Race Equity and Social Justice
- Champion ARCs commitment to racial equity and social justice in all fundraising and Marketing practices.
- Partner with leadership to ensure that ARCs systems and staff culture support equitable access treatment and advancement.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- Proven track record (7 years) of senior leadership in nonprofit development and/or marketing.
- Demonstrated success in building and leading comprehensive fundraising strategies.
- Experience managing and mentoring cross-functional teams.
- Strong understanding of nonprofit communications digital engagement and brand management.
- Exceptional written verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
- Bachelors degree in a related field (e.g. Communications Marketing Public Administration Nonprofit Management).
Preferred:
- Masters degree.
- Proficiency in donor databases (e.g. Raisers Edge) and marketing platforms ( Canva or CRM tools).
- Lived or professional experience working in service to communities impacted by structural inequity.
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Strategic Thinking & Visioning
- Fundraising Acumen
- Brand Stewardship
- Leadership & Staff Development
- Collaboration & Influence
- DEI and Community-Centered Practices
- Data-Driven Decision-Making
Required Experience:
Chief
Employment Type
Full-Time
