Advancement Executive: Growth Architect for Mission School

Apploi; West Bloomfield Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO days and holidays

Health, dental, vision insurance

403b match

Job summary

Frankel Jewish Academy seeks a Chief Advancement Officer to lead the integration of enrollment, development, and marketing into a cohesive, multi-year strategy.

The CAO will supervise three Directors, anchor major gift programs, and report to the Head of School. This role requires a strategic, donor-centric leader with deep experience in independent schools and community partnerships.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 7 years senior development and advancement leadership experience, ideally within an independent school or Jewish communal setting.
• Campaign Provenance: Significant personal involvement and documented success in capital campaigns, major gift programs, and direct solicitations from high-net-worth individuals and foundations.
• Strategic Acumen: Well-versed in high-level strategic planning, operational data analysis, and long-term pipeline development.
• Systems Literacy: Proficient with advancement software, operational tools, and donor database ecosystems.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with a proven record of motivating and mentoring staff.

Responsibilities

• Executive Leadership & Strategic Integration: Lead the integration of marketing, development, and recruitment into a synchronized, multi-year institutional strategy.
• Departmental Supervision: Manage three Directors (Admissions/Recruitment, Development, MarComm) and foster alignment.
• Board & Committee Governance: Support Board of Trustees meetings and Development Committee activities.
• Financial & Resource Oversight: Develop and manage the Advancement budget aligned with priorities.
• Data-Driven Reporting: Report on confidence indicators and institutional health metrics.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Major gifts

Donor cultivation

Capital campaigns

Communication skills

Mentoring staff

Data analysis

Advancement software

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Tools

CRM software

Donor database systems

Job description

Frankel Jewish Academy seeks a Chief Advancement Officer to lead the integration of enrollment, development, and marketing into a cohesive, multi-year strategy.

The CAO will supervise three Directors, anchor major gift programs, and report to the Head of School. This role requires a strategic, donor-centric leader with deep experience in independent schools and community partnerships.