Advancement Strategy Director: Campaigns & Donor Growth

Paycom - ATS; New York; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

PAL seeks a Director of Advancement to partner with the Chief Advancement Officer, shaping multi-year fundraising strategies and coordinating major campaigns to drive growth. The role is a senior strategic partner, ensuring alignment of donor programs with organizational goals and resources.

You will lead cross‑functional teams, craft donor cultivation and solicitation plans, and develop dashboards for data‑driven decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive leadership experience in nonprofit management or related fields.
• Experience supporting senior executives and major campaigns.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple complex priorities with discretion and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Develop, monitor, and adjust multi-year fundraising and campaign strategies.
• Coordinate major campaign timelines, priorities, and deliverables.
• Support donor cultivation, solicitation plans, and donor relationship stewardship.
• Lead cross‑departmental alignment and accountability for advancement priorities.
• Provide analytical support, dashboards, and governance for strategic initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Written communications

Verbal communications

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Discretion

Professional integrity

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

PAL seeks a Director of Advancement to partner with the Chief Advancement Officer, shaping multi-year fundraising strategies and coordinating major campaigns to drive growth. The role is a senior strategic partner, ensuring alignment of donor programs with organizational goals and resources.

You will lead cross‑functional teams, craft donor cultivation and solicitation plans, and develop dashboards for data‑driven decisions.