Chief Advancement & Brand Officer

Boston Center for the Arts; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

Flexible spending plans

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Boston Center for the Arts in Boston's South End seeks a Chief Advancement Officer to lead all fundraising, marketing, and storytelling efforts. Reporting to the CEO, the CAO will cultivate major gifts, build partnerships, and guide communications to strengthen BCA's civic and cultural impact.

The role requires 10+ years in advancement leadership, strong donor stewardship, and a track record of securing six- and seven-figure gifts, with a strategic, collaborative approach to board engagement and

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success in securing major gifts and leadership-level support.
• Experience overseeing marketing, communications, and brand strategy.
• Strong stakeholder management with boards and senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead major gifts, donor stewardship, and philanthropic partnerships.
• Develop and execute comprehensive advancement strategy and campaigns.
• Activate board engagement in fundraising and donor cultivation.
• Oversee marketing, communications, and institutional storytelling.
• Build partnerships with civic and cultural stakeholders to expand impact.
• Lead and mentor staff across development, marketing, and communications.

Skills

Leadership

Fundraising

Major Gifts

Board Engagement

Strategic Planning

Communications

Partnerships

Campaign Management

Job description

Boston Center for the Arts in Boston's South End seeks a Chief Advancement Officer to lead all fundraising, marketing, and storytelling efforts. Reporting to the CEO, the CAO will cultivate major gifts, build partnerships, and guide communications to strengthen BCA's civic and cultural impact.

The role requires 10+ years in advancement leadership, strong donor stewardship, and a track record of securing six- and seven-figure gifts, with a strategic, collaborative approach to board engagement and