Chief Advancement & Campaign Leader

Albany Academy; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Albany Academy seeks a dynamic Chief Advancement Officer to lead its comprehensive advancement program. This role will drive a major capital campaign, strengthen donor relationships, and expand endowment funding for financial aid, faculty support, and campus modernization.

The CSO will align advancement activities with the school's mission, collaborate with the Head of School and Board, and build a high-performing team to advance philanthropy across the Albany community and national networks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and progressive fundraising leadership experience.
• Proven success in cultivating, soliciting, and securing major gifts.
• Ability to lead a professional advancement team with strong governance relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic vision for fundraising and institutional advancement.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute a $40–$50 million comprehensive campaign.
• Identify and steward a core portfolio of major and planned gifts.
• Lead donor relations, alumni engagement, events, and operations.
• Collaborate with Head of School, Board, and external campaign counsel.
• Oversee budgeting, database management, and gift-acceptance policies.

Skills

Fundraising strategy

Major gifts

Donor stewardship

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Tools

Raiser's Edge

CRM systems

Job description

Albany Academy seeks a dynamic Chief Advancement Officer to lead its comprehensive advancement program. This role will drive a major capital campaign, strengthen donor relationships, and expand endowment funding for financial aid, faculty support, and campus modernization.

The CSO will align advancement activities with the school's mission, collaborate with the Head of School and Board, and build a high-performing team to advance philanthropy across the Albany community and national networks.