Chief Advancement & Community Growth Officer

Five18 Family Services Operations; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

FIVE18 Family Services seeks a Chief Advancement Officer to lead community engagement, donor stewardship, marketing, and partnerships. As a core member of the Executive Leadership Team, you will guide major gifts, annual campaigns, and capital initiatives to advance the organization’s mission.

The CAO will oversee the Community Focus Team, shaping strategy across Donor Engagement, Marketing, and Community Collaboration, with a track record of budgeting, staff development, and mission-driven

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Non-Profit Management, Marketing, Communications, Development.
• 8–10 years of progressive leadership in nonprofit fundraising, with at least 5 years in an executive or directorial capacity.
• Proven track record of securing major gifts and managing budgets.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multi-channel development strategy to grow donor and foundation support.
• Lead brand marketing, communications, and storytelling.
• Build partnerships with churches, civic groups, and corporate sponsors.
• Provide inspirational leadership and professional development to the Community Focus Team.

Skills

Leadership

Fundraising

Strategic Planning

Public Speaking

Relationship Building

Donor Engagement

Marketing

Team Development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Non-Profit Management, Marketing, Communications, Development

CFRE certification preferred

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Virtuous Donor CRM

Paylocity

Google Suite

Marketing analytics tools

Job description

FIVE18 Family Services seeks a Chief Advancement Officer to lead community engagement, donor stewardship, marketing, and partnerships. As a core member of the Executive Leadership Team, you will guide major gifts, annual campaigns, and capital initiatives to advance the organization’s mission.

The CAO will oversee the Community Focus Team, shaping strategy across Donor Engagement, Marketing, and Community Collaboration, with a track record of budgeting, staff development, and mission-driven