Chief Advancement & Donor Growth Officer

The Little Light House Central Kentucky, Inc.; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance (LCM

Three weeks paid vacation

120 hours paid sick leave

Free downtown parking

Job summary

Lexington Children’s Museum seeks a Director of Advancement to lead its comprehensive fundraising program and advance its mission. You will cultivate major donors, guide annual giving, and partner with the Executive Director and Board to grow philanthropic support.

The role oversees campaigns, corporate sponsorships, and donor communications while supervising staff and maintaining fundraising systems to sustain long-term goals.

Qualifications

• Six+ years in nonprofit fundraising or philanthropy with success in donor engagement and major gifts.
• Experience shaping long-range fundraising strategies across revenue sources.
• Experience with boards, committees, volunteers and organizational leaders.
• Policy and donor data use for fundraising decisions; strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual and long-range fundraising strategy with revenue and donor goals.
• Manage major donors and prospects through cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Develop corporate philanthropy and sponsorship strategies.
• Oversee annual giving, donor stewardship, and fundraising reporting.
• Collaborate with Executive Director and Board on major gifts and campaigns.
• Lead capital campaign implementation and donor communications.
• Supervise staff and manage advancement budget and resources.
• Engage Board and committees to advance fundraising priorities.

Skills

Fundraising

Major gifts

Donor engagement

Fundraising strategy

Board collaboration

Staff management

Analytical skills

Communication

Job description

Lexington Children’s Museum seeks a Director of Advancement to lead its comprehensive fundraising program and advance its mission. You will cultivate major donors, guide annual giving, and partner with the Executive Director and Board to grow philanthropic support.

The role oversees campaigns, corporate sponsorships, and donor communications while supervising staff and maintaining fundraising systems to sustain long-term goals.