Chief Advancement & Donor Strategy Lead

OurCalling; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

OurCalling seeks an Executive Chief Advancement Officer to lead the advancement team and drive fundraising growth in Dallas, TX. You will partner with the CEO and C-Suite to execute a comprehensive donor strategy, manage major gifts, and expand programs through capital campaigns and strategic partnerships.

You will guide marketing and communications to share OurCalling’s mission, advocate for the homeless, and cultivate relationships with high-net-worth donors, church leaders, and community

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive advancement leadership in nonprofit sector.
• Experience managing teams and executive-level strategy.
• Experience cultivating major donors and high-net-worth networks.
• Experience in capital campaigns and donor analytics.
• Bachelor’s degree; CFRE or CAP designation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Capital Campaign Leadership: Lead multi-year capital campaign strategy, donor outreach, cultivation, and solicitation to secure funding for expansion.
• Major Donor Strategy & Executive Portfolio Management: Drive major gifts strategy, managing a personal portfolio of 70-100 key donors and guiding CEO engagement.
• Institutional & Partner Relationships: Direct fundraising initiatives with foundations, grants, corporations, and church partners to expand support.
• Brand Strategy & External Communications: Architect cohesive external communications and storytelling across web, PR, video, and social channels; guide marketing staff.
• Strategic Vision for Events & Campaigns: Champion annual giving campaigns and events, shape next campaign and partnerships for 5–10 year growth.

Skills

Fundraising leader

Relationship builder

People-centered leadership

Public speaker

Marketing & storytelling

Strategic fundraising

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

OurCalling seeks an Executive Chief Advancement Officer to lead the advancement team and drive fundraising growth in Dallas, TX. You will partner with the CEO and C-Suite to execute a comprehensive donor strategy, manage major gifts, and expand programs through capital campaigns and strategic partnerships.

You will guide marketing and communications to share OurCalling’s mission, advocate for the homeless, and cultivate relationships with high-net-worth donors, church leaders, and community