Chief Advancement & Growth Officer

Beech Brook; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Beech Brook seeks a Chief Advancement Officer to lead fundraising, communications, and external relations from its Cleveland, OH location. Reporting to the CEO, the CAO will steer major gifts, donor engagement, and brand strategy while coordinating with the Board and executive team to support growth and long-term sustainability.

The role oversees development and marketing functions, leads the Family Center campaign, and aligns anniversary activities with philanthropic needs.

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience in nonprofit advancement, fundraising, or external affairs.
• Demonstrated success leading major campaigns and securing principal and major gifts.
• Proven ability to lead integrated development and marketing/communications functions.
• Ability to work effectively with executive leadership and boards.
• Strong strategic thinking, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Knowledge of the Northeast Ohio philanthropic community preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead fundraising, donor engagement, communications, and brand development.
• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of Development and Marketing departments.
• Design and lead multi-year plans for Family Center campaign and anniversary initiatives.
• Drive donor development at the highest level, including major gifts.
• Supervise the Director of Development, Director of Marketing & Communications and Development Associate.
• Collaborate with the CEO and Board on organizational strategy and external relations.
• Represent the organization publicly as a media spokesperson and liaison to the Board.

Skills

Nonprofit leadership

Fundraising

Major gifts

Development

Marketing/communications

Board collaboration

Northeast Ohio philanthropy

Job description

Beech Brook seeks a Chief Advancement Officer to lead fundraising, communications, and external relations from its Cleveland, OH location. Reporting to the CEO, the CAO will steer major gifts, donor engagement, and brand strategy while coordinating with the Board and executive team to support growth and long-term sustainability.

The role oversees development and marketing functions, leads the Family Center campaign, and aligns anniversary activities with philanthropic needs.