Chief Advancement Officer

The Agahozo-Shalom Youth Village; New York (NY); Remote; USD 150,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nonprofit organization is seeking a Chief Advancement Officer to drive fundraising and strategic revenue growth. This role requires a results-oriented leader to enhance ASYV's impact and sustainability, working closely with the Board and CEO. The CAO will manage donor relations, oversee fundraising campaigns, and ensure compliance with nonprofit regulations. The position is remote-friendly with travel requirements within the New York to Boston corridor.

Benefits

PTO

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

401k Plan

Personalized Investment Guidance

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in a senior development role with a US based non-profit.
• 5+ years of experience hiring and managing a development team.
• Proven ability to forecast diverse income streams.

Responsibilities

• Lead fundraising, Board relations, and communications efforts.
• Develop and implement comprehensive annual and long-term fundraising plans.
• Foster a collaborative culture within the New York team.

Skills

Fundraising

Communication

Team Management

Relationship Development

Education

BA/BS

Tools

Raiser’s Edge/NXT

Job description

Chief Advancement Officer

Institutional Overview
Through healing, education, and love, the Agahozo-Shalom Youth Village (ASYV) empowers orphaned
and vulnerable Rwandan youth to build lives of dignity and contribute to a better world. Since 2008, we
have provided over 2,000 vulnerable Rwandan youth, ages 14–22, with the secondary school education,
extracurricular activities, medical and mental health services, and family environment they need to heal
from past trauma and build fulfilling lives. At ASYV, we believe all children deserve a loving family and a
safe home. We believe the Agahozo-Shalom Youth Village can serve as a model of how to heal a
traumatized society through caring for its children. To learn more about ASYV, visit our website. Our work
is best understood through the words of our students; you can listen to their voices on our YouTube
channel.

Position Summary
We are seeking a Chief Advancement Officer (CAO) as we unveil a strategic plan focused on long-term
fiscal sustainability, programmatic scale and systems-change work, and earned income. This is a rare
opportunity for a values-driven, results-oriented leader to step into a high-impact role with a
globally-respected nonprofit and help shape the future for children across Rwanda, and globally.
The CAO will lead our fundraising, Board relations, and communications efforts and help ensure ASYV’s
long-term impact and sustainability. As the most senior staff member in the U.S., the CAO will partner
closely with our Rwanda-based CEO, Board of Directors, and staff teams to drive strategic revenue
growth, elevate global awareness, and deepen relationships with our community of donors and
supporters. Pivotal to this role is a profound connection to ASYV’s mission, a commitment to cultivating a
healthy team environment, and a passion for relationship development.

Location
This position is remote-friendly, in the Philadelphia to Boston corridor only, with an office located in NYC.
The position requires monthly travel within the New York to Boston area, domestic travel up to quarterly,
and annual to bi-annual travel to Rwanda.

Responsibilities
Development
● Build, develop and implement comprehensive annual and long-term fundraising plans to meet
annual revenue goals and overall strategic goals.
● Partner with the Board of Directors and CEO to develop and implement a long-range strategic
plan to insure long term fiscal sustainability of the Village.
● Oversee fundraising pipelines; grow annual fundraising campaigns; cultivate, steward, and solicit
ASYV’s highest-level donors, in partnership with CEO; and manage a diverse event portfolio.
● Represent ASYV in external-facing work with donors, partners, and other stakeholder
communities.
● Develop corporate strategy and portfolio
● Ensure effective development operations and staff effectiveness
● Ensure all fundraising activities comply with nonprofit regulations and ethical standards.

Management
● Foster a collaborative and results-oriented culture within the six-member New York team that
embraces teamwork, transparency, communication, and mentorship.

Marketing/Communications
● Oversee skilled donor communications staff in creation of annual donor communications and
marketing materials.
● Lead efforts to broaden ASYV’s visibility and reach globally.

Board and Committees
● Partner with the Board Chair and CEO to develop and engage the Board of Directors; support
Board recruitment, retention, and communications; oversee staff administration of the Board.
● Work closely with the CFO, financial teams, and the Fiscal Committee to forecast annual revenue
goals and review cash flow monthly and quarterly.

Skills and Experience
● BA/BS with 7+ years of experience in a senior development role with a US based non-profit
organization, with increasing responsibility across major gifts, events, and corporate giving.
● 5+ years of experience hiring, building, and managing a development team that successfully
aligns fundraising goals with organizational strategy.
● Proven experience developing and implementing comprehensive fundraising plans that meet
annual revenue goals of $6-10M+
● Proven experience as the primary institutional relationship holder for major gifts and cultivating
relationships with high-net-worth individuals.
● Expertise with donor databases and utilizing fundraising software for donor relationship
management, Raiser’s Edge/NXT preferred.
● Proven ability to forecast diverse income streams.
● Expertise with Board or fiduciary committee management.
● Familiarity with fundraising in international development, youth development, or humanitarian
organizations.
● Ability to manage details and think strategically.
● Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to articulate complex
issues in a clear and compelling manner.
● Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with diverse stakeholders, including
donors, board members, and program staff.
● Ability to work effectively across cultures and geographic distance.

Ready to Lead With Purpose?
At ASYV, every role is rooted in the best interest of our students. As Chief Advancement Officer, your
leadership will directly enable students to empower and transform their own lives. If you are a
passionate, strategic, and authentic leader who thrives in creating meaningful connections and driving
sustainable growth, we invite you to join us, and be part of something powerful, lasting, and full of heart.

The annual salary range for this role is $150-165K, commensurate with experience. Benefits include PTO;
medical, dental, and life insurance; and a 401k plan that includes personalized investment guidance,
among others.

To apply, please submit your resume with a cover letter detailing your interest and alignment with ASYV’s
mission to [e-mail]. Applications without cover letters will not be considered. This position is open
to candidates who are authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship or visa transfers.