Chief Advancement Officer

Afpgpc; Philadelphia, Northern (Philadelphia County, KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Heights Philadelphia is seeking a Chief Advancement Officer to lead fundraising, communications, and marketing efforts, reporting to the President & CEO. The CAO will build donor relations, secure philanthropic investments, and guide external strategy in Philadelphia's education nonprofit scene.

The role requires a bachelors degree and 7+ years of leadership experience in fundraising or development; familiarity with Philadelphia donors is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree and at least seven years of leadership experience in fundraising or development.
• Experience building relationships with donors, partners, and community stakeholders.
• Familiarity with Philadelphia donor environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead fundraising, communications, and marketing efforts for Heights Philadelphia.
• Shape and advance external presence, donor engagement, and campaign strategy.
• Collaborate with leadership to secure philanthropic investments and drive organizational impact.

Skills

Fundraising leadership

Strategic planning

Nonprofit leadership

Education

Bachelors degree

Job description

ZRG Aspen Leadership Group is proud to partner with Heights Philadelphia in their search for a Chief Advancement Officer.

As Heights enters its next chapter of growth and impact, the organization seeks a visionary and strategic CAO to lead its fundraising, communication, and marketing efforts. Reporting directly to the President & CEO, the CAO will play a pivotal role in shaping and advancing the organization's external presence, strengthening relationships with donors, partners, and community stakeholders, and securing the philanthropic investments needed to fuel Heights' ambitious mission. Building on a strong foundation, Heights has quickly emerged as one of Philadelphia’s most influential education nonprofits, shaping the future of talent and opportunity across the region.

A bachelor’s degree and at least seven years of leadership experience, including significant experience in the fundraising or development space, is required. Heights Philadelphia operates in a Philadelphia donor environment that is highly relationship driven. Familiarity with the city, its schools, and its philanthropic landscape will be a plus.

The salary range for this position is $180,000 to $200,000. This role offers a flexible, hybrid schedule, requiring at least three days per week in Heights Philadelphia’s Center City office or off‑site with donors.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or participating in the selection process, please contact Ian McCray at [e-mail] .

ADDRESS:
673 Potomac Station Drive, #801
Leesburg, VA 20176