Chief Advancement Officer

Heights Philadelphia; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Heights Philadelphia is seeking a visionary Chief Advancement Officer to lead fundraising, communications, and marketing as it enters a new chapter of growth and impact. The CAO will report to the CEO and drive the organization’s external presence, donor relations, and philanthropic investments aligned with the mission.

The CAO will partner with senior leadership to elevate the organization’s profile, lead an advancement team, and cultivate relationships with corporate, foundation, and

Responsibilities

• Lead fundraising, communications, and marketing efforts.
• Build durable relationships with donors, partners, and community stakeholders.
• Cultivate relationships with corporate, foundation, and individual donors.
• Lead and develop an advancement team.
• Connect advancement activities to student and community outcomes.

Job description

The client is seeking a visionary and strategic Chief Advancement Officer (CAO) to lead fundraising, communications, and marketing efforts as it enters its next chapter of growth and impact. The CAO will report to the Chief Executive Officer and will play a key role in strengthening the organization’s external presence, building durable relationships with donors, partners, and community stakeholders, and securing philanthropic investments aligned with The client’s mission.

In this role, the CAO will work as a senior partner to elevate The client’s profile and expand a culture of giving. Responsibilities will include leading and developing an advancement team, cultivating relationships with corporate, foundation, and individual donors, and connecting advancement activities to student and community outcomes. The ideal candidate is an accomplished advancement leader who is energized by mission-driven work and growth, with a demonstrated ability to help advance philanthropic goals.

The client offers a flexible, hybrid schedule that is expected to include at least three days per week in the organization’s Center City office or off-site with donors. The organization supports a large, ongoing group of students through middle school onward, with advising and enrichment programming focused on expanding educational and economic opportunities. Interested candidates may review additional core competencies and qualifications through The client’s full prospectus.