Chief Advancement Officer: Fundraising Visionary

Ellis Early Learning; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403(b) plan

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Vacation and sick time

Professional growth

Job summary

Ellis Early Learning in Boston is seeking a Chief Advancement Officer to lead fundraising, donor relations, and external communications. You will develop and execute a comprehensive advancement strategy and partner with the CEO and Board to secure resources for Ellis’s mission.

With a track record in major gifts and grants, you will cultivate a culture of philanthropy, align budgets, supervise the Advancement team, and expand corporate and foundation partnerships to ensure sustainable revenue

Qualifications

• 10+ years of development experience with major gift cultivation and solicitations.
• Strong belief in early childhood education mission and impact.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with initiative across multiple functions.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills for external representation.
• Demonstrated success in securing and managing grants.

Responsibilities

• Strategic fundraising leadership: implement a comprehensive annual plan focused on individuals, foundations, events, communications, and donor stewardship.

Skills

Fundraising leadership

Donor relations

Strategic planning

Grant management

Team leadership

Salesforce

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Ellis Early Learning in Boston is seeking a Chief Advancement Officer to lead fundraising, donor relations, and external communications. You will develop and execute a comprehensive advancement strategy and partner with the CEO and Board to secure resources for Ellis’s mission.

With a track record in major gifts and grants, you will cultivate a culture of philanthropy, align budgets, supervise the Advancement team, and expand corporate and foundation partnerships to ensure sustainable revenue