Chief Advancement Officer: Growth & Engagement Leader

Scion Staffing, Inc.; California; On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

HSA/FSA contributions

Retirement plan with employer matching

Job summary

Sacramento SPCA, in partnership with Scion Executive Search, seeks a Chief Advancement Officer to unite Development, Communications, Brand, and Events under a single strategic agenda. Based in Sacramento, CA, this full‑time onsite role leads cross‑functional teams to elevate philanthropy, community engagement, and overall mission impact.

The CAO will guide fundraising, marketing, and public affairs to expand support, visibility, and sustainable growth while upholding animal welfare values and

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in advancement, philanthropy, fundraising, marketing, or related fields.
• Proven track record of growing philanthropic revenue and donor relationships.
• Strong knowledge of marketing, communications, brand strategy, and PR.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, manage change, and build collaboration.
• Bachelor's degree required; CFRE certification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive advancement strategy integrating philanthropy, marketing, communications, brand, events, and engagement.
• Lead and develop a high-performing Advancement division across functions.
• Drive revenue growth through donor acquisition, retention, stewardship, and major gifts.
• Cultivate relationships with donors, boards, staff, and community partners.
• Provide strategic oversight of marketing, PR, digital engagement, and brand management.
• Align fundraising and marketing to deepen relationships with key stakeholders.
• Represent the organization externally and expand its presence with partners and policymakers.

Skills

Leadership

Fundraising

Marketing

Communications

Donor relations

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

CFRE certification desirable

Job description

Sacramento SPCA, in partnership with Scion Executive Search, seeks a Chief Advancement Officer to unite Development, Communications, Brand, and Events under a single strategic agenda. Based in Sacramento, CA, this full‑time onsite role leads cross‑functional teams to elevate philanthropy, community engagement, and overall mission impact.

The CAO will guide fundraising, marketing, and public affairs to expand support, visibility, and sustainable growth while upholding animal welfare values and