Chief Advancement Officer: Lead Fundraising & Partnerships

Love Justice International; Nebraska; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Love Justice International is seeking a Chief Advancement Officer to lead fundraising, donor relations, and strategic partnerships. The CAO will report to the CEO, guide a high-performing team, and drive a plan to grow annual funding to $15 million in five years while maintaining fundraising efficiency around 20%.

The role requires spending about 50% of time traveling to meet donors, staff, and field operations, and coordinating with communications to craft compelling campaigns.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years in advancement leadership with a proven track record of revenue growth.
• Willingness to travel at least 30% of time to engage with donors and teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; experience with donor reporting and fundraising metrics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive, multi-year fundraising strategy.
• Identify, cultivate, and secure new funding sources including grants, partnerships, and gifts.
• Lead a team of fundraising and marketing professionals; manage major donor portfolios.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Fundraising strategy

Education

10+ years in advancement leadership

Tools

HubSpot

CRMs

Virtuous

Job description

Love Justice International is seeking a Chief Advancement Officer to lead fundraising, donor relations, and strategic partnerships. The CAO will report to the CEO, guide a high-performing team, and drive a plan to grow annual funding to $15 million in five years while maintaining fundraising efficiency around 20%.

The role requires spending about 50% of time traveling to meet donors, staff, and field operations, and coordinating with communications to craft compelling campaigns.