Chief Advancement Officer: Transformational Campaign Leader

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fisher College of Business at The Ohio State University seeks a dynamic, strategic Chief Advancement Officer to serve as its senior leader and chief fundraising strategist. Reporting to the Dean and the Senior Associate Vice President of Development, the CAO will provide vision, leadership, and oversight for fundraising, alumni engagement, donor experience, and stewardship.

This is a compelling opportunity to elevate philanthropic performance and shape the future of one of the nation’s

Qualifications

• Proven success leading comprehensive advancement programs.
• Ability to build and manage major gifts portfolios.
• Strong donor stewardship and relationship building.
• Experience collaborating with academic leadership.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all fundraising, alumni engagement, and stewardship activities.
• Lead a team of advancement professionals to achieve campaign goals.
• Develop and execute a strategic advancement plan aligned with university priorities.
• Partner with Dean and senior leadership to secure transformational gifts.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Fundraising strategy

Donor engagement

Alumni relations

Job description

The Fisher College of Business at The Ohio State University seeks a dynamic, strategic Chief Advancement Officer to serve as its senior leader and chief fundraising strategist. Reporting to the Dean and the Senior Associate Vice President of Development, the CAO will provide vision, leadership, and oversight for fundraising, alumni engagement, donor experience, and stewardship.

This is a compelling opportunity to elevate philanthropic performance and shape the future of one of the nation’s