Chief Advancement & Philanthropy Officer

Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP-DC) Washington, DC Metro Area Chapter; Glenside (PA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadia University seeks a seasoned Chief Advancement Officer to lead a comprehensive fundraising agenda and partner with the President and Board to advance Arcadia’s mission in Glenside, PA and beyond.

The CAO will steward major gifts, engage alumni, and expand partnerships with foundations and corporate partners while building a high-performing advancement team and setting strategic priorities for Arcadia 2030.

Qualifications

• Ten years of progressive fundraising experience.
• Strong relationship-building and leadership skills.
• Strategic thinker with fundraising and friendraising experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive advancement strategy aligned with Arcadia's priorities.
• Optimize major and principal gift fundraising efforts and donor engagement.
• Expand alumni giving across all lifecycle segments and cultivate new donors.
• Assess campaign capacity and readiness with leadership and board input.
• Strengthen corporate and foundation partnerships to support Arcadia's mission.

Skills

Fundraising leadership

Relationship-building

Strategic planning

Team leadership

Job description

Arcadia University seeks a seasoned Chief Advancement Officer to lead a comprehensive fundraising agenda and partner with the President and Board to advance Arcadia’s mission in Glenside, PA and beyond.

The CAO will steward major gifts, engage alumni, and expand partnerships with foundations and corporate partners while building a high-performing advancement team and setting strategic priorities for Arcadia 2030.