Chief Advancement & Philanthropy Officer

Carney, Sandoe & Associates; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The Quad Preparatory School seeks a dynamic Chief Advancement Officer to advance its philanthropic maturity. You will lead development and communications, shaping the school’s story for families, staff, donors, and the broader community.

With a builder mindset, you will design annual giving, drive campaigns, establish an endowment, and lead a small team while guiding brand and donor communications across channels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree a plus.
• 10–15+ years in development/advancement with demonstrated leadership.
• Entrepreneurial builder mindset and ability to create from limited starting point.
• Generalist across annual giving, major gifts, planned giving, corporate/foundation relations, donor communications, events, and volunteer management.
• Ability to move between donor relationships and strategic messaging.
• Proven experience leading capital or comprehensive campaigns from feasibility to close.
• Experience leading major communications/brand initiatives at scale.
• Endowment strategy and board education.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead annual giving strategy, grow participation and gift size.
• Lead capital campaigns from feasibility to stewardship.
• Build the school's first endowment and educate the Board on policies.
• Formalize corporate and foundation relations into a scalable program.
• Develop and execute annual communications aligned with priorities.
• Manage website, social channels, newsletters and donor communications.
• Lead development and communications team and manage budget.
• Track fundraising and communications metrics and report to leadership.

Skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Generalist development

Donor relationship management

Strategic storytelling

Board relations

Campaign leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

The Quad Preparatory School seeks a dynamic Chief Advancement Officer to advance its philanthropic maturity. You will lead development and communications, shaping the school’s story for families, staff, donors, and the broader community.

With a builder mindset, you will design annual giving, drive campaigns, establish an endowment, and lead a small team while guiding brand and donor communications across channels.