Chief Advocate & Fundraising Leader

Rappahannock CASA; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Rappahannock CASA seeks an Executive Director to lead our mission on behalf of abused and neglected children in the Fredericksburg region. The role requires strategic leadership, fundraising, donor cultivation, and strong community partnerships to expand services and financial sustainability.

You will work with a small staff and board, ensure compliance with National CASA standards, oversee operations, reporting, and brand building to elevate the voice of vulnerable children in court and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; or some college plus 4+ years fundraising/leadership.
• Strong financial management, grant writing, and fundraising experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proven nonprofit leadership and governance experience.
• Ability to handle confidential, sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Lead fundraising initiatives, cultivating partnerships with individuals, corporations and foundations.
• Manage donor cultivation, solicitation and stewardship; oversee grant proposals.
• Oversee board relations and governance; provide regular reports on status and budget.
• Identify and pursue opportunities to expand fundraising campaigns and donors.
• Set objectives for revenue growth and community visibility.

Skills

Leadership experience

Fundraising

Grant writing

Public relations

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Rappahannock CASA seeks an Executive Director to lead our mission on behalf of abused and neglected children in the Fredericksburg region. The role requires strategic leadership, fundraising, donor cultivation, and strong community partnerships to expand services and financial sustainability.

You will work with a small staff and board, ensure compliance with National CASA standards, oversee operations, reporting, and brand building to elevate the voice of vulnerable children in court and