Chief Philanthropy Officer: Elevate Education & Impact

Central Piedmont Community College; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Piedmont Community College in Charlotte, NC seeks a dynamic Chief Philanthropy Officer to lead the college’s fundraising strategy and strengthen donor relationships across the region. The CPO will guide the foundation, engage major donors and corporate partners, and help accelerate a multi-year campaign to support student success and workforce development.

The ideal candidate brings strategic leadership, a proven record of securing philanthropic investments, and experience building

Qualifications

• A track record of securing significant philanthropic investments and cultivating meaningful donor relationships.
• Experience leading high-performing advancement or fundraising teams.
• Ability to engage effectively with corporate executives, foundation leaders, community stakeholders, and major philanthropists.
• Strategic and operational skills to build fundraising programs, manage performance metrics, and drive organizational success.
• Commitment to collaboration, innovation, and mission-centered leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead transformational fundraising initiatives and campaigns.
• Strengthen relationships with major donors and corporate partners.
• Expand planned giving and endowment support.
• Prepare for future comprehensive campaign activity.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relations

Strategic leadership

Relationship management

Team leadership

Job description

Central Piedmont Community College in Charlotte, NC seeks a dynamic Chief Philanthropy Officer to lead the college’s fundraising strategy and strengthen donor relationships across the region. The CPO will guide the foundation, engage major donors and corporate partners, and help accelerate a multi-year campaign to support student success and workforce development.

The ideal candidate brings strategic leadership, a proven record of securing philanthropic investments, and experience building