Director of Advancement

Paycom - ATS; New York; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

PAL seeks a Director of Advancement to partner with the Chief Advancement Officer, shaping multi-year fundraising strategies and coordinating major campaigns to drive growth. The role is a senior strategic partner, ensuring alignment of donor programs with organizational goals and resources.

You will lead cross‑functional teams, craft donor cultivation and solicitation plans, and develop dashboards for data‑driven decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive leadership experience in nonprofit management or related fields.
• Experience supporting senior executives and major campaigns.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple complex priorities with discretion and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Develop, monitor, and adjust multi-year fundraising and campaign strategies.
• Coordinate major campaign timelines, priorities, and deliverables.
• Support donor cultivation, solicitation plans, and donor relationship stewardship.
• Lead cross‑departmental alignment and accountability for advancement priorities.
• Provide analytical support, dashboards, and governance for strategic initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Written communications

Verbal communications

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Discretion

Professional integrity

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Position: Director of AdvancementDepartment: AdvancementReports to: Chief Advancement OfficerPosition SummaryThe Director of Advancement reports to and serves as a senior strategic partner for the Chief Advancement Officer, providing high-level coordination, analysis, and execution support to advance PAL’s fundraising, campaign, and Board engagement priorities.This role is designed to strengthen organizational alignment, accountability, and momentum during a period of growth and transition. The Director works closely with the Advancement team and across functional areas to ensure that major initiatives, campaigns, and donor strategies are effectively planned, resourced, and executed.The ideal candidate is a trusted advisor with strong organizational judgment, exceptional project management skills, and the ability to operate seamlessly at the intersection of strategy, governance, and execution.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Planning & Campaign CoordinationPartner with the CAO to develop, execute, and monitor multi-year fundraising and campaign strategies.Coordinate major campaign timelines, priorities, and deliverables.Support the development of comprehensive donor cultivation and solicitation plans.Track progress toward revenue and engagement goals and recommend course corrections.Communications StrategySupport overall communications strategy and goals, driving content and execution on stakeholder engagement.Oversee social media strategy, website, email engagement, and a timeline of deliverables.Prepare materials, briefings, and reports for the Executive Team.Oversee the timeline and collateral built around PAL events, accountable for the production and send of newsletters, direct mail, and campaign materials.Donor & Relationship StrategySupport the CAO in preparing for major donor meetings, solicitations, and stewardship.Conduct high-level prospect analysis and strategy development.Coordinate follow-up and accountability for key donor relationships.Organizational Alignment & AccountabilityLead cross-departmental coordination related to Advancement priorities.Monitor execution of strategic initiatives and ensure timely completion.Develop dashboards and performance reports to support data-informed decision making.Support change management and continuous improvement efforts.Special Projects & InitiativesLead high-priority initiatives as assigned by the CAO.Support capital campaigns, major partnerships, and organizational growth initiatives.Provide analytical and operational support to complex projects.QualificationsBachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in nonprofit management, advancement, strategy, or executive administration.Demonstrated experience supporting senior executives and campaigns.Strong project management and organizational skills.Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.Ability to manage multiple complex priorities with discretion and professionalism.High level of judgment, integrity, and collaborative leadership style.Experience working in complex, multi-stakeholder organizations preferred.Commitment to PAL’s mission and values.