Chief Advancement Officer

6 days ago


San Diego, California, United States Workshops for Warriors Full time
Job Summary

Workshops for Warriors is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Chief Advancement Officer to lead our fundraising, development, and advancement efforts. As a senior executive, you will play a pivotal role in building and sustaining relationships with donors, alumni, and other key stakeholders. Reporting to the CEO, this position requires strategic thinking, strong leadership, and a demonstrated ability to secure financial support for the organization.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising plan to raise $6M or more within 12 months, identifying multi-level strategies to secure financial support from individual donors, corporations, foundations, and other sources.
  • Oversee major gift campaigns, annual campaigns, and special fundraising events.
  • Build and manage effective Development and Marketing teams.
  • Collaborate with the finance team to ensure effective financial planning and budgeting related to development activities.
Donor and Stakeholder Relations
  • Identify new donors and partnership opportunities to support WFW.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with donors, and other key stakeholders.
  • Develop and implement multi-level stewardship plan to acknowledge and recognize donors for their contributions.
  • Identify opportunities for donor engagement and involvement in the organization's mission.
  • Increase community awareness of WFW through speaking engagements, events, and membership with community groups/organizations.
Strategic Planning
  • Work collaboratively with the executive team to align advancement strategies with the organization's overall goals and mission.
  • Contribute to the development and execution of long-term strategic plans.
Board and Leadership Engagement
  • Collaborate with the board of directors, providing regular updates on fundraising efforts and seeking their support and involvement.
  • Engage organizational leadership to ensure a cohesive and unified approach to advancement initiatives.
Communication and Marketing
  • Work closely with the marketing department to develop communication and marketing strategies that promote the organization's mission and impact.
  • Ensure consistent and compelling messaging across various communication channels.
  • Develop and implement strategies to engage alumni in supporting the institution and track alumni success post-graduation.
Data and Analytics
  • Utilize data and analytics in Salesforce to measure the effectiveness of advancement efforts and make informed decisions for continuous improvement.
  • Implement data-driven strategies to identify and cultivate potential donors.
Team Leadership
  • Recruit, develop, and lead a high-performing advancement team.
  • Provide guidance, mentorship, and professional development opportunities for team members.
External Partnerships
  • Cultivate and manage relationships with external partners, including community organizations, businesses, and other stakeholders.
  • Seek opportunities for collaboration and joint initiatives that support advancement goals.
Compliance and Ethics
  • Ensure compliance with relevant laws and ethical standards in all fundraising and development activities.
  • Uphold the highest standards of integrity and transparency.


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