Boys & Girls Clubs of Fresno County · 3 months ago
Chief Advancement Officer
Goshen, Indiana
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expBoys & Girls Clubs of Fresno County is seeking a Chief Advancement Officer (CAO) to foster a culture of philanthropy and drive fundraising success. The CAO will provide vision and oversight for the advancement team, strengthen donor and volunteer relationships, and ensure the resources needed for every young person to thrive.
Non Profit
Responsibilities
Leads annual campaigns, special events, major gifts, planned giving, and grant development to drive sustainable growth
Builds and nurtures strong relationships with donors, volunteers, board members, and community partners
Supervises the advancement, marketing, and grants teams; recruits and supports fundraising volunteers; and fosters a positive, high-performing culture
Partners with the CEO and board to shape fundraising strategy, set performance goals, and ensure alignment with organizational mission and values
Ensures best-in-class donor systems, accurate reporting, and adherence to ethical and professional fundraising standards
Serves as a visible ambassador for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Elkhart County, representing the organization with professionalism and enthusiasm
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
Minimum of 5 years of progressive fundraising and resource development leadership experience required
Active membership in a professional fundraising association expected
Demonstrated success in securing six- and seven-figure gifts
Experience managing donor pipelines and capital campaigns
Strong leadership skills with experience in supervising, motivating, and developing staff and volunteers
Expertise in donor cultivation, stewardship, and solicitation, including major gifts, planned giving, and legacy giving
Skilled in multiple fundraising techniques: proposal writing, events, direct mail, phone solicitation, and face-to-face asks
Knowledge of fundraising operations including gift processing, donor databases, prospect research, and reporting
Excellent strategic planning, financial management, marketing, and communication skills (written and verbal)
High ethical standards and commitment to philanthropy, governance, and organizational values
Proficient with computer systems and fundraising software
Reliable transportation, safe driving record, active driver's license, and automobile insurance
Position may require standing/sitting for extended periods of time, reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally, bending at the waist, and ability to lift, carry, pull or otherwise move objects up to 20lbs
Preferred
Master's and CFRE certification preferred
Company
Boys & Girls Clubs of Fresno County
Boys & Girls Clubs of Fresno County offers after-school programming for children ages 6 to 18 in Del Rey and Firebaugh five days a week.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.06MKey Investors
Taco Bell FoundationWonderful Community Grants
2024-06-05Grant· $0.06M
2023-11-08Grant
Leadership Team
Diane Carbray
President/CEO
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