Movement Strategy Center · 2 months ago
Chief Advancement Officer
US
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$180K/yr - $200K/yr
10+ years expMovement Strategy Center (MSC) strengthens the infrastructure for frontline movements through equitable intermediary services and partnerships. They are seeking a Chief Advancement Officer to lead enterprise revenue and narrative strategy, focusing on fundraising, brand stewardship, and market strategy for Philanthropic Services.
CommunitiesGovernmentNon Profit
Responsibilities
Own multi-year revenue plan; deliver annual targets across institutional and individual giving
Build and maintain a 12–18-month qualified pipeline; set/meet close-rate goals
Co-lead top-tier funder strategy with ED/Board; prepare leadership for high-stakes meetings
Ensure proposal/report quality and on-time delivery (grants ops/CRM hygiene)
Works closely with Finance to establish growth, margin, and risk targets for PS portfolios
Lead enterprise narrative and editorial calendar aligned to fundraising outcomes
Oversee brand, content, and owned/earned channels; commission signature stories, reports, and funder-facing collateral that lift MSC’s ecosystem impact and protect the equitable intermediary model
With the Senior Leadership Team and Finance, sets revenue targets and scenario plans; track performance and margin implications
Translate program learning and field signals into fundable opportunities and campaigns
Ownership: PS (pooled funds, regranting, intermediary offerings) is operationally housed in Programs and supervised by the Chief Programs Officer (CPO) / PS Director/GM. Programs own PS delivery, compliance, and fee/margin revenue
CAO role: Co-develop PS market strategy and positioning; support cultivation/proposals for PS-aligned opportunities; align narrative and collateral with PS growth; coordinate with Finance/Legal on risk posture. (CAO does not supervise PS staff.)
Manage/coach the Development Manager and contractors; design the future org; lead hiring/onboarding; lead cross-departmental collaborations as it relates to fundraising and communications
Qualification
Required
10+ years leading institutional fundraising with integrated strategic communications; proven revenue delivery
Track record building/leading teams and systems in a dynamic or rebuilding context
Experience partnering with program teams to turn learning into fundable strategies; familiarity with pooled funds/regranting a plus
Strong CRM/grants ops and data discipline; excellent executive communication and narrative skills
Values-alignment with movement ecosystems; comfort navigating risk/brand protection for intermediaries
Benefits
Competitive benefits package (health, retirement, paid leave).
Company
Movement Strategy Center
Movement Strategy Center is Supporting Leaders, Organizations, Networks, and Alliances.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Yasmine Laurent, MBA, SHRM-SCP
Chief Operating Officer
Mohini Tadikonda
Chief Advancement Officer
Recent News
2025-01-22
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