The Batten Group - Executive Search · 2 days ago
Chief Advancement Officer
Miami, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$200K/yr - $220K/yr
10+ years expGuitars Over Guns Organization (GOGO) is a nonprofit organization that provides music education and mentorship to students from vulnerable communities. The Chief Advancement Officer will lead the organization's fundraising and external engagement efforts, developing a comprehensive strategy to elevate revenue and philanthropic visibility while managing a national advancement structure.
ConsultingHuman ResourcesStaffing Agency
Responsibilities
Lead the organization in raising $7-8M annually across diversified revenue streams
Integrate program impact data, logic models, and outcome metrics into compelling national cases for support
Build a balanced portfolio across including, individual giving, major gifts, corporate partnerships, foundation support and grants, and emerging national donor markets
Personally cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of high-net-worth donors and national partners
Provide regular revenue forecasting, performance reporting, and trend analysis to the CEO and Board
Evaluate GOGO’s development systems, processes, and infrastructure
Implement a replicable national advancement model across all current and future regions
Leverage advanced tools, data analytics, and AI to enhance donor segmentation, insights, and efficiencies
Strengthen CRM utilization, reporting consistency, and donor lifecycle management
Ensure compliance, accountability, and best practices across all fundraising channels
Directly supervise and develop the Development and Communications Teams
Build a high-performing national advancement team rooted in collaboration, accountability, and growth
Model a leadership style that balances sophistication, compassion, equity, and strategic discipline
Support the organizational shift to an institutional advancement mindset
Partner with the Board of Directors and Fundraising Committee to strengthen individual Board giving, expand Board engagement in donor cultivation, and clarify Board roles in the national advancement strategy
Support new Board member orientation related to fundraising expectations
Equip Board members with tools, messaging, and strategies to act as national ambassadors
Evaluate best way to engage local volunteer leadership (regional boards/committees) to support local revenue efforts
Strengthen national visibility with corporate, civic, and philanthropic partners
Represent GOGO externally with credibility and confidence at the highest levels
Oversee grants efforts and manage the Grants & Compliance Manager
Qualification
Required
10+ years of senior nonprofit fundraising leadership and a proven track record of scaling organizations, building national development systems, and personally securing seven-figure+ revenue
Experience in startup, growth-stage, or transformation environments
Sophisticated command of major gifts, corporate philanthropy, foundation partnerships, and data-driven fundraising strategy
Demonstrated ability to lead teams through change, professionalize informal systems, and shift culture without losing mission authenticity
High emotional intelligence and strength as a mentor, builder, and strategic thought partner
Comfort operating in evolving infrastructure environments
Deep alignment with GOGO's mission and youth-centered impact
High personal integrity, humility, and accountability
Ability to thrive in both strategy and execution
Company
The Batten Group - Executive Search
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