Community Action Partnership of Strafford County · 1 week ago
Chief Advancement Officer
Dover, NH
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$90K/yr - $115K/yr
5+ years expCommunity Action Partnership of Strafford County (CAPSC) is a respected nonprofit organization seeking a Chief Advancement Officer (CAO) to lead its fundraising, communications, and community engagement efforts. The CAO will provide strategic vision and operational leadership for all philanthropic activities, aiming to grow revenue and strengthen community relationships.
AssociationCommunitiesEducationNon Profit
Responsibilities
Lead and execute a comprehensive advancement strategy encompassing major gifts, annual giving, corporate and foundation partnerships, grants, planned giving, communications, marketing, and special events
Serve as a principal relationship-builder for CAPSC, personally cultivating and stewarding major donors and key institutional partners
Advise and support the CEO and Board in fundraising strategy, donor engagement, and external relations
Oversee brand management, marketing, and communications to advance fundraising and client service goals
Direct advancement data strategy, including collection, analysis, dashboards, and reporting to inform executive and Board decision-making
Ensure strong systems for donor management, gift tracking, and performance measurement
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing Advancement team
Partner with executive leadership on cross-functional strategic initiatives that strengthen CAPSC’s long-term impact and sustainability
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
Minimum of five years of progressive senior-level fundraising leadership with demonstrated revenue growth
Proven success in major gifts and relationship-driven philanthropy
Experience working effectively with Boards, executive leadership, and diverse external stakeholders
Strategic thinker with strong execution skills and attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage budgets, and drive organizational change
High level of professionalism, integrity, and passion for community-based mission work
Comfortable working evenings and weekends as needed to support advancement activities
Preferred
Advanced degree
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
403(b) retirement plan
Generous paid time off
Twelve paid holidays
Flexible spending accounts
Childcare reimbursement
Life and disability insurance
Work/life support resources
Company
Community Action Partnership of Strafford County
Community Action Partnership of Strafford County offers programs to improve economic stability and well-being for individuals and families.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Leslie Craigen
Chief Financial Officer
Jamie Swan
Chief Program Officer
Recent News
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