Community Action Partnership of Lake County · 1 week ago
Chief Advancement Officer
Dover, NH, US
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$90K/yr - $115K/yr
5+ years expCommunity Action Partnership of Strafford County is a respected nonprofit organization seeking a seasoned Chief Advancement Officer (CAO) to lead its fundraising, communications, and community engagement functions. The CAO will provide strategic vision and operational leadership for philanthropic activities while overseeing a multidisciplinary Advancement team and contributing to agency-wide strategy and growth.
Non-profit Organization Management
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 a plus
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 Lake County
Since 1964, Community Action has equipped low-income citizens with the tools and potential for becoming self-sufficient.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase