Adaptive Commissioning Solutions · 1 day ago
Chief Advancement Officer
US-MO-Kansas City
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expCornerstones of Care is seeking a Chief Advancement Officer to guide their philanthropic strategy and external engagement efforts during a significant period of growth. The role involves overseeing the organization’s philanthropic strategy, building healthy donor pipelines, and nurturing a culture of philanthropy across complex organizations.
Information Technology & Services
Responsibilities
Oversee and advance the organization’s philanthropic strategy, positioning the team to successfully achieve a two‑year contributed‑revenue goal exceeding $11–12 million
Serve as Cornerstones of Care’s chief philanthropic strategist and chief relationship officer with a personal portfolio of high-capacity donors and institutional partners
Shift Advancement from an event-heavy, reactive culture to a mission-centered cultivation model by redesigning signature events and evaluating the efficacy of all events—including the Spirit Gala—to ensure they prioritize ROI, donor engagement, and mission-driven storytelling
Partner with the Board Chair and CEO to embed philanthropy as a core board responsibility
Collaborate with the CEO and CFO to align fundraising with capital and program needs, including the Education Campus, Ozanam and Gillis transitions, and long-term infrastructure investments
Qualification
Required
10 years of senior-level fundraising leadership experience with a demonstrated record of securing six- and seven-figure gifts
Demonstrated experience implementing and managing a wide range of donor gift categories from transformational, principal/leadership, major, mid-level, and annual giving
Proven ability to grow philanthropic revenue to $5M+ annually in a complex, multi-site nonprofit
Expertise building advancement systems, managing CRM platforms, and operationalizing data-driven fundraising infrastructure
Demonstrated ability to develop and grow high-accountability, growth-driven teams
Ability to forecast, budget, report on, and manage revenue pipelines aligned with organizational financial needs
Exceptional storytelling and donor-relationship skills
High emotional intelligence and trauma-informed leadership aligned with Sanctuary commitments
Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred or equivalent senior-level advancement leadership experience
Company
Adaptive Commissioning Solutions
We provide quality commissioning services for Healthcare, Higher Education, Mission Critical, and more.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Kevin Chow, P.E. LEED AP BDC
Founding Partner
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