ProGeorgia · 8 hours ago
Chief Advancement Officer
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Responsibilities
Establish and implement comprehensive development strategies to enhance and diversify support from individuals, funders, foundations, and other resources.
Prioritize donor cultivation, stewardship, and appreciation, managing a portfolio of approximately 50 key donors and funders.
Oversee the development of marketing and communication strategies that promote fundraising campaigns and elevate ProGeorgia’s visibility.
Ensure that all organizational resources and communications align with ProGeorgia’s mission and values.
Collaborate closely with the CEO to administer and implement all fundraising efforts outlined in the annual plan.
Work with community partners and businesses to enhance ProGeorgia's presence while optimizing donor identification, cultivation, and solicitation.
Develop and maintain relationships with the people and organizational culture to connect stakeholders to ProGeorgia’s mission, educating the public to enhance fundraising efforts.
Directly supervise and support the advancement team, providing ongoing performance feedback and direction.
Educate and empower staff to maximize their effectiveness in development activities, promoting a culture of collaboration and excellence.
Oversee the production of essential marketing materials, including direct mail letters, case statements, grants, brochures, and sponsorship proposals.
Manage the grant process to ensure accountability and maximize revenue from grants and foundations.
Ensure high standards of quality and accuracy in all internal and external communications.
Participate in the orientation of new board members and share the development plan with the Board, detailing individual responsibilities and opportunities for involvement.
Develop and manage the advancement department’s annual budget, tracking expenditures and aligning with organizational goals.
Lead initiatives to secure sufficient funds to fulfill ProGeorgia’s mission while maintaining positive relationships with business partners, government entities, donors, volunteers, and the broader community.
Qualification
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Required
A bachelor’s degree and a robust professional work history showcasing increased responsibilities throughout career progression are preferred.
10 years of proven experience managing a nonprofit fundraising program.
10 years of proven experience managing a team and delivering strategy initiatives.
A successful track record of personally engaging and stewarding donors and sponsors.
Experience building and growing a high-functioning team.
Must be willing to network and build strong relationships within the ProGeorgia community.
Ability to gain the respect of and support of various constituencies, including Board members and staff members, donors, funders, and civic leaders.
Preferred
Committed to the mission of ProGeorgia.
Demonstrated experience organizing and implementing such activities as direct mail and special events.
Strong interpersonal communication and collaboration skills, including empathy, patience, and active listening.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Committed to promoting a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and belonging culture.
Strong ability to be a self-starter with excellent prioritization and time management skills.
Ability and willingness to be flexible in work hours and schedule to meet the organization's needs.
Experience working with underrepresented and/or diverse communities.
Proficient in Google Suites, Asana, and MacBook.
Additional tasks and responsibilities are assigned as needed.
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package, that is company paid benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
Summer, Fall, Winter breaks, Holidays, Vacation, Sick, and Workplace Mental Health paid time off.
Career Advancement and dedicated to professional development/coaching.
Opportunity to participate in a 401(k) retirement plan.
Health/Gym Memberships and Tuition/Education Assistance.
Company
ProGeorgia
ProGeorgia is Georgia’s non-profit civic engagement table. It is a new way to create a state we can be proud of.