Chief Advancement Officer

Description

The Autism Treatment Center (ATC) seeks an accomplished, visionary, and relationship-driven Chief Advancement Officer (CAO) to lead the organization's comprehensive advancement strategy and accelerate philanthropic support for its mission. The Chief Advancement Officer will serve as a key member of the executive leadership team and will be responsible for developing and executing an integrated advancement program encompassing major gifts, annual giving, planned giving, corporate and foundation relations, special events, donor stewardship, communications, and community engagement
. The CAO will build meaningful, long‑term relationships with donors, families, community leaders, corporations, foundations, and other stakeholders who share ATC's commitment to improving the lives of individuals with autism and their families. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced advancement leader to help shape the next chapter of a mission‑driven organization and translate a compelling vision into sustainable philanthropic growth.

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and implement a comprehensive, multi-year advancement strategy aligned with ATC's strategic plan and organizational priorities.
• Serve as the organization's senior fundraising strategist and philanthropic advisor to the President & CEO and Board of Directors.
• Establish ambitious but achievable fundraising goals, performance metrics, revenue projections, and accountability systems.
• Identify emerging opportunities for philanthropic growth and develop strategies to expand ATC's donor base and community presence.
• Partner with organizational leadership to articulate compelling cases for support and communicate the impact of ATC's programs and services.

Major Gifts & Individual Philanthropy

• Lead a robust major and principal gifts program, personally cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding a portfolio of high‑capacity donors and prospects.
• Develop and implement strategies for identifying, qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, and retaining donors.
• Build strong relationships with individuals and families whose philanthropic interests align with ATC's mission.
• Collaborate with the President & CEO, Board members, and other volunteer leaders on strategic donor engagement and solicitations.
• Create and strengthen planned giving and legacy giving opportunities.

Institutional & Corporate Giving

• Expand relationships with foundations, corporations, and other institutional funders.
• Oversee strategies for grant development, corporate partnerships, sponsor ships, and foundation support.
• Ensure compelling proposals, reports, and stewardship communications demonstrate measurable organizational impact.
• Identify new funding opportunities that support both current programs and long‑term strategic initiatives.

Board & Volunteer Engagement

• Partner closely with the Board of Directors and advancement committee to strengthen their role as ambassadors, advocates, connectors, and philanthropic leaders.
• Develop meaningful opportunities for Board members and volunteers to participate in fundraising and relationship development.
• Provide the Board with regular reports on fundraising performance, pipeline development, donor activity, and advancement strategy.

Campaign & Special Initiatives

• Lead planning and execution of future capital, comprehensive, or special fundraising campaigns as appropriate.
• Develop campaign infrastructure, volunteer leadership, prospect strategies, case materials, and solicitation plans.
• Support organizational initiatives requiring significant philanthropic investment, including program expansion, facilities, technology, innovation, and endowment growth.

Advancement Operations

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of the advancement department, including fundraising, development operations, communications, events, and donor relations.
• Recruit, develop, mentor, and retain a high‑performing advancement team.
• Establish clear goals, performance expectations, and professional development opportunities for staff.
• Ensure the integrity and effective use of the organization's donor database and advancement systems.
• Maintain accurate forecasting,…