Chief Advancement Officer

Overview

Lift For Life Academy is seeking a dynamic and strategic Chief Advancement Officer who embraces the mission of LFLA with the vision to lead and execute a comprehensive, aligned external strategy to maximize our external positioning and presence to significantly increase community awareness and philanthropic support for Lift For Life Academy. This position is responsible for leading all external-facing work, including oversight of all aspects of Fund Development, Marketing/Communications, Alumni Relations, and volunteer management, leading a team of 4-6 professionals.

Additionally, the position will work closely with the administrative team and the Academy and Foundation Board of Directors to ensure continuity and mutual support.

• Track record of success in all aspects of fund development to include annual, major, and planned giving, capital projects, and comprehensive campaigns.
• Experience managing and staffing high-level volunteers, including board members, major donors, and other key volunteer leaders.
• Track record of managing and motivating diverse teams.
• Minimum of 15 years of advancement/development experience working in complex and mature nonprofit organizations.
• Passion for the mission of Lift For Life Academy.

This position is part of the senior management team and reports directly to the Founder/Executive Director.

This position will supervise all directors/managers on the External Relations team directly, or indirectly, a team of up to eight professionals including, but not limited to, the Director of External Relations, Marketing and Volunteer Manager, Development Manager, Development Officer(s), and Grant Writer.

Development Donor Cultivation, Stewardship, Solicitation Oversight

• Work in close coordination with the Executive Director, Development Consultant, and Board, with full responsibility for the achievement of all Development goals and objectives.
• Develop and implement a strategic plan to secure annual, major, and planned gifts, including funds for ongoing capital needs, in a cost-effective and time-efficient manner.
• Develop productive relationships with board members, donors, and other stakeholders to expand the qualified prospect pool for LFLA.
• Manage the development team and oversee all development activities.
• Manage a portfolio of major donors, both individual and corporate, with immediate priority given to working with the executive director to assume primary responsibility for the top 100 donors, as part of succession planning.
• Oversee the development of fundraising events and campaigns.
• Monitor fundraising activities to ensure ethical and legal compliance with regulatory bodies.
• Prepare and present reports on development activities to the Board of Directors.
• Ensure integration with marketing/communications, alumni relations, and volunteer programming to develop a strong external presence for LFLA.
• Oversee creation of a pipeline to identify leadership annual and campaign prospects capable of making gifts and grants at $1,000+ levels.
• Advise on Development strategies, participating in weekly Campaign/Development planning meetings, including implementation of a Moves Management model involving all External Relations team members.
• Maintain awareness of all planned and proposed capital and special projects at school and be a knowledgeable resource for donors.
• Evaluate and assess the functionality and focus of the Development committee, strategically expanding their work to create continued growth of all fund development activities, including the Annual Fashion Show fundraising committee.
• Attend all fundraising events and be a visible presence and resource for donors.

Supervise Marketing and Volunteer Manager

• Work with staff to ensure effective Volunteer activities to include training, recruitment, and expansion of opportunities to engage key external stakeholders.
• Key liaison to the Academy board of directors and the Foundation board of directors.

Supervise Marketing and Volunteer Manager

• Work with staff on annual Marketing/Communications…