Vice President of Advancement

Fundraising

Manage a personal portfolio of major gift donors and prospects, leading cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies to achieve established fundraising goals.

Develop and execute annual fundraising strategies that drive philanthropic revenue growth, donor acquisition, retention, and engagement, establishing measurable goals and monitoring performance.

Partner with the CAO on comprehensive campaign planning and execution, including prospect development, solicitation strategies, and progress reporting.

Lead moves management and monitor fundraising pipeline performance, donor engagement trends, and key development metrics to advance prospects through cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.

Leadership

Provide leadership, coaching, and performance management to the Director of Development and Advancement Services Manager, establishing clear expectations, accountability, and professional development opportunities.

Serve as a member of CASL's Senior Leadership Team (SLT), contributing to organizational strategy and representing the Advancement division in the CAO's absence.

Foster collaboration across Advancement, Marketing and Communications, Finance, and Programs, including partnership with the Director of Institutional Funding and Grants, to align fundraising priorities with organizational needs.

Represent CASL as a senior Advancement leader, building relationships with donors, community leaders, and external partners to advance the organization's mission and philanthropic priorities.

Operations

Oversee the day-to-day operations of Advancement, including donor management processes, fundraising systems, moves management, reporting, and operational effectiveness.

Establish and maintain Salesforce data management standards, ensuring accurate donor records, consistent documentation, and reliable fundraising reporting.

Partner with the CAO and CFO to develop annual fundraising goals, revenue forecasts, and performance reporting, monitoring progress against established targets.

Note: This job description outlines primary responsibilities but is not exhaustive. Duties may evolve in response to organizational needs, and flexibility will be required.

What You Bring

To thrive in this role, you should have:

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, business administration, public administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience. 

Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in nonprofit fundraising, including major gifts, annual giving, and fundraising strategy. 

Minimum of 5 years of people management experience, including responsibility for coaching, performance management, and team development. 

Demonstrated success cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major gifts and managing donor relationships. 

Experience developing and executing annual fundraising strategies and contributing to comprehensive fundraising campaigns.

Skills and Knowledge:

Demonstrated ability to develop and execute fundraising strategies that achieve revenue growth and donor engagement goals.

Strong executive leadership, people management, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage donors, corporate partners, community leaders, and internal stakeholders.

Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, including experience preparing executive-level materials, board presentations, and donor communications.

Strong financial acumen, including fundraising forecasting, budget management, and performance analysis.

Proficiency with Salesforce or comparable donor relationship management systems, including reporting, data analysis, and portfolio management.

Ability to exercise sound judgment, manage competing priorities, and collaborate effectively across departments.

Bonus Points For:

Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) credential or advanced degree in nonprofit management, public administration, business, or a related field. 

Experience fundraising within a community-based, human services, or similarly mission-driven organization. 

Experience supporting large-scale comprehensive or capital fundraising campaigns

Physical Demands:

Must be able to perform work involving prolonged periods of sitting, standing, and computer use.

May occasionally be required to lift or move materials weighing up to 25 pounds in connection with fundraising events and organizational activities.

Environment and Scheduling:

Standard business hours, Monday through Friday (9:00 am – 5:00 pm), with flexibility to work additional hours, including evenings and weekends, as required for donor events, board meetings, and cultivation activities.

This position requires attendance at donor meetings, community events, and other CASL-related activities at various locations. Ability to travel to these activities as required.