Chief Advancement Officer

Community Action Partnership of Strafford County•Dover, NH

5d•$90,000 - $115,000

About The Position

Community Action Partnership of Strafford County (CAPSC), a highly respected nonprofit organization with a 60-year history of service, seeks a seasoned Chief Advancement Officer (CAO) to lead and elevate its fundraising, communications, and community engagement functions. This is a pivotal executive leadership role for a results-driven advancement professional who thrives in mission-centered, complex organizations. CAPSC operates with an annual budget of approximately $19 million and a staff of 147, delivering essential services—including food security, housing, early childhood education, utilities assistance, transportation, and emergency shelter—across 13 communities in Strafford County, New Hampshire. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer and partnering closely with the Board of Directors, the Chief Advancement Officer will provide strategic vision and operational leadership for all philanthropic and advancement activities. The CAO will be responsible for growing and diversifying revenue, strengthening donor and community relationships, enhancing brand visibility, and leveraging data to inform strategy and measure impact. This role oversees a multidisciplinary Advancement team and serves as a key member of the senior leadership team, contributing to agency-wide strategy, sustainability, and organizational growth.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
Minimum of five years of progressive senior-level fundraising leadership with demonstrated revenue growth
Proven success in major gifts and relationship-driven philanthropy
Experience working effectively with Boards, executive leadership, and diverse external stakeholders
Strategic thinker with strong execution skills and attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage budgets, and drive organizational change
High level of professionalism, integrity, and passion for community-based mission work
Comfortable working evenings and weekends as needed to support advancement activities

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree a plus

Responsibilities

Lead and execute a comprehensive advancement strategy encompassing major gifts, annual giving, corporate and foundation partnerships, grants, planned giving, communications, marketing, and special events
Serve as a principal relationship-builder for CAPSC, personally cultivating and stewarding major donors and key institutional partners
Advise and support the CEO and Board in fundraising strategy, donor engagement, and external relations
Oversee brand management, marketing, and communications to advance fundraising and client service goals
Direct advancement data strategy, including collection, analysis, dashboards, and reporting to inform executive and Board decision-making
Ensure strong systems for donor management, gift tracking, and performance measurement
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing Advancement team
Partner with executive leadership on cross-functional strategic initiatives that strengthen CAPSC’s long-term impact and sustainability