Chief Advancement Officer

Oregon Episcopal School • Tigard, OR

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About The Position

Oregon Episcopal School is about to launch an exciting and ambitious strategic plan to guide its mission and focus into the future. The School is seeking a Chief Advancement Officer to lead the work of the Advancement Office in supporting the strategic goals that will support this vision. As a seasoned, strategic, and relation-driven advancement leader, The Chief Advancement Officer will build on recognized strengths to amplify a best-in-class program, nurture and lead a strong culture of philanthropy, and ensure that OES is equal to the aspirations of its students and faculty. Individuals who are excited to elevate the School's impact by broadening and deepening a culture of philanthropy that fuels OES's power for good are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• Proven success in building and leading high performing teams capable of raising significant unrestricted and restricted funds.
• Experience in cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding annual, major, and planned gifts.
• Expertise in developing robust alumni programming that leads to both engagement and giving.
• Strong interpersonal skills - visionary, yet humble.
• Ability to connect and engage effectively across a diverse constituency.
• Willingness to serve as a fundraising coach and partner closely with the Head of School, Senior Leadership Team, and the Board of Trustees.
• High degree of cultural competency and emotional intelligence.
• Passionate about the impact of excellent education.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledgeable about best practices as they relate to advancement.
• Strategic, collaborative, and highly relational.

Responsibilities

• Envision and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy for OES through strategic, innovative, and collaborative efforts.
• Provide leadership and vision to the creation of short- and long-term fundraising goals.
• Develop and grow strong relationships both internally and externally.
• Demonstrate a strong track record of fundraising success.
• Approach the work with a diversity, equity, and inclusion lens (DEI).
• Inspire and build an advancement program that enables the School to elevate its aspirations.
• Serve as a strategic thought partner to the Head, Board of Trustees, and Senior Leadership Team.
• Carry a portfolio comprised of major and principal level prospects.
• Strengthen giving across the operation including annual, major, capital, and planned giving support.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Executive
• Industry: Educational Services