Chief Advancement Officer

For Pete's Sake Cancer Respite Foundation • Plymouth Mtng, PA

260d • $130,000 - $170,000

About The Position

For Pete's Sake Cancer Respite Foundation (FPS) seeks a passionate, impact driven and collaborative individual who fully embraces its mission: to enable cancer patients and their loved ones to strengthen, deepen, and unify their relationships by creating unforgettable and lasting respite experiences. Founded 25 years ago, FPS has a dedicated 15-person staff, an engaged Board and three core programs: the Travel Respite Experience, the Staycation Respite Experience and Respite Reinforced, which supports families post-respite. To expand its reach, FPS has launched an ambitious strategic plan, Vision 2030, which includes constructing the nation's first dedicated Cancer Respite Center - a $32 million campaign titled Respite Transformed - Pete's Vision Realized at Woodloch. Of this, $25 million will support construction and $7 million will grow the endowment. FPS has raised $16M thus far towards this campaign. The organization's operating budget has averaged between $2 and $3 million annually with the expectation of growing to $10 million over the next six years when the Cancer Respite Center is fully online.

Requirements

• Fully embrace FPS's inspiring mission.
• At least 10 years of fundraising experience and proven success in raising money from individuals across many different channels.
• Particular expertise in cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding high-net-worth donors.
• Relevant experience with capital campaign activities.
• An entrepreneurial spirit with a creative bent.
• Ability to recruit, energize, and inspire staff.
• Innate ability to build relationships with donors and colleagues.
• Competence in using Blackbaud Raiser's Edge, NXT and Analytics software.

Responsibilities

• Develop, execute, and oversee a comprehensive fundraising plan including major gifts, annual giving, planned giving, grants, corporate partnerships, and special events.
• Cultivate, solicit, and steward major donors and prospective funders.
• Build and maintain strong, lasting relationships with key stakeholders and partners.
• Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing advancement team.
• Work collaboratively with the FPS team in brand awareness, public relations, digital presence, and marketing efforts.
• Partner with the CEO and Board of Directors to engage board members in fundraising and ambassadorial roles.
• Lead major fundraising initiatives, including the Respite Transformed campaign.
• Ensure effective use of CRM/database systems to track donor engagement and produce regular reports on fundraising progress.
• Develop and manage the Advancement department budget.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Matching retirement plan.
• Flex spending.
• Generous paid time off policy.
• Cell phone stipend.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Social Assistance
• Education Level: No Education Listed