The Chief Advancement Officer serves as the head fundraiser for the College of Engineering, leading all development, alumni relations, and donor experience activities
Job Summary
The Chief Advancement Officer serves as the head fundraiser for the College of Engineering, leading all development, alumni relations, and donor experience activities.
This role involves creating and leading the strategy to identify, develop, and maintain a robust pipeline of donors through strategic direction of a large team.
The CAO will work closely with the Dean to align fundraising priorities with the college’s strategic vision and goals and build effective relationships with central Advancement leadership.
Matching Summary
The Chief Advancement Officer serves as the head fundraiser for the College of Engineering, leading all development, alumni relations, and donor experience activities.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
lead fundraising for college
develop and maintain donor pipeline
manage major and principal prospects
align fundraising with strategic vision
build relationships with leadership
oversee alumni relations
manage development professionals
Nice-to-have
entrepreneurial-minded individual
foster culture of philanthropy
create compelling fundraising opportunities
act with kindness, respect, and integrity
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education/experience
Twelve years of professional fundraising experience