Chief Advancement Officer

• Manage and grow a portfolio of ~200 major gift prospects and donors with capacity to give $20,000+ annually or in multi-year, endowed, or planned gifts.
• Develop tailored cultivation and solicitation strategies aligning donor interests with Gift of Adoption's mission and funding priorities.
• Identify, research, and qualify new prospective major donors through networking and outreach, building a robust pipeline.
• Create and execute individualized solicitation plans and deliver exceptional stewardship to deepen donor connection and retention.

This role directly enables more children to achieve the stability and love of a permanent family by securing transformational gifts that fund adoption grants and organizational capacity building.

• 15+ years of experience in major gifts, individual giving, or related nonprofit fundraising.
• Demonstrated success securing gifts of $50,000+ and managing a relational donor portfolio.
• Exceptional interpersonal, relationship-building, and storytelling skills.
• Self-starter with excellent organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities.

Competitive compensation in the range of $120,000 - $150,000. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, 401(k) with employer match, and generous vacation, holiday, and leave policies prioritizing work-life balance.

Gift of Adoption Fund provides grants to complete the adoptions of children in need, giving them the stability and love of a permanent family.