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About the Role

The Chief Advancement Officer (CAO) is Project Hospitality's senior philanthropy executive and a key member of the Executive Team, responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive advancement strategy that accelerates philanthropic revenue, diversifies private funding sources, and strengthens the organization's long-term financial sustainability. The CAO serves as a strategic partner to the CEO and Board of Directors, aligning philanthropy with Project Hospitality's mission, strategic priorities, and vision for community impact.

Responsibilities

Serve as Project Hospitality's chief philanthropy executive and strategic advisor to the CEO.
Develop, execute, and continuously refine a comprehensive advancement strategy aligned with the organization's strategic plan and long-term financial goals.
Foster a culture of philanthropy across the organization.
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing Advancement team and oversee external consultants and strategic partners.
Lead all philanthropic revenue strategies, including major gifts, annual giving, planned giving, foundation relations, corporate partnerships, campaigns, and donor stewardship.
Expand unrestricted revenue and diversify philanthropic funding sources.
Personally cultivate, solicit, and steward high-capacity donors, foundations, corporations, and strategic partners.
Establish measurable fundraising goals, evaluate organizational performance, and use data to drive continuous improvement.
Partner closely with the CEO and Board of Directors to advance fundraising priorities and organizational growth.
Serve as the primary staff liaison to the Board Development Committee and work closely with the Committee Chair to strengthen Board engagement in philanthropy.
Prepare and present fundraising strategies, reports, and recommendations to executive leadership and the Board.
Represent Project Hospitality with donors, foundations, corporations, elected officials, faith communities, and community leaders.
Strengthen the organization's visibility, reputation, and philanthropic presence throughout Staten Island and the greater New York region.
Provide executive oversight of advancement communications, marketing, and donor engagement initiatives.
Ensure best-in-class advancement operations, including CRM management, fundraising analytics, prospect development, stewardship, reporting, and performance measurement.
Build and continuously strengthen the systems, processes, technology, and infrastructure necessary to support sustainable fundraising growth and operational excellence.

Requirements

Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible leadership in nonprofit fundraising or advancement.
Demonstrated success securing and stewarding five-, six-, and seven-figure gifts.
Proven track record of increasing philanthropic revenue and diversifying funding sources.
Experience leading comprehensive advancement programs and high-performing teams.
Experience partnering effectively with CEOs, Boards of Directors, and executive leadership.
Exceptional relationship-building, communication, and strategic leadership skills.

Skills

Philanthropy
Fundraising
Major Gifts
Annual Giving
Planned Giving
Foundation Relations
Corporate Partnerships
Campaign Management
Donor Stewardship
Relationship Building
Communication
Strategic Leadership
CRM Management
Fundraising Analytics
Prospect Development
Grant Writing
Government Relations

Location

Staten Island, NY

Work Type

Full Time

Experience Level

10+ years of leadership experience

Education Level

Bachelor's Degree required
Master's degree preferred

Salary/Compensations

$120,000.00 - $125,000.00
Performance-based incentive plan

About the Company

Project Hospitality is Staten Island's leading human services organization, dedicated to ending hunger and homelessness and strengthening communities through compassionate, comprehensive services.