Chief Advancement Officer

Job overview

The Chief Advancement Officer role follows a hybrid work model, with some in-office work required at the foundation’s central office in Denver, CO; remote work may be considered in certain circumstances. Compensation is $160,000–$200,000 per year. Morris Animal Foundation supports its mission through philanthropic investment and organizational resources. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer and serving on the Executive Team, the officer leads advancement strategy and teams to grow revenue, strengthen donor engagement, and build scalable systems. The role also provides executive oversight of Finance and Accounting, aligning financial planning and resource stewardship with organizational priorities.

What you'll do

• Lead fundraising and advancement activities and long-range revenue strategies
• establish goals, metrics, accountability, and performance expectations
• build and lead the advancement team
• cultivate and manage high-capacity donor prospects
• lead solicitation strategies for major and transformational gifts
• partner with executives, trustees, and volunteers on donor relationships
• lead campaign planning and execution
• oversee donor acquisition, retention, stewardship, and advancement marketing
• use analytics and reporting to guide decisions
• provide executive oversight of Finance and Accounting, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, investments, audit, and compliance
• contribute to enterprise strategy and organizational change.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

chief advancement officer

philanthropy

fundraising

revenue growth

major gifts

donor engagement

campaign strategy

finance oversight

hybrid

denver co

morris animal foundation

$160k–$200k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The role may provide executive oversight of Finance and Accounting. Colorado candidates are preferred; remote work may be considered in certain circumstances. The posting states that MAF is not currently hiring in CA, HI, NY, or NJ.

About the employer

MORRIS ANIMAL FOUNDATION is hiring for this role. Industry: Human Rights Organizations. Sector: 81.