The Academy of the Holy Angels, a Catholic college preparatory school in Demarest, Bergen County, NJ, serving young women in grades 6-12 is seeking a visionary and collaborative Chief Advancement Officer (CAO). The CAO will lead the strategic planning and execution of fundraising and alumnae relations for capital campaigns and the development of a major gifts program. In this senior role, the CAO will manages major gifts and donor stewardship, along with annual and capital campaigns. The CAO reports directly to the Academy's president and works closely with the school's Board of Trustees. Key responsibilities include development and management of a comprehensive multi-year fundraising strategy to meet revenue goals; develop philanthropic priorities that align with the school's mission and strategic plan; steward major donors including alumnae outreach and marketing and communication initiatives to support fundraising efforts. Will also oversee database management to allow for data- driven decision making and planning. The ideal candidate will have 10 years experience in non-profit fundraising ideally within educational, non-profit or independent school setting along with a proven track record in closing major gifts, strategic planning and managing high performance teams. Bachelor's degree required, with advanced degree and CRFE (Certified Fundraising Executive) certification preferred. The Academy of the Holy Angels offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience along with a generous benefits package including health/dental/vision/life insurance, diocesan pension and 401K. Please submit letter of interest along with resume to Priscilla Bishop at [email protected].
