Chief Advancement Officer
$171,850–$198,170 year
RemoteUnited States
Job Summary
Develop and execute an integrated engagement strategy that unifies fundraising, communications, media, and public education to support OCT's litigation priorities. Lead organizational fundraising to meet multi-year revenue goals by overseeing individual, foundation, and major gift programs while personally cultivating six- and seven-figure donors. Oversee brand strategy, earned media, and crisis communications to ensure compelling narratives elevate youth voices and legal impact. Directly supervise the Chief Financial & Operating Officer and senior staff to manage finance, operations, budgeting, and risk. Expand audiences through public education initiatives and community engagement efforts that are trauma-informed and youth-centered. Partner closely with the Co-Executive Director to translate legal victories into sustained public will and philanthropic investment.
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of senior leadership experience in fundraising, communications, advocacy, or movement-based organizations
- Associate's degree and 8+ years of fundraising experience
- Bachelor's degree and 6+ years of fundraising experience
- Master's degree and 4+ years of fundraising experience
- Demonstrated success leading major fundraising efforts, including major gifts and institutional funding
- Experience designing and overseeing finance and operations at the organizational level, including business planning, financial systems, and operational processes, and leading executive teams through periods of growth, complexity, and change
- Proven ability to integrate communications and development strategies
- Experience managing and mentoring senior staff and multidisciplinary teams
- Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Deep alignment with OCT's mission and values
- Some travel will be expected
- Travel will be primarily within the United States and could expand outside the country
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 20 pounds
- Evening and weekend hours may be necessary dependent upon case activity, deadlines, and workload
Desired Qualifications
- Experience working alongside legal or litigation-driven organizations
- Familiarity with trauma-informed care and youth-centered approaches
- JD or strong understanding of the legal system
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