Chief Advancement Officer

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$140,000.00 / yr - $180,000.00 / yr

National Defense University Foundation is pleased to work with DRG to conduct this search.

About National Defense University Foundation

The National Defense University Foundation (NDU Foundation) secures funding and resources to support the academic and professional development programs for senior military and diplomatic leaders attending the National Defense University. NDU Foundation drives vital support and resources to National Defense University for the sole purpose of ensuring NDU remains a world‑class university offering a best‑in‑class approach to senior leader development for the nation and our allies. The Foundation also engages military and diplomatic senior leaders, private sector thought leaders and subject matter experts within and across the national security industrial complex. The Foundation facilitates relationships that provide a conduit for private sector expertise and capabilities that enable best‑in‑class transformation and innovation at National Defense University. These partnerships offer donors, partners, foundations, and corporations relevant opportunities to engage in current national security issues, allowing business leaders to adapt operational strategies to better match the educational priorities and objectives of the Department of Defense, State Department, Intelligence Community, Homeland Security, FBI, and other agencies charged with our national security, building strategic leaders at NDU, and maintaining connection to alumni.

Position

The Chief Advancement Officer is an integral part of the National Defense University Foundation senior leadership team and is responsible for all aspects of fundraising and donor relations. NDU Foundation is looking for a strategic and relationship focused CAO to help grow and diversify the Foundation’s funding sources. The ideal candidate for the CAO role will have demonstrated experience cultivating major gifts from individual and institutional donors. The CAO should have interest in national security and advanced education and demonstrate passion for telling both the University’s and Foundation’s story to both new and existing donors.

Responsibilities

Advancement Strategy and Implementation

• In collaboration with the President and CEO, the Development Committee of the Board, and the full Board of Directors, develop and execute a comprehensive annual plan for donor engagement that leverages board relationships and experience, including capital campaigns.
• Work with the CEO and Board to generate communications plans to support fundraising strategies; lead and manage external development communications across a variety of media channels.
• Execute all fundraising campaigns and appeals, including (but not limited to) regular and annual campaigns, endowments, and major capital campaigns.
• Identify grant opportunities and draft grant applications, proposals, and agreements to funders with goals aligned with the Foundation’s mission.
• Manage workflow of grant cycles and develop a strategy around grant cycles; keep track of grants that the Foundation receives; work with accounting to ensure all reporting requirements are met accurately and on time.
• Develop and execute the annual calendar for all advancement related activities – including annual report, pitch decks, and external communications.
• Support the President and CEO in maintaining and strengthening relationships with the National Defense University leadership, students, and alumni groups.

Donor & Board Relations

Management & Administrative

Qualifications

Compensation

Salary Range : $140,000-$180,000, with the opportunity for a yearly performance-based bonus.

Benefits include 20 days of vacation per year, available health insurance, and a 403(b) match of up to 3%.

This position description is based upon material provided by the National Defense University Foundation, an equal opportunity employer.

Seniority level

Executive

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Business Development and Sales

Industries

Non-profit Organizations

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