Lead Advisor, Capital Campaigns (P5)

Lead Advisor, Capital Campaigns

Save the C Hildren has been fighting for the rights of children for over 100 years. The right to a healthy start in life. To have access to education. To be in a safe environment, protected from harm. We work in some of the worlds hardest-to-reach places - over 100 countries, including the U.S. No matter what your role is, when you join Save the C Hildren, youre creating positive, irreversible change for children, and the future we all share.

The Role

As the Lead Advisor, Capital Campaigns, youll be integral to our work in helping vulnerable children achieve a brighter future. You will serve as a strategic leader and subject matter expert responsible for the design, execution, and impact of Save the C Hildren US capital campaign. You will drive the development of integrated fundraising strategies, anticipate internal and external challenges, and lead initiatives that shape the organizations long-term financial sustainability and mission delivery. With a focus on strategic development and measurable outcomes, you will partner closely with senior leadership, board members, and cross-functional teams to ensure campaign success. You must be an innovative thinker, possess strong business acumen, and have the ability to influence at the highest levels of the organization.

Location

Hybrid - Washington DC, Fairfield, CT or Lexington, KY office locations

What Youll Be Doing (Essential Duties)

Strategic Campaign Leadership

• Develop and lead a comprehensive, multi-year capital campaign strategy aligned with organizational priorities.
• Develop campaign timelines, milestones, and performance metrics.
• Anticipate donor, market, and regulatory trends to proactively refine campaign approaches.
• Serve as the primary strategist and advisor to executive leadership and campaign committees and ensure alignment with broader fundraising and organizational strategies.

Organizational Impact & Integration

Donor Pipeline & Stewardship

Stakeholder Engagement

Operational Oversight

Required Qualifications for the Role

Minimum of a bachelors degree or equivalent experience, plus at least 10 years of relevant experience. Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in fundraising, with a strong track record in leading large-scale capital campaigns. Proven ability to develop and execute complex strategies with broad organizational impact. Strong business acumen and strategic thinking skills. Expertise in fundraising CRM systems, data analysis, and performance metrics. Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence senior executives and external partners. Professional proficiency in MS Office suite and spoken / written English.

Preferred Qualifications for the Role

Advanced degree

Compensation

Save the C Hildren is offering the following salary ranges for this position, dependent on candidate location :

The salary ranges listed above are for US based candidates. For candidates located outside of the US, salary ranges will be based on the salary scales of the local employer of record. Actual base salary may vary based on, but not limited to, relevant experience, base salary of internal peers, business sector, and geographic location (more information on job structure is available here).

About Us

We are looking to build an inclusive team at Save the C Hildren. We offer a range of outstanding benefits to support this goal :

Flexible schedules and time off : Flexible schedules, generous PTO, 11 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays and hybrid working opportunities

Health : Competitive health care, dental and vision coverage for you and your family

Family : A variety of paid leaves : caregiver, parental / adoption, critical child illness and fertility benefits

Employee Rewards Program : Annual merit increases and / or additional incentives for eligible employees

Retirement : A retirement savings plan with employer contributions (after one year)

Wellness : 15 safety and wellness days annually (if hired on or after July 1, safety and wellness days prorated to 8 days), mental health benefits and support through Calm and company-hosted events

Employee Assistance Program : Free and confidential assessments, short-term counseling, referrals, and follow-up services

Learning & Growth : Access to internal and external learning & development opportunities and mentorships

Save the C Hildren is committed to conducting its programs and operations in a manner that is safe for the children it serves and helping protect the children with whom we are in contact. All Save the C Hildren representatives are explicitly prohibited from engaging in any activity that may result in any kind of child abuse.

Save the C Hildren is committed to minimizing safety and security risks for our valued employees, ensuring all are given training, support and information to reduce their risk exposure while maximizing the impact of our programs for children and families. Our shared duty, both agency and individual, is to seek and maintain safe working conditions for all.

If you require disability assistance with the application or recruitment process, please submit a request to applicantsupport@savechildren.org.

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