Chief Advancement Officer (CAO) Job at Confidential, Rockland, ME

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  • Confidential
  • Rockland, ME

Job Description

Chief Advancement Officer (CAO)

About the Company

Popular museum specializing in American art

Industry
Museums and Institutions

Type
Privately Held

Founded
1948

Employees
51-200

Categories

  • B2C
  • Cultural
  • Maine
  • Museums
  • Museums & Art Galleries
  • New England
  • Portland
  • Portland Maine
  • Rockland
  • Art Galleries
  • Painting

Business Classifications

  • B2C

About the Role

The Company is seeking a Chief Advancement Officer (CAO) to lead its Advancement division. The CAO will be a key figure in the organization's mission, responsible for developing and implementing strategies to attract, engage, and inspire long-term relationships with supporters. This role demands an experienced and creative strategist, an expert communicator, and a team leader with a strong background in fundraising. The successful candidate will carry a portfolio of major donors, work closely with the Board and campaign leadership, and be at the forefront of a comprehensive campaign. They will also be tasked with broadening the company's major and principal gifts culture, expanding the donor base, and strengthening relationships with philanthropists and high-net-worth individuals. The ideal CAO for the company will be a relationship builder and storyteller, with a proven track record in philanthropy. They will be empowered to assess and optimize the organizational structure of the Advancement division and must champion efficient systems and processes. A key priority is to work in partnership with the Museum Director and Trustees to expand connections to prospective, high-capacity individual and institutional funders. The role requires a strategic, data-informed approach, and a willingness to foster a culture that is open to calculated risk. The incoming CAO will join a dynamic and talented team and must be prepared to undertake significant donor discovery work to support the company's growth and enhance its national and international reputation.

Hiring Manager Title
Executive Director (Museum Director)

Travel Percent
Less than 10%

Functions

  • Non-Profit Management
  • Operations
Confidential

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