What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Advancement Officer position at Bishop Fenwick High School, Peabody MA?
Build on Our Legacy. Help Define Our Future.
Bishop Fenwick High School, a Catholic, coeducational, college-preparatory school located just north of Boston, seeks an accomplished, strategic, and relationship-driven Chief Advancement Officer (CAO) to lead its comprehensive advancement program.
With new presidential leadership, an engaged community of approximately 11,000 alumni, and $1.7 million in philanthropic giving in FY26, Fenwick is entering an exciting chapter of institutional growth and opportunity.
The next Chief Advancement Officer will inherit an established and successful advancement program, a talented professional team, and strong relationships throughout the Fenwick community. This is an opportunity to build upon that success while helping shape the school's philanthropic future.
The Opportunity
Chief Advancement Officer
Salary: $125,000–$150,000 annually, plus comprehensive benefits
Reporting directly to the President and serving as a member of the senior leadership team, the CAO will provide strategic leadership and hands-on fundraising expertise across all aspects of institutional advancement.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading annual giving, major and planned gifts, capital initiatives, alumni relations, donor stewardship, and corporate and foundation partnerships.
- Personally cultivating, soliciting, and securing significant philanthropic gifts while managing a portfolio of major-gift prospects.
- Partnering with the President and Board of Trustees to advance institutional fundraising priorities.
- Leading and supporting an experienced advancement team while strengthening alumni, parent, and community engagement.
- Building upon successful fundraising programs and identifying opportunities for future campaigns, endowment growth, and strategic initiatives.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will bring:
- A bachelor's degree and at least 10 years of progressively responsible advancement, fundraising, or related leadership experience.
- Demonstrated success personally securing five- and six-figure gifts.
- Experience planning and executing capital campaigns.
- Proven success leading advancement teams, managing budgets, and achieving fundraising goals.
- Exceptional relationship-building, communication, and strategic leadership skills.
- A genuine appreciation for the mission and values of Catholic education.
Compensation and Benefits
The annual salary range is $125,000–$150,000, complemented by a comprehensive benefits package. Compensation will reflect the successful candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise.
Explore the Opportunity
We invite interested candidates to learn more about Fenwick, our mission, and this exceptional leadership opportunity by reviewing the full Chief Advancement Officer Search brochure at https://fenwick.org/discover/chief-advancement-officer-search/
To Apply
Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, current résumé, and list of three professional references as separate PDF documents to CAOsearch@fenwick.org.
References will not be contacted without the candidate's permission.
Salary : $125,000 - $150,000