Chief Advancement Officer

Chief Advancement Officer Foundation for Jewish Camp Description Founded in 1998, the Foundation for Jewish Camp (FJC) works to grow, support, and strengthen the Jewish camp movement. Leveraging over $16M in annual philanthropic giving, FJC scales programs and resources that benefit more than 300 Jewish day and overnight camps (serving 180,000 youth, teens, and young adults) across North America each summer. FJC partners with Jewish camps and summer experiences to promote excellence in management, programs, and enrollment by providing thought leadership, professional development, funding, research, data, and inspiring innovation in the camping field. Led by the values of community-mindedness, excellence, joy, agility, social responsibility, and imagination, FJC is the central advocate and resource for Jewish camps to thrive. By helping access untapped funds and resources, FJC supports camps in delivering the best possible Jewish experience for families and helps camps survive when times are tough. FJC seeks a dynamic, enthusiastic, and passionate Chief Advancement Officer (CAO) to lead the strategic direction and execution of all philanthropic and marketing initiatives. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the CAO will play a critical role on the executive team and will lead a strong team of eight, with five direct reports. The Chief Advancement Officer will spend approximately: 50% of their time focused externally on relationship building, working closely with the Board of Directors and donors, and generating revenue for FJC. 20% of their time on fundraising strategy and vision. 30% overseeing and managing the marketing and fundraising teams. A successful candidate will be an excellent communicator—both written and verbal—an outstanding storyteller, and an exceptional major gifts fundraiser. This position requires approximately 30% travel. Candidates based in NYC are on a hybrid schedule. Compensation $235,000-$275,000 Requirements Key Responsibilities Lead a team of eight with five direct reports, including the Director of Marketing & Communications, Director of Major Gifts, Director of Foundation and Institutional Giving, Manager of Development Operations, and Annual Giving Manager. Cultivate and maintain relationships with donors, foundations, corporate partners, and key stakeholders. Identify, solicit, and secure major gifts, planned gifts, and endowment contributions. Develop and implement a comprehensive advancement and marketing strategy that aligns with FJC’s mission, vision, and long-term goals. Identify, develop, and implement new initiatives and opportunities to enhance and expand FJC’s fundraising and marketing efforts with cross-functional teams. Oversee the planning and execution of annual giving campaigns, special events, and capital campaigns. Lead the marketing team in creating compelling content, managing digital and traditional media channels, and executing campaigns to enhance visibility and engagement. Work closely with the Board of Directors and lead the Development and Marketing committees, guiding strategy and driving fundraising efforts. Create and implement a robust donor stewardship program that ensures ongoing engagement, recognition, and retention of FJC supporters. Develop and manage the advancement and marketing budgets, ensuring effective allocation of resources. Monitor and report on fundraising and marketing progress, providing updates to the CEO and Board. Represent FJC at events, conferences, and meetings. Qualifications & Skills 15+ years of relevant experience in fundraising, marketing, or advancement, with 5+ years in a senior leadership role. Experience with all aspects of development and marketing, including annual giving, major gifts, corporate giving, foundations/grants, donor development, and marketing/communications strategy and implementation. Solicitation experience of seven-figure gifts. Exceptional oral and written communication skills, with the ability to speak and write powerfully about FJC’s mission. Highly tech-savvy; familiarity with Microsoft 365, Salesforce, and Asana is a plus. Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate staff and lay leadership. Ability to prioritize a diverse and demanding workload, set attainable expectations, delegate appropriately, and be held accountable to deadlines and milestones. Substantial knowledge of and ability to impart development and marketing best practices. Ability to work independently and decisively. Deeply rooted and unwavering commitment to the mission and bringing out the best in others. Willingness to regularly meet with donors and travel up to approximately 30% of the time. NYC-based candidates will be in the office approximately 10-12 days per month. Bachelor’s degree required. How to Apply Please submit a resume and cover letter to Jamie Perry, Director of Talent Services at Evolve Giving Group: jamieperry@evolvegg.com.

Salary : $235,000 - $275,000