Chief Advancement Officer
Location
United States
Posted
20 days ago
Salary
Not specified
No structured requirement data.
Job Description
Job Requirements
- 10+ years of executive-level major giving experience with individual and foundation funders.
- Proven track record in non-profit fundraising from diverse sources.
- Demonstrated experience with the grant seeking process and developing strategic proposals.
- Experience creating a culture of staff who utilize effective operational and data systems.
- Proven expertise overseeing and scaling major gift fundraising infrastructure.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively manage processes and projects for multiple priorities.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills and the ability to lead diverse teams.
- Outstanding verbal and written communications skills.
- Demonstrated flexibility, self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and cultural competence.
- A passion for the Sierra Club’s mission and a commitment to environmental and social justice.
- Experience at a large national federated nonprofit is a plus.
- Deep experience in conservation and climate/energy fundraising preferred.
- A record of successful grant awards from major foundations and individuals preferred.
- Demonstrated experience successfully recruiting, leading, and retaining experienced fundraising staff.
Benefits
- Salary range: $240,000 - $260,000 annually.
- Competitive salary package commensurate with skills and experience.
- Excellent benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Retirement savings 401(k) plan.
- To Apply
- The Sierra Club provides equal employment and advancement opportunities to all staff members. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, lived experience, and skills. The Sierra Club does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of protected characteristics.
- Applications will be accepted through March 22, 2026.
- We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans.
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