CHIEF ADVANCEMENT OFFICER, Exempt, Full Time, Annual Salary $130,000.00 at Girl Scouts of Central Indiana

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 May, 26

Salary

130000.0

Posted On

25 Feb, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Fund Development, Marketing, Communications, Donor Relationship Management, Fundraising Strategy, Data-Informed Decision-Making, Organizational Leadership, Project Management, Budget Development, Team Leadership, Strategic Thinking, Collaboration, Philanthropy Cultivation, Public Relations, Grant Management, Major Gift Solicitation

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Description Chief Advancement Officer Girl Scouts of Central Indiana Reports to CEO Exempt Full Time Pay Grade 20 Annual salary $130,000.00 Located at Founder’s Lodge Event & Conference Center Who We Are Girl Scouts of Central Indiana embraces an inclusive culture. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion across all identities. We are committed to continual learning and to a culture of safety and wellbeing in which individuality is celebrated and everyone is valued and respected. Everyone is welcome to bring their authentic selves into our space. Girl Scouts of Central Indiana serves 45 Indiana counties, nearly more than 16,000 Girl Scouts and 10,000 adult volunteers. We are the proud facilitators of Girl Scout camp at five Indiana locations, conveners of thousands of Girl Scout programs with nearly 600 community partners and serve thousands more community members each year at our STEM Center of Excellence and Founders Lodge Event and Conference Center. What You Will Do: The Chief Advancement Officer reports to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and works in close partnership with the CEO, senior staff, and board to help the Girl Scouts of Central Indiana set the direction and ensure the organization’s longevity through a multifaceted strategy that advances the mission of Girl Scouts. In this role, the Chief Advancement Officer will lead a cohesive and strategically aligned Advancement Team—including fund development, marketing, and communications—to drive a unified vision that supports organizational priorities and sustains long-term revenue growth. The Chief Advancement Officer will be responsible for developing and implementing integrated strategies that strengthen donor relationships, diversify and expand fundraising capacity, elevate mission-aligned storytelling, and increase developed income through a balanced and sustainable mix of revenue streams. Using data-informed decision-making, you will monitor development activities, oversee performance, and maintain forward momentum across all advancement functions. The successful applicant will bring proven experience as a fundraiser and organizational leader, with at least 10 years of management experience in a nonprofit or similar environment. The Chief Advancement Officer must be a mission-driven, strategic thinker who excels at solving complex problems, leading teams, inspiring collaboration, and cultivating a culture of philanthropy. A passion for relationship-based fundraising and advancing the mission of Girl Scouting is essential. How You Will Lead: Build and lead a cohesive, strategically aligned advancement team—including fund development, marketing, and communications—ensuring all functions operate under a unified vision and coordinated organizational strategy. Lead the council’s overall fund development strategy in partnership with the CEO, senior staff, and board, and direct the Fund Development Team’s annual strategic plan. Support the CEO in fundraising efforts, including engagement of their donor portfolio, while managing a personal portfolio of major gift prospects. Design and continuously improve donor experience models and ensure relationship-based development practices that strengthen long-term engagement. Expand and diversify fundraising capacity across individuals, events, foundations, and corporations, and lead implementation of campaigns, annual solicitations, events, and proposals. Set annual fundraising goals, manage revenue and expense budgets, and establish performance metrics to monitor development activities and ensure adherence to policies and procedures. Lead the advancement function’s integrated marketing and communications strategy to support programs, membership, retail, donor engagement, and ensure consistent mission-aligned storytelling grounded in the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. Foster cross-functional collaboration and help cultivate a council-wide culture of philanthropy aligned with organizational priorities. All employees of the Girl Scouts of Central Indiana are responsible not only to the position but also to the duties and responsibilities that all employees share. How You Will Succeed: Understands that council priorities are growing membership, stewarding the existing donor base, and cultivating new donors. Develop an annual goal that supports the cultivation of new donors. Implement an action plan that supports the cultivation of new donors. Core Competencies: Oral and Written Communication abilities (i.e. In-person, verbal, written, and/or phone)- Expresses ideas and facts in a clear and understandable manner appropriate for the individual or group; listens to and comprehends what others are saying; prepares organized and structured presentations; has demonstrated ability to work with a wide range of sensitive and confidential issues and communicate effectively with a diverse group of girls, volunteers, and staff. Project Management – Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple projects while managing conflicting priorities and deadlines and formulate short- and long-term project goals, objectives, schedules, and priorities in line with council goals; anticipates issues, obstacles, or opportunities that may impact plans or actions; can coordinate multiple projects while managing conflicting priorities and deadlines; establishes courses of action for accomplishing goals while attending to and incorporating information obtained during day-to-day administrative tasks. Information Management- Accesses, organizes and manages information effectively; maintains basic computer literacy with relevant software (i.e., databases, word processors and web management); keeps accurate and effectively organized records (i.e., spreadsheets or databases of donors, benefits, budget information, filing systems); seeks out and applies new technology in own program area to improve work processes. Judgment and Decision-Making - Recognizes when immediate action is required; recognizes when sufficient information has been obtained to make a decision; makes decisions where appropriate or refers decisions to the appropriate organizational level; makes decisions without undue delay. Self-Management - Assesses own skills and abilities and identifies areas for improvement; willingly accepts constructive feedback; seeks developmental opportunities; sets and achieves goals; works independently. Fostering Diversity - Understands and embraces the differences that individuals bring to Girl Scouting; encourages and fosters the unique contributions and varied talents of diverse groups and individuals; values, develops, nurtures, uses, and celebrates group and individual diversity; removes barriers to participation (holds meetings in accessible locations, uses translators, etc.); strives to ensure a friendly and harmonious environment for girls, adult volunteers, and staff; treats others in an unbiased manner; challenges the biased behavior of others; adheres to organizational diversity goals. Networking - Maintains and fosters contacts inside and/or outside the council and GSUSA to gather information, receive support, and solve problems; actively maintains a presence in Girl Scout activities, professional and community organizations, and in the workplace; builds new relationships and collaborations with the Board, Committees, and/or community members (for example, vendors and business partners) to help address Girl Scouting goals, promote visibility, and cultivate funding sources. Supervisory Competencies: Leadership - Models high levels of motivation, performance, dedication, and commitment; creates, implements, and/or supports council initiatives, policies, and the corporate plan; engages, inspires, encourages, guides, and/or gains others’ support toward accomplishing individual, team, council, and GSUSA goals; adapts leadership style to a variety of situations. Management - Delivers results by maximizing organizational effectiveness and sustainability; ensures people have the support and tools they need and that the assigned workforce as a whole has the capacity and diversity to meet current and longer-term organizational objectives; aligns people, work, and systems with the business strategy to harmonize how they work and what they do; conscientiously assigns performance goals, offers year-round performance feedback, and conducts timely performance discussions and reviews. Interpersonal Relations - Establishes rapport with others at all organizational levels; respects others; considers and responds to the needs, feelings, and capabilities of others; establishes and maintains an open dialogue with others; establishes a climate in which all people are comfortable discussing various issues and concerns that may impact on council work. Requirements What We Are Looking For: Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Nonprofit Management, Fundraising, Public Relations, Marketing, and related field. At least 10 years of direct work experience in all facets of development, including but not limited to direct engagement with donors, individual gift solicitation, grant management, and other fund development functions. Technical skills in fundraising, building relationships and solicitating major gifts, grant and proposal development, communications, and other transferable skills. Experience in Public Relations preferred. Ability to relate to people from a wide range of walks of life. Excellent leadership skills and the capacity to generate enthusiasm within the Girl Scout constituency for fundraising and public relations activities. Excellent written, verbal, and human relations skills. Must hold or join upon hiring a Girl Scout membership and subscribe to the tenets of the Girl Scout Promise and Law. Decision-making and human relations skills. Ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple projects/ deadlines, working independently and managing time effectively. Skill in budget development, management, and analysis. Current valid driver’s license, proof of vehicle insurance, and vehicle availability. Ability to travel from the GSCI office to sites within the council service area and program jurisdiction area. Ability to work evenings and weekends when needed. Must complete and pass a criminal background check. Physical Demands & Work Environment: Ability to sit at a workstation for up to 2 hours at a time. Ability to sit and view a computer screen up to 2 hours at a time.

Responsibilities

The Chief Advancement Officer will lead a cohesive Advancement Team, encompassing fund development, marketing, and communications, to drive a unified vision supporting organizational priorities and sustaining long-term revenue growth. This role is responsible for developing and implementing integrated strategies to strengthen donor relationships, diversify fundraising capacity, elevate storytelling, and increase developed income through balanced revenue streams.