Chief Advancement Officer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary :

The Chief Advancement Officer (CAO), reporting to the CEO, is a key member of Pace’s executive leadership team responsible for driving philanthropic growth, elevating brand visibility, and expanding the organization’s reach and impact. Leading all advancement functions—including fundraising, marketing and communications, and government relations—the CAO serves as Pace’s chief external ambassador and internal advancement strategist. This role partners closely with the CEO, Board, and executive team to align advancement efforts with organizational goals, secure diversified funding, and build meaningful relationships that support Pace’s mission to empower girls and young women. The CAO is a collaborative, mission-driven leader who ensures Pace’s voice and value are recognized and sustained across communities and sectors.

Who We Are :

At Pace we transform girls’ lives through academic and counseling programs based on girl-centered, strength-based and trauma informed framework. Team members create a safe place for girls to learn, process, heal and begin again.

Founded in 1985, Pace Center for Girls is a nonprofit organization that believes all girls, regardless of their story, deserve a safe and supportive space where they can become strong, compassionate and successful women.

Our Culture :

At Pace, our culture is built on core beliefs that foster a supportive, mission-driven, and empowering environment where girls can thrive and reach their full potential. Our culture is rooted in the following foundational behaviors :

Caring – We are warm, sincere, compassionate, and collaborative, fostering an environment of support and connection.

Purposeful – We are focused on our mission and committed to social responsibility, ensuring our efforts make a meaningful impact.

Learning Oriented – We are open, inventive, and exploratory, continuously seeking growth and improvement.

Results Driven – We are focused on achieving goals and measurable success, ensuring accountability and progress.

Girl-Centered – The ways that girls learn and develop are unique. That's why we've created an environment that responds to their needs so they can feel safe enough to develop meaningful and trusting relationships while embracing their capabilities, strengths and autonomy.

Using Your Strengths – Every girl brings something exceptional to the table. At Pace, we focus on developing these special characteristics. By supporting a girl's talents and positive attributes we help her achieve her goals.

Understanding Trauma – Trauma can alter the course of a girl's life. At Pace, we recognize that trauma may be the root cause of unhealthy behaviors, which is why we work hard to help heal and empower girls.

What We Offer :

• Growth and Development - Competitive salaries, ongoing learning and development opportunities, and subject-specific instructional coaching to support growth and success.
• Work Life Balance – Team members benefit from 20 paid time off days, 14 paid national holidays, and an additional 5 days for wellness week. Center based team members observe a balanced schedule with 230 academic days and 20 dedicated in-service planning days. Teachers become eligible to receive an additional 2 weeks of paid time off after one year of employment.
• Comprehensive Benefits - Full-time team members are eligible for a range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, critical illness, accident coverage, legal and identity theft protection, and a 403(b)-retirement plan. Team members working 30 or more hours per week are eligible for medical, dental, FSA, HSA, and the 403(b)-retirement plan. Those working less than 30 hours per week are eligible for the 403(b)-retirement plan.
• Mental Health and Well-Being - All team members have access to wellness resources, offering wellness rewards, counseling sessions, leadership coaching, mindfulness resources, and more to support their overall well-being.

What This Role Does :

Leadership & Vision – Champion Mission, Inspire Change

Advancement Management – Ensure Excellence & Scalability

Fundraising & Development – Drive Revenue Growth

Internal Relationships & Customer Service – Foster Collaboration & Tailored Support

Strategic Planning & Evolution – Shape the Future

Culture & Communication – Cultivate Engagement & Trust

Supervisory & Organizational Oversight – Build & Empower High-Performing Teams

Additional Responsibilities

What We Require for the Job :

Core Qualifications

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