Road to Hire
Chief Advancement Officer | Road to Hire
Charlotte, NC | Salary: $150,000.00-$158,000.00
Road to Hire is seeking an exceptional, mission‑aligned
Chief Advancement Officer (CAO)
to join its executive leadership team, reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer. The CAO will be a founding member of the new Executive Leadership Team, serving as a key partner to the CEO and overseeing multiple revenue‑generating functions.
Location Requirements:
Hybrid position requiring full‑time residence in the Charlotte region with required in‑office presence Tuesday through Thursday; remote days possible depending on meeting schedules. Occasional weekends and evenings may be required.
Application Process:
The organization is actively soliciting nominations and direct applications. To nominate a candidate, email name, current role, email address, and LinkedIn profile (if available) with subject line “Founding Chief Advancement Officer Search” to r2hexecutivesearch@roadtohire.org. To apply, email resume and cover letter to the same address with the same subject line. Submissions received on or before January 5, 2026 receive priority consideration.
Position Summary:
The CAO will manage a portfolio of high‑impact work that generates direct revenue to support the mission. The role will oversee two interconnected, revenue‑generating functions, directly supervising four staff members: three team leaders (Corporate Partnerships; Workforce/Apprenticeships; and Alumni) and one individual contributor (Donor Associate).
Key Responsibilities:
Serve as Chief Major Gifts Officer, partnering with CEO to grow and diversify philanthropic and corporate investment portfolio locally and nationally.
Lead workforce, innovation, and alumni network teams focused on corporate partnerships, workforce development, and alumni engagement.
Oversee multi‑team operations at scale, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities.
Qualifications:
Proven experience in fundraising, corporate engagement, or related fields.
Strategic, high‑capacity executive leadership skills.
Strong partnership skills with senior leadership.
Experience managing cross‑functional teams and revenue‑generating initiatives.
Target Compensation:
$150-$158K depending on experience + full benefits.
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Road to Hire by 2x.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Road to Hire is seeking an exceptional, mission‑aligned
Chief Advancement Officer (CAO)
to join its executive leadership team, reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer. The CAO will be a founding member of the new Executive Leadership Team, serving as a key partner to the CEO and overseeing multiple revenue‑generating functions.
Location Requirements:
Hybrid position requiring full‑time residence in the Charlotte region with required in‑office presence Tuesday through Thursday; remote days possible depending on meeting schedules. Occasional weekends and evenings may be required.
Application Process:
The organization is actively soliciting nominations and direct applications. To nominate a candidate, email name, current role, email address, and LinkedIn profile (if available) with subject line “Founding Chief Advancement Officer Search” to r2hexecutivesearch@roadtohire.org. To apply, email resume and cover letter to the same address with the same subject line. Submissions received on or before January 5, 2026 receive priority consideration.
Position Summary:
The CAO will manage a portfolio of high‑impact work that generates direct revenue to support the mission. The role will oversee two interconnected, revenue‑generating functions, directly supervising four staff members: three team leaders (Corporate Partnerships; Workforce/Apprenticeships; and Alumni) and one individual contributor (Donor Associate).
Key Responsibilities:
Serve as Chief Major Gifts Officer, partnering with CEO to grow and diversify philanthropic and corporate investment portfolio locally and nationally.
Lead workforce, innovation, and alumni network teams focused on corporate partnerships, workforce development, and alumni engagement.
Oversee multi‑team operations at scale, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities.
Qualifications:
Proven experience in fundraising, corporate engagement, or related fields.
Strategic, high‑capacity executive leadership skills.
Strong partnership skills with senior leadership.
Experience managing cross‑functional teams and revenue‑generating initiatives.
Target Compensation:
$150-$158K depending on experience + full benefits.
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Road to Hire by 2x.
#J-18808-Ljbffr