Save the Children US · 1 day ago
Lead Advisor, Capital Campaigns (P5)
Fairfield, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$144K/yr - $161K/yr
10+ years expSave the Children US is dedicated to improving the lives of vulnerable children around the world. The Lead Advisor, Capital Campaigns will design and execute comprehensive fundraising strategies to ensure the organization's long-term financial sustainability and mission delivery, partnering closely with senior leadership and various teams to drive campaign success.
CharityMedicalNon Profit
Responsibilities
Develop and lead a comprehensive, multi-year capital campaign strategy aligned with organizational priorities
Develop campaign timelines, milestones, and performance metrics
Anticipate donor, market, and regulatory trends to proactively refine campaign approaches
Serve as the primary strategist and advisor to executive leadership and campaign committees and ensure alignment with broader fundraising and organizational strategies
Ensure campaign strategy is integrated across Marketing & Growth, Office of the President, Finance, Programs, and Communications
Align campaign goals with broader organizational objectives to maximize impact and resource efficiency
Lead initiatives with significant complexity and visibility, contributing to long-term organizational growth
Together with the Marketing & Growth Division, build and manage a robust pipeline of major donors, foundations, and corporate partners
Develop and implement stewardship strategies that enhance donor engagement and retention
Oversee systems for tracking donor activity and campaign performance
Ensure accurate and timely reporting on campaign performance
Serve as lead staff for the Campaign Brain Trust and support the Committee Chair in setting strategic direction and facilitating engagement
Collaborate with senior executives, campaign staff, and consultants to advance campaign goals
Communicate complex concepts and campaign progress to diverse audiences, including board members and external partners
Coordinate cross-functional efforts with communications, finance, and program teams
Prepare monthly campaign progress reports and periodic updates, to include numerical analysis, for stakeholders
Manage campaign budgets, reporting, and vendor relationships
Ensure compliance with fundraising regulations and ethical standards
Optimize internal systems and workflows to support campaign execution
Qualification
Required
Minimum of a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, plus at least 10 years of relevant experience
Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in fundraising, with a strong track record in leading large-scale capital campaigns
Proven ability to develop and execute complex strategies with broad organizational impact
Strong business acumen and strategic thinking skills
Expertise in fundraising CRM systems, data analysis, and performance metrics
Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence senior executives and external partners
Professional proficiency in MS Office suite and spoken/written English
Preferred
Advanced degree
Benefits
Flexible schedules and time off: Flexible schedules, generous PTO, 11 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays and hybrid working opportunities
Health: Competitive health care, dental and vision coverage for you and your family
Family: A variety of paid leaves: caregiver, parental/adoption, critical child illness and fertility benefits
Employee Rewards Program: Annual merit increases and/or additional incentives for eligible employees
Retirement: A retirement savings plan with employer contributions (after one year)
Wellness: 15 safety and wellness days annually (if hired on or after July 1, safety and wellness days prorated to 8 days), mental health benefits and support through Calm and company-hosted events
Employee Assistance Program: free and confidential assessments, short-term counseling, referrals, and follow-up services
Learning & Growth: Access to internal and external learning & development opportunities and mentorships
Company
Save the Children US
Save the Children is the leading independent organization creating lasting change in the lives of children in need in the United States and around the world.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.65MKey Investors
Education Cannot WaitAmazon Web Services
2025-11-18Grant· $0.65M
2022-11-29Grant
Leadership Team
Ken Murdoch
Current Director of US Programs Operations and Logistics - Former VP/CIO of IT and Building Op's
Recent News
2025-12-11
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