Chief Advancement Officer

Job Title: Chief Advancement Officer

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

Department: Advancement

FLSA Class: Exempt - FT

Updated: March 2025

The Chief Advancement Officer (CAO) is a strategic, innovative individual with a strong ability to build relationships and drive investment (monetary and non-monetary) to support Hunter Health’s mission, and vision. Reporting to the CEO, the CAO provides strategic direction, operational oversight and accountability in the areas of revenue generation, strategic marketing and communications, and partnership and relationship development to ensure Hunter Health’s long-term sustainability and community impact.

The CAO oversees the Advancement team, including the Director of Population Health, Advancement Manager, Multimedia Storyteller, Content Specialist, Grant Administrator and approximately eight indirect reports.

Primary Responsibilities:

Revenue Generation & Strategy

·         Develops and executes a comprehensive business development strategy to expand and diversify Hunter Health’s revenue streams, with a particular focus on contracts, grants and donations.

·         Identifies, cultivates and closes new funding opportunities, including partnerships with businesses, foundations, individuals and government agencies.

·         Oversees organizational development strategies and business processes, such as fundraising, the volunteer program and grant administration, to ensure sustainable financial growth and community impact.

Strategic Marketing, Communications & Branding

·         Oversees the development and execution of marketing, communication and public relations strategies that support strategic priorities and business development efforts and increase Hunter Health’s visibility and reputation in the community.

·         Leads the creation, management and maintenance of the Hunter Health brand, ensuring excellence and consistency in all interactions internally and externally.

·         Guides Hunter Health’s response before the media, community partners, businesses and elected and appointed officials.

Partnership and Relationship Management

·         Builds and fosters relationships with key stakeholders, including individuals, businesses and government officials to advance Hunter Health’s mission and impact.

·         Explores and develops strategic partnerships to deliver innovative programs and solutions to serve our clients and community. Collaborates internally, especially with the Chief Operating Officer, to ensure successful execution of strategic partnerships.

·         Leads the development and execution of population health strategies (internal and external) to expand Hunter Health’s reach and impact in the community.

Team Leadership & Supervision

·         Supervises department staff and contracted resources, providing direction, alignment, accountability and mentorship to drive results and strengthen Hunter Health’s mission, programs and services.

·         Oversees and manages department budgets, ensuring strategic resource management. 

·         Develops and maintains policies and procedures to mitigate risk and ensure compliance with federal, state and local legislation pertaining to areas under span of control as well as professional standards.

·         Other duties as assigned to support broader goals of Hunter Health.

Qualifications:

·         Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required. Higher level degree related to business and/or healthcare preferred.

·         Minimum of seven to ten years of experience in business development, fundraising, sales or related field with proven track record of revenue generation.

·         Strong relationship building skills with the ability to engage businesses, individuals, nonprofits and government stakeholders.

·         Demonstrated success in securing large contracts, grants, donations or partnerships.

·         Experience overseeing strategic branding, marketing and communication efforts.

·         Strategic thinker with excellent financial and business acumen.

·         Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills, demonstrating a focus on impact and storytelling.

·         Highly collaborative style; experience building, developing and implementing organizational level strategies.

Physical and Mental Demands of the Job:

All employees, including those who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job functions listed below, either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation. The functions listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. These essential functions document does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

●        Talking:  The ability to speak effectively

●        Average Hearing: The ability to hear average conversations and respond accordingly.

●        Repetitive Motion: The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is required to stand; walk; reach with hands.

●        Finger Dexterity: Using primarily just the fingers to make small movements such as typing, picking up objects and pinching fingers together

●        Average Visual Abilities: Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.

●        Working Conditions: Works in a well-lit, climate-controlled environment.  The noise level in the work environment is usually       high. Potential exposure to infectious disease is possible.

●        Physical Strength: The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.

●        Mathematical Ability: Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.  This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities associated with this job. Hunter Health Clinic Inc. reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs.