Chief Advancement Officer

Lowcountry Land Trust seeks a dynamic, experienced Chief Advancement Officer to build on the momentum of our successful capital campaign and lead the next chapter of philanthropic growth.

This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic, collaborative leader who is passionate about conservation, building meaningful relationships, and inspiring teams. The Chief Advancement Officer will lead a talented advancement team, strengthen donor engagement and long-term philanthropic support, and guide integrated marketing and communications efforts to expand our reach and impact.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education
• Significant progressive experience in advancement, philanthropy, development, or a related field, including experience leading complex fundraising strategies and teams.
• Supervisory experience of a department and external consultants
• Demonstrated ability to build a culture of philanthropy within an organization
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to cultivate relationships
• Experience working with Virtuous or comparable donor database
• Proficiency in organizing and prioritizing tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Some evening and weekend work is required
• In- and out-of-state travel may be required

Preferred:

• Conservation and/or public agency experience
• Additional higher education or professional certification
• Customer service knowledge
• Additional experience in fundraising, donor relations, and marketing
• Affinity and/or familiarity with land conservation

Salary Range: $105,000 – $118,000 per year

Tagged as: Advocacy/Communications