Chief Advancement Officer
long island conservation allianceSalt Lake City, UT
Chief Advancement Officer
L7
long island conservation allianceSalt Lake City, UTtoday
Industries
Environment, Conservation and Wildlife OrganizationsOther Social Advocacy OrganizationsCivic and Social OrganizationsCompany Description:
The Long Island Conservation Alliance is a science-driven, community-rooted 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to restoring ecological function across Long Island’s most vulnerable landscapes. Operating on one of the most densely populated islands in the world, the organization focuses on rebuilding native ecosystems, strengthening biodiversity, and improving the resilience of natural systems that support community health and wellbeing. The Alliance also leads three signature youth programs—Tykes That Hike, Sprout Squad, and Youth Leadership Ambassadors—to foster ecological literacy, emotional resilience, and a lasting connection to nature among children and teens. Through habitat restoration, invasive species removal, native plantings, youth engagement, and long-term ecological monitoring, the Alliance advances measurable, science-based conservation outcomes across Long Island, Brooklyn, and Queens. As an official land trust, it partners with communities and nonprofits to protect, restore, and steward land across the region.
Role Description:
The Chief Advancement Officer is a full-time remote role responsible for leading and executing a comprehensive advancement strategy that supports the Long Island Conservation Alliance’s mission and long-term sustainability. This position oversees all fundraising and development activities, including designing and managing annual and long-term campaigns, cultivating and stewarding individual, institutional, and corporate donors, and expanding philanthropic partnerships across the region and beyond. Day-to-day responsibilities include overseeing planned and annual giving programs, guiding prospect research, coordinating donor communications, and collaborating with leadership and program staff to align fundraising priorities with organizational goals. The Chief Advancement Officer will also build and manage advancement systems and processes, support board and volunteer engagement in development activities, and represent the organization at virtual and in-person events as needed. This role requires strategic leadership, strong relationship-building skills, and the ability to work independently in a remote environment while coordinating closely with a distributed team.
Qualifications:
Demonstrated experience in philanthropy, including designing and leading comprehensive fundraising strategies and campaigns.
Proficiency in annual giving and planned giving programs, with the ability to develop and manage donor pipelines and stewardship plans.
Experience with prospect research and data-informed decision-making to identify, cultivate, and retain donors and partners.
Background in alumni or constituent relations and community engagement, with a focus on building long-term relationships and networks.
Strong leadership and management skills, including experience supervising staff or consultants and collaborating with boards and volunteers.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create compelling proposals, impact reports, and donor materials.
Experience using CRM or donor management systems and familiarity with fundraising best practices, ethics, and compliance.
Commitment to environmental conservation, social impact, or nonprofit work; prior experience in conservation, education, or related fields is
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Level
ManagerL7
Location
Salt Lake City, UT
Occupation
Fundraising Managers
Industry
Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations
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