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Chicago, Illinois, United States
Onsite
Are you a strategic fundraising leader ready to make a lasting impact? Join CASL as our Vice President of Advancement and help strengthen the philanthropic partnerships and resources that sustain our mission. Through major gift development, donor engagement, and strategic fundraising leadership, you'll play a key role in advancing opportunities for individuals and families throughout our community.
Your Mission
The Vice President of Advancement provides strategic leadership to strengthen CASL's philanthropic capacity and long-term financial sustainability. Reporting to the Chief Advancement Officer (CAO), this role helps shape and advance fundraising priorities that support CASL's organizational goals and the communities we serve. As a member of CASL's Senior Leadership Team (SLT), the Vice President connects philanthropic strategy with organizational needs, helping ensure CASL has the resources to sustain and expand its mission.
Founded in 1978, CASL is the largest and most comprehensive community-based organization in the Midwest, with deep roots in serving Asian Americans and a commitment to welcoming all. With over 45 years of experience, CASL supports individuals and families across four essential areas: health, human services, education, and advocacy. From early learning and senior care to legal assistance, housing support, and citizenship services, CASL helps thousands of Chicago-area residents build healthy, stable, and empowered lives.
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Make a Difference, and Get the Support You Deserve
Salary Range: $150,000 – 160,000 /year | Full Benefits Package Included
We value your expertise and commitment, and we invest in both. From competitive pay and comprehensive benefits to a culture that puts people first, you’ll be supported while doing work that matters.
This role is based in Chinatown, Chicago, with a standard Monday–Friday schedule.
Scroll down for full details on salary, benefits, schedule and what it's like to be part of CASL.
What You’ll Impact
As the Vice President of Advancement, you will lead the day-to-day operations of the Advancement team, directly supervising the Director of Development and Advancement Services Manager while fostering accountability and high performance. You will maintain an active major gifts portfolio, guide donor cultivation and moves management, and drive measurable fundraising results. Through hands-on fundraising, team leadership, and external relationship-building, you will strengthen donor engagement and serve as a visible ambassador for CASL's mission and philanthropic priorities.
Manage a personal portfolio of major gift donors and prospects, leading cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies to achieve established fundraising goals.
Develop and execute annual fundraising strategies that drive philanthropic revenue growth, donor acquisition, retention, and engagement, establishing measurable goals and monitoring performance.
Partner with the CAO on comprehensive campaign planning and execution, including prospect development, solicitation strategies, and progress reporting.
Lead moves management and monitor fundraising pipeline performance, donor engagement trends, and key development metrics to advance prospects through cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
Provide leadership, coaching, and performance management to the Director of Development and Advancement Services Manager, establishing clear expectations, accountability, and professional development opportunities.
Serve as a member of CASL's Senior Leadership Team (SLT), contributing to organizational strategy and representing the Advancement division in the CAO's absence.
Foster collaboration across Advancement, Marketing and Communications, Finance, and Programs, including partnership with the Director of Institutional Funding and Grants, to align fundraising priorities with organizational needs.
Represent CASL as a senior Advancement leader, building relationships with donors, community leaders, and external partners to advance the organization's mission and philanthropic priorities.
Oversee the day-to-day operations of Advancement, including donor management processes, fundraising systems, moves management, reporting, and operational effectiveness.
Establish and maintain Salesforce data management standards, ensuring accurate donor records, consistent documentation, and reliable fundraising reporting.
Partner with the CAO and CFO to develop annual fundraising goals, revenue forecasts, and performance reporting, monitoring progress against established targets.
Note: This job description outlines primary responsibilities but is not exhaustive. Duties may evolve in response to organizational needs, and flexibility will be required.
To thrive in this role, you should have:
Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, business administration, public administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in nonprofit fundraising, including major gifts, annual giving, and fundraising strategy.
Minimum of 5 years of people management experience, including responsibility for coaching, performance management, and team development.
Demonstrated success cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major gifts and managing donor relationships.
Experience developing and executing annual fundraising strategies and contributing to comprehensive fundraising campaigns.
Demonstrated ability to develop and execute fundraising strategies that achieve revenue growth and donor engagement goals.
Strong executive leadership, people management, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage donors, corporate partners, community leaders, and internal stakeholders.
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, including experience preparing executive-level materials, board presentations, and donor communications.
Strong financial acumen, including fundraising forecasting, budget management, and performance analysis.
Proficiency with Salesforce or comparable donor relationship management systems, including reporting, data analysis, and portfolio management.
Ability to exercise sound judgment, manage competing priorities, and collaborate effectively across departments.
Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) credential or advanced degree in nonprofit management, public administration, business, or a related field.
Experience fundraising within a community-based, human services, or similarly mission-driven organization.
Experience supporting large-scale comprehensive or capital fundraising campaigns
Must be able to perform work involving prolonged periods of sitting, standing, and computer use.
May occasionally be required to lift or move materials weighing up to 25 pounds in connection with fundraising events and organizational activities.
Standard business hours, Monday through Friday (9:00 am – 5:00 pm), with flexibility to work additional hours, including evenings and weekends, as required for donor events, board meetings, and cultivation activities.
This position requires attendance at donor meetings, community events, and other CASL-related activities at various locations. Ability to travel to these activities as required.
Compensation & Benefits:
This position offers a salary range of $150,000 – 160,000 annually, reflective of experience and qualifications.
Join CASL and unlock a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your loved ones. As a full-time employee, you'll enjoy a range of options tailored to your needs.
CASL’s comprehensive benefits package includes:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Retirement Plan
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
11+ Paid Holidays, including Lunar New Year and Juneteenth
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA)
Life Insurance, AD&D, and Disability Coverage
Voluntary Worksite Benefits and Pet Insurance
Commuter Benefits
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your household
Why Choose CASL:
Inclusivity: Join an organization that values mutual respect and acceptance, fostering a culture of inclusivity.
Empowerment: Support staff empowerment through skill development and growth opportunities.
Collaboration: Be part of a workplace that thrives on collaboration and teamwork.
Transformation: Envision and realize transformative changes in people, processes, and policies.
Resiliency: Work with a dynamic workforce and model resiliency to achieve collective strengths.
Join Us and Make a Difference:
Join us at CASL, where together, we create a brighter future for our community.
Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Every application is personally reviewed by a real person—not AI. Our process may take some time, but rest assured, we will follow up with updates as soon as we can. We appreciate your patience and look forward to learning more about you.
At CASL, we believe that diverse perspectives fuel innovation and drive success. If you're excited about the opportunity but unsure if you meet every requirement listed, we still encourage you to submit your application. Our company culture thrives on the unique talents and experiences that each individual brings to the table. We're looking for the right fit, and that goes beyond a checklist of qualifications. Join us in shaping a dynamic and inclusive team where your skills and contributions truly matter.
CASL is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.
