Description:
Peirce College seeks an experienced fundraiser and strategic development leader to serve as the Chief Advancement Officer (CAO)/Vice President, Institutional Advancement. The College is a 155+ year old independent institution in Philadelphia, exclusively
serving adult students.
The CAO provides vision, leadership, and direction for all initiatives aimed at enhancing the College's development and philanthropic efforts, including corporate and foundation giving. The CAO oversees the next phase of post pandemic fundraising
efforts aimed at the region’s recovery and the College’s role in helping people transform their lives through education and training.
The CAO reports to the President, and works closely with the Board of Trustees, and leaders across the College to plan and seek the philanthropic support to move the College’s strategic goals forward. A member of the President’s Council, the CAO serves as the chief fundraising officer for the College. The incumbent serves as the liaison to the Board of Trustees Advancement Committee to provide stewardship and oversight of advancement and fundraising efforts.