Lead Advisor, Capital Campaigns (P5)

Save the Children

For over 100 years, Save the Children has been fighting for the rights of children. The right to a healthy start in life. To have access to education. To be in a safe environment, protected from harm. We work in some of the world’s hardest-to-reach places – over 100 countries, including the U.S. No matter what your role is, when you join Save the Children, you’re creating positive, irreversible change for children, and the future we all share. 

The Role

As the Lead Advisor, Capital Campaigns, you’ll be integral to our work in helping vulnerable children achieve a brighter future. You will serve as a strategic leader and subject matter expert responsible for the design, execution, and impact of Save the Children US’ capital campaign. You will drive the development of integrated fundraising strategies, anticipate internal and external challenges, and lead initiatives that shape the organization’s long-term financial sustainability and mission delivery.

With a focus on strategic development and measurable outcomes, you will partner closely with senior leadership, board members, and cross-functional teams to ensure campaign success. You must be an innovative thinker, possess strong business acumen, and have the ability to influence at the highest levels of the organization.

Location

Hybrid – Washington DC, Fairfield, CT or Lexington, KY office locations

What You’ll Be Doing (Essential Duties)

*not inclusive of all role responsibilities. May be subject to change.

Strategic Campaign Leadership

• Develop and lead a comprehensive, multi-year capital campaign strategy aligned with organizational priorities.
• Develop campaign timelines, milestones, and performance metrics.
• Anticipate donor, market, and regulatory trends to proactively refine campaign approaches.
• Serve as the primary strategist and advisor to executive leadership and campaign committees and ensure alignment with broader fundraising and organizational strategies. 

Organizational Impact & Integration

• Ensure campaign strategy is integrated across Marketing & Growth, Office of the President, Finance, Programs, and Communications.
• Align campaign goals with broader organizational objectives to maximize impact and resource efficiency.
• Lead initiatives with significant complexity and visibility, contributing to long-term organizational growth. 

Donor Pipeline & Stewardship

• Together with the Marketing & Growth Division, build and manage a robust pipeline of major donors, foundations, and corporate partners.
• Develop and implement stewardship strategies that enhance donor engagement and retention.
• Oversee systems for tracking donor activity and campaign performance.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting on campaign performance. 

Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as lead staff for the Campaign Brain Trust and support the Committee Chair in setting strategic direction and facilitating engagement.
• Collaborate with senior executives, campaign staff, and consultants to advance campaign goals.
• Communicate complex concepts and campaign progress to diverse audiences, including board members and external partners.
• Coordinate cross-functional efforts with communications, finance, and program teams.

Operational Oversight

• Prepare monthly campaign progress reports and periodic updates, to include numerical analysis, for stakeholders.
• Manage campaign budgets, reporting, and vendor relationships.
• Ensure compliance with fundraising regulations and ethical standards.
• Optimize internal systems and workflows to support campaign execution.

Required qualifications for the role

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, plus at least 10 years of relevant experience. 
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in fundraising, with a strong track record in leading large-scale capital campaigns.
• Proven ability to develop and execute complex strategies with broad organizational impact.
• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking skills.
• Expertise in fundraising CRM systems, data analysis, and performance metrics.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence senior executives and external partners.
• Professional proficiency in MS Office suite and spoken/written English. 

Preferred qualifications for the role