Chief Advancement Officer (CAO) - Must Live in Western Washington

Description

About Girl Scouts of Western Washington

Girl Scouts of Western Washington is consistently and unapologetically committed to providing safe spaces for all girls* to belong. We build Girl Scouts of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. Founded in 1912, our organization has been committed to meeting the needs of our youth members for over a century. We uplift all Girl Scouts in a supportive environment where they can discover their strengths and rise to meet new challenges—whether they want to climb to the top of a tree or the top of their class, lace up their boots for a hike or advocate for climate justice, or make their very first best friends. Backed by trusted adult volunteers, mentors, and millions of alums, Girl Scouts lead the way as they find their voices and make changes that affect the issues most important to them. They are the future leaders paving the way toward a brighter tomorrow. To learn more, visit www.girlscoutsww.org.

Girl Scouts of Western Washington values diversity, equity, and inclusion and we foster a welcoming, inclusive work environment. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, national origin, gender, veteran status, sexual orientation (heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality, and gender expression of identity), marital status, or the presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disability, or any other protected classification under applicable laws. 

*Girl Scouts of Western Washington uses the term girl inclusively to speak to everyone who identifies with the Girl Scout experience, which includes cisgender girls, gender-expansive youth, transgender youth, non-binary youth, gender nonconforming youth, genderqueer youth, and any girl-identifying human.

About the Position

The Chief Advancement Officer (CAO) at Girl Scouts of Western Washington (GSWW) is a vital member of the Executive Team, responsible for oversight and alignment of the Philanthropy, Episodic Volunteering and Alumni Stewardship, and Marketing and Communications teams. This role is central to driving revenue growth, increasing brand awareness, and fostering a thriving membership base, all while advancing GSWW’s mission and expanding its positive influence in the communities we serve. The CAO will develop and lead a high-performing team with a strong emphasis on philanthropy, fostering alignment across fundraising, events, community relations, episodic volunteering, alumni engagement and marketing and communications to advance a unified external engagement strategy.

This is a regular, full-time exempt role with the requirement of residency in Western Washington, preferably within the Greater Seattle/King County area. This position is classified as hybrid – some work can be conducted remotely, but successful candidates must be willing and able to come into a GSWW office or alternative work location as necessary or when requested. The starting pay range for this position is $138,890 to $156,251 per year based on qualifications, experience, internal equity, tenure within the Girl Scout Movement, and budget considerations.

Girl Scouts of Western Washington offers an excellent work environment, meaningful mission-driven work and a competitive benefits package that includes employer-paid options for medical, dental, life/AD&D for employees. Additionally, access is available for our 403(b) retirement plan, as well as voluntary benefits that include vision insurance and flexible spending accounts. Our generous paid leave plan includes three weeks of vacation to start, sick leave, paid holidays, paid time off for personal development and volunteerism, and nearly two weeks of paid leave for our winter break.

 

Requirements

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Leadership and Management

• As a key member of the Executive Team, participates in Council-wide leadership and planning for overall organizational strategy and direction. 
• Provides leadership and management to GSWW teams responsible for the planning, organization, evaluation, and execution of community engagement strategies
• Designs and executes metric-based short and long-term plans to achieve departmental goals and supports the success of the organization’s overall strategic and financial objectives. 
• Ensures the clear, consistent, and quantifiable articulation of the impact and value of Girl Scouting to all internal and external audiences. 
• Oversees the creation and monitoring of departmental budgets. 
• Plays an active role in the strategic recruitment,