Senior Director of Advancement and Engagement
Executive Leadership Opportunity
What Success Looks Like
Compensation & Benefits
Why CEL?
The Senior Director of Advancement & Engagement serves as the organization's chief strategist for external engagement, helping shape how CEL is known, supported, and connected throughout the community. Working in close partnership with the CEO, Board of Directors, and Senior Leadership Team, this executive will:
- Lead an integrated advancement strategy that aligns philanthropy, marketing, communications, strategic partnerships, and community engagement.
- Drive diversified revenue growth through philanthropy, corporate engagement, grants, sponsorships, and strategic partnerships.
- Build scalable systems that strengthen donor engagement, organizational visibility, and long-term sustainability.
- Expand relationships with donors, corporations, foundations, and community leaders to advance CEL's mission and influence.
- Develop high-performing leaders while integrating Development, Marketing & Communications, and Strategic Partnerships into a unified advancement division.
- Partner with the CEO and Board as a strategic advisor on organizational growth, external engagement, and long-term sustainability.
About the Role
The Center for Enriched Living (CEL) is a nationally respected nonprofit creating opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to build relationships, pursue their goals, experience belonging, and participate fully in their communities. As CEL enters an exciting period of strategic growth, we're seeking an accomplished executive to lead our Advancement & Engagement division. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer and serving as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, this position oversees Development, Marketing & Communications, and Strategic Partnerships & Community Engagement.
Responsibilities
The Senior Director of Advancement & Engagement serves as the organization's chief strategist for external engagement, helping shape how CEL is known, supported, and connected throughout the community. Working in close partnership with the CEO, Board of Directors, and Senior Leadership Team, this executive will:
- Lead an integrated advancement strategy that aligns philanthropy, marketing, communications, strategic partnerships, and community engagement.
- Drive diversified revenue growth through philanthropy, corporate engagement, grants, sponsorships, and strategic partnerships.
- Build scalable systems that strengthen donor engagement, organizational visibility, and long-term sustainability.
- Expand relationships with donors, corporations, foundations, and community leaders to advance CEL's mission and influence.
- Develop high-performing leaders while integrating Development, Marketing & Communications, and Strategic Partnerships into a unified advancement division.
- Partner with the CEO and Board as a strategic advisor on organizational growth, external engagement, and long-term sustainability.
Requirements
The ideal candidate brings experience leading integrated Advancement, Development, Marketing & Communications, External Affairs, Strategic Partnerships, or Community Engagement functions. Most importantly, they are a collaborative executive who enjoys building organizations, developing leaders, strengthening community relationships, and creating sustainable systems that expand mission impact.
Qualifications
This is an opportunity for a leader who enjoys building organizations, developing people, and creating systems that position a mission-driven organization for its next stage of growth.
Skills
The ideal candidate is energized by building organizations, developing leaders, and expanding community impact.
Benefits
CEL offers a competitive benefits package including: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement benefits Generous paid time off and holiday schedule Professional development and continuing education opportunities A collaborative executive leadership team committed to innovation, growth, and mission impact
Pay
Salary Range: $125,000–$155,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Schedule
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