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American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.

Chief External Affairs Officer (Envision Unlimited)

American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities., Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290


Chief External Affairs Officer (Envision Unlimited)

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Chicago, ILEnvision UnlimitedChief External Affairs OfficerEnvision Unlimited seeks a Chief External Affairs Officer (CEAO) to oversee the departments of philanthropy, institutional giving, and marketing/communications.Responsible for leading initiatives to expand the institutional and individual donor base, develop and execute brand strategy, enhance marketing and communications, and build strategic partnerships, the CEAO will work to strengthen relationships with policymakers, industry leaders, and other key stakeholders.Some specific requirements include:At least 10 years of senior leadership experience, with at least 6 years in a senior development role supervising some aspect of philanthropy.Demonstrated experience and leadership in creating and managing a comprehensive, integrated development, marketing, and communications strategy.Established experience and track record in planning, management, and implementation of a comprehensive fund development program and producing charitable contributions from individuals and their extended networks (minimum of 5-figure gifts).Record of successful partnership with a President/CEO and Board of Directors, and experience working with other senior leaders in External Affairs, effectively deploying them in service of fundraising and communications as appropriate.Strategic, visionary, and goal-oriented with the ability to “take charge and follow through.”Bachelor’s degree is required, Master’s degree is strongly preferred.This position offers a competitive salary with strong benefits, based on depth of experience. The range for this position is in the $190’s – low $200’s.Each team at Envision Unlimited’s administrative offices operates in a hybrid format to best meet the needs and output required by the team. The CEAO will set the pace, format, and frequency of individual and team meetings for the department. Some duties, events, and donor requests will need to be fulfilled outside normal operating hours.Envision Unlimited is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria.To assure confidential tracking of all applicants, no applications will be accepted via email. ALL INQUIRIES WILL BE HELD IN STRICT CONFIDENCE.This search is being managed by Heather Eddy, President and CEO, and Randi Blasutti, Project Manager of KEES. Questions may be addressed to rblasutti@kees2success.com.

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