Aspen Leadership Group is proud to partner with Cranbrook Educational Community in the search for a Chief Advancement Officer.
Reporting to the President, the Chief Advancement Officer will serve as a key member of Cranbrook Educational Community’s senior leadership team and report directly to the President. This role carries enterprise-wide responsibility for advancing philanthropic strategy and performance across Cranbrook Schools, Horizons-Upward Bound, Cranbrook Academy of Art, Cranbrook Art Museum, Cranbrook Institute of Science, and Cranbrook Center for Collections and Research.
At the core of the role, the CAO will provide visionary, data-informed leadership to grow and diversify philanthropic revenue, deepen engagement with donors and constituents, strengthen volunteer and board partnerships, and build and lead a high-performing advancement organization. Working in close partnership with the President, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Communications Officer, the Board of Trustees, program leaders, and volunteers, the CAO will ensure that advancement strategy and execution are fully aligned with Cranbrook’s strategic priorities, institutional values, and operational needs.
The CAO will play a key leadership role in a comprehensive campaign that, while currently in the quiet phase, is off to a strong start thanks to generous lead gifts; the current team has raised over $100 million towards a working goal of $300 million to support endowment, capital investments, and unrestricted annual needs.
Cranbrook Educational Community challenges minds and transforms lives. In fulfilling their mission, they provide access to extraordinary education and encourage creativity, innovation, and open inquiry. Cranbrook values and welcomes learners of all ages, backgrounds, and life experiences, preparing them to thrive in and shape a complex world and creatively influence contemporary culture. Cranbrook develops people who will lead and make a positive impact in their communities.
