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As we expand our reach and scale our impact nationally, we’re searching for a <span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Chief Advancement Officer (CAO)</span> who is energized by possibility, motivated by mission, and ready to propel a movement. If you believe storytelling can change minds, if you see fundraising as fuel for social change, and if you want your work to matter in a tangible, generational way—this role is for you.</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 24pt\">💫 <span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Why This Role Is Extraordinary</span></span></p>\n<p>This is not a traditional advancement role.<br>This is your chance to <span style=\"font-weight: bold\">shape a national narrative</span>, grow a powerhouse brand, and catalyze resources that will help millions of young people discover their potential.</p>\n<p>As CAO, you will:</p>\n<p>✨ <span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Build a movement</span>, not just a marketing plan.<br>✨ <span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Champion a mission</span> that blends STEM, creativity, equity, and innovation.<br>✨ <span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Elevate a bold, future-forward organization</span> poised for national scale.<br>✨ <span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Lead a high-performing team</span> ready to grow alongside you.<br>✨ <span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Drive a major capital campaign</span> that will transform what STEM education looks like in America.</p>\n<p>You’ll work directly with visionary leaders and a deeply committed Board—people who believe that empowering kids to create is one of the most powerful investments we can make in our collective future.</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 24pt\">🎯 <span style=\"font-weight: bold\">What You’ll Lead</span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\"><br></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Brand, Marketing &amp; Communications</span></span></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be the architect of KID Museum’s story—one rooted in creativity, innovation, and impact.</li>\n<li>Elevate our regional and national visibility through powerful narrative, media strategy, thought leadership, and bold campaigns.</li>\n<li>Shape how educators, families, funders, and policymakers understand the future of learning.</li>\n<li>Turn program outcomes into compelling stories that inspire belief, action, and investment.</li>\n<li>Build a modern communications engine that connects brand engagement directly to revenue growth.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Development</span></span></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Design and lead an integrated multi-year revenue strategy to fuel ambitious growth.</li>\n<li>Steer a high-profile capital campaign and cultivate a portfolio of deeply engaged major donors.</li>\n<li>Partner with the Executive Director, Board, and campaign committee as a trusted strategist and moves-management driver.</li>\n<li>Strengthen forecasting, pipeline growth, data-driven systems, and long-term donor relationships.</li>\n<li>Ensure fundraising and messaging sing from the same sheet of music—cohesive, compelling, energizing.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Leadership &amp; Organizational Impact</span></span></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Build and mentor high-performing teams that thrive with clarity, purpose, and accountability.</li>\n<li>Influence cross-organizational strategy as a key member of the senior leadership team.</li>\n<li>Collaborate closely with Programs, Impact, and Operations to align revenue growth with mission expansion.</li>\n<li>Be a strategic advisor on positioning, sustainability, and big-picture organizational direction.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 24pt\">✅ <span style=\"font-weight: bold\">About You</span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 24pt\"><br></span></p>\n<p>You are a <span style=\"font-weight: bold\">strategic, innovative, and mission-driven leader</span> who is energized by building, scaling, and storytelling. 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