The Chief Advancement Officer (CAO) will need to have a strong understanding of working within a large and complex institution to be successful in this role. They will collaborate with our client's advancement organization to integrate NMNH initiatives with the overall fundraising strategy, both during and after the campaign. The ideal candidate will be an energetic leader with strong frontline fundraising skills, able to match donor interests with museum priorities, and manage a team of frontline fundraisers. They must also possess strong communication and relationship development skills, with a proven track record of building philanthropic partnerships with individual donors to achieve aggressive fundraising goals.The successful candidate will need to be able to translate scientific and technical work into compelling donor-centric communications, work effectively with diverse constituents, have a drive to succeed, and be able to close major and principal gifts. Experience with a complex higher education or large cultural organization is preferred for this role.