Director of Advancement Operations

Own and continuously refine all development operations, including workflows, systems, and procedures, to ensure efficiency, scalability, and alignment with organizational strategy.Implement and maintain clear operational standards and best practices to drive consistency, accountability, and high-quality execution across the development function.Provide strategic oversight of fundraising pipelines, ensuring accurate tracking, forecasting, and timely movement from prospecting through stewardship.Partner closely with Chief Development Officer to translate strategic priorities into actionable plans, aligning resources, timelines, and performance expectations.Oversee budgeting, expense management, and financial coordination in collaboration with finance, ensuring transparency and fiscal discipline.Lead the development of reporting infrastructure, including dashboards and key performance metrics, to inform decision-making and measure impact.Direct the preparation of board materials, executive briefings, and high-level reports, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and strategic relevance.Oversee the full lifecycle of donor operations, including proposal development, gift processing, and stewardship, ensuring a seamless and high-quality donor experience.Drive cross-functional collaboration by aligning development with finance, communications, and other teams on data, messaging, and timelines.Serve as an operational advisor, proactively identifying challenges, prioritizing competing demands, and implementing solutions that advance organizational goals.Lead and mentor staff on operational processes, systems, and performance expectations, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.