Vice President of Advancement
Chinese American Service League
·Today
- Salary
- $150k – $160k/yr
- Location
- Chinatown - Chicago, Illinois
- Workplace
- Hybrid
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Advancement
- Seniority
- VP
- Experience
- 10+ years
- Education
- Bachelor
- Source
- Lever
Description
Join CASL as a Vice President of Advancement and Make a Difference
Are you a strategic fundraising leader ready to make a lasting impact? Join CASL as our Vice President of Advancement and help strengthen the philanthropic partnerships and resources that sustain our mission. Through major gift development, donor engagement, and strategic fundraising leadership, you'll play a key role in advancing opportunities for individuals and families throughout our community.
Your Mission
The Vice President of Advancement provides strategic leadership to strengthen CASL's philanthropic capacity and long-term financial sustainability. Reporting to the Chief Advancement Officer (CAO), this role helps shape and advance fundraising priorities that support CASL's organizational goals and the communities we serve. As a member of CASL's Senior Leadership Team (SLT), the Vice President connects philanthropic strategy with organizational needs, helping ensure CASL has the resources to sustain and expand its mission.
About CASL
Founded in 1978, CASL is the largest and most comprehensive community-based organization in the Midwest, with deep roots in serving Asian Americans and a commitment to welcoming all. With over 45 years of experience, CASL supports individuals and families across four essential areas: health, human services, education, and advocacy. From early learning and senior care to legal assistance, housing support, and citizenship services, CASL helps thousands of Chicago-area residents build healthy, stable, and empowered lives.
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Make a Difference, and Get the Support You Deserve
Salary Range: $150,000 – 160,000 /year | Full Benefits Package Included
We value your expertise and commitment, and we invest in both. From competitive pay and comprehensive benefits to a culture that puts people first, you’ll be supported while doing work that matters.
This role is based in Chinatown, Chicago, with a standard Monday–Friday schedule.
Scroll down for full details on salary, benefits, schedule and what it's like to be part of CASL.
What You’ll Impact
As the Vice President of Advancement, you will lead the day-to-day operations of the Advancement team, directly supervising the Director of Development and Advancement Services Manager while fostering accountability and high performance. You will maintain an active major gifts portfolio, guide donor cultivation and moves management, and drive measurable fundraising results. Through hands-on fundraising, team leadership, and external relationship-building, you will strengthen donor engagement and serve as a visible ambassador for CASL's mission and philanthropic priorities.