FULL-TIME
Posted Sep 26, 2026
Job Description
Catholic Diocese of Nashville
Nashville, TN
Job ID#:
8002177407
Posted
September 25, 2026
Expires
November 24, 2026
Category
Fundraising
Terms
Full-Time Employee
Experience
5-10 Years
Education
Undergraduate Degree
Base Pay
Salary
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Job Description
About the Chief Advancement Officer & Executive Director, Catholic Legacy Foundation Opportunity
The Chief Advancement Officer will serve as the Diocese of Nashville's senior development leader, responsible for providing strategic direction and hands-on leadership for the Diocese's philanthropic efforts. Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer and working closely with the Bishop, the Chief Advancement Officer will lead efforts to strengthen major giving, develop donor relationships, improve development operations, and position the Diocese for continued philanthropic growth. This person will manage a small team to multiply impact and develop new development professionals in service to the diocese.
This is a significant opportunity for an accomplished development professional who is energized by both building strategy and personally cultivating relationships. The Chief Advancement Officer will inherit an existing development team, including the Director of Annual Giving and gift officers, and will serve as a true "player-coach": developing and empowering the team while personally spearheading major gift cultivation and solicitation.
The Chief Advancement Officer will also serve as Executive Director of the Catholic Legacy Foundation and spearhead the diocesan platform for long-term philanthropy. With roughly $50 million under management, this person will manage the donors, families, financial professionals, that contribute to diocesan legacy giving efforts. The Foundation seeks to help Catholic individuals and organizations with permanent endowments, legacy gifts, and estate planning.
The successful candidate will bring demonstrated experience growing major gifts, developing development strategy, managing and coaching teams, and collaborating effectively with executive leadership. Experience with Catholic fundraising, clergy, and development technology and CRM systems is particularly valuable. Above all, the Chief Advancement Officer must be excited to serve and support the Bishop's mission for the Diocese and advance the work of the Church.
Send applications or inquiries to: ewescott@partnersinmission.com
About The Employer
Partners in Mission Leadership Search is the retained search division of Partners in Mission, the nation's leading full-service consulting firm focused exclusively on advancing excellence in Catholic leadership, advancement, and mission. As partners to our clients' missions, we value, understand, and embrace the vital role Catholic institutions play in the life of the Church and remain committed to ensuring their strength and vitality for years to come. Engaged by dioceses, religious communities, schools, apostolates, boards, and other Catholic organizations, our team of dedicated search consultants has identified and secured mission-driven professionals to serve in a wide range of executive and leadership positions from Massachusetts to Hawaii.
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Nashville, TN
Job ID#:
8002177407
Posted
September 25, 2026
Expires
November 24, 2026
Category
Fundraising
Terms
Full-Time Employee
Experience
5-10 Years
Education
Undergraduate Degree
Base Pay
Salary
Send applications or inquiries to: ewescott@partnersinmission.com
Apply by Email
For your privacy and security, when applying for a job, never provide your social security number, credit card number or bank account information to a prospective employer. To use this website, you must accept and comply with our Terms of Service.
Report This Listing
Job Description
About the Chief Advancement Officer & Executive Director, Catholic Legacy Foundation Opportunity
The Chief Advancement Officer will serve as the Diocese of Nashville's senior development leader, responsible for providing strategic direction and hands-on leadership for the Diocese's philanthropic efforts. Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer and working closely with the Bishop, the Chief Advancement Officer will lead efforts to strengthen major giving, develop donor relationships, improve development operations, and position the Diocese for continued philanthropic growth. This person will manage a small team to multiply impact and develop new development professionals in service to the diocese.
This is a significant opportunity for an accomplished development professional who is energized by both building strategy and personally cultivating relationships. The Chief Advancement Officer will inherit an existing development team, including the Director of Annual Giving and gift officers, and will serve as a true "player-coach": developing and empowering the team while personally spearheading major gift cultivation and solicitation.
The Chief Advancement Officer will also serve as Executive Director of the Catholic Legacy Foundation and spearhead the diocesan platform for long-term philanthropy. With roughly $50 million under management, this person will manage the donors, families, financial professionals, that contribute to diocesan legacy giving efforts. The Foundation seeks to help Catholic individuals and organizations with permanent endowments, legacy gifts, and estate planning.
The successful candidate will bring demonstrated experience growing major gifts, developing development strategy, managing and coaching teams, and collaborating effectively with executive leadership. Experience with Catholic fundraising, clergy, and development technology and CRM systems is particularly valuable. Above all, the Chief Advancement Officer must be excited to serve and support the Bishop's mission for the Diocese and advance the work of the Church.
Send applications or inquiries to: ewescott@partnersinmission.com
About The Employer
Partners in Mission Leadership Search is the retained search division of Partners in Mission, the nation's leading full-service consulting firm focused exclusively on advancing excellence in Catholic leadership, advancement, and mission. As partners to our clients' missions, we value, understand, and embrace the vital role Catholic institutions play in the life of the Church and remain committed to ensuring their strength and vitality for years to come. Engaged by dioceses, religious communities, schools, apostolates, boards, and other Catholic organizations, our team of dedicated search consultants has identified and secured mission-driven professionals to serve in a wide range of executive and leadership positions from Massachusetts to Hawaii.
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Additional Details
- City
- Nashville
- State
- Tennessee
- Country
- US
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